Public order, drink, and drug driving offences all increased from quarter 1 to quarter 2 of 2022.

Carmel McNamee of the Leitrim DVAS says that the increase shows that Gardaí are gaining an increasing understanding of domestic violence.

The figures were released to TD Peadar Tobin as part of a written response.

The energy crisis continues to affect the country.

The new CSO crime stats for the region show an overall rise in crime levels after a two year low due to the pandemic.

The service is due to close at the end of this month.

The TD feels the Government needs to be more proactive in tackling the cost of living crisis.

Marian Harkin feels the means test is excluding many people who should be receiving the money.