29 per cent fewer people have been sent to prison this year than during the same period in 2019.
The Irish Prison Service says 2,954 people were jailed in the first six months of 2021.
That's down slightly on last year, and over 1,200 fewer than the same period in 2019.
Patients Urged Not To Attend GP Practice In Bray Amid Suspension Order
The Medical Council has issue a strong warning regarding Dr Regine Grah, who is suspended from the Medical Register by order of the High Court.
Anti-social Behaviour In Bray Raised With Justice Minister
Wicklow TD Edward Timmins contacted Minister Jim O'Callaghan as residents in the Boghall Road area report ongoing problems.
Irish Artist Honours Katie Taylor With Mural Ahead Of Croke Park Homecoming
Katie Taylor is further immortalised in a thought provoking new mural as fans prepare for one last chance to see her fight at Croke Park in her curtain call
Wicklow Warned of Return To School Transport Chaos
Wicklow TD John Brady is calling for urgent action to resolve any issues before schools reopen.
Wicklow Farmer Among Six Picked for Flocks of the Future Initiative
Mark Norse from Newcastle will receive a mini flock of sheep worth more than €2,500.
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