That coincides with a €50 reduction in the top tier of the payment.
Just over a thousand people have stopped claiming the Pandemic Unemployment Payment in the midlands this week.
That represents a 21% drop on last week and coincides with a €50 reduction in the top tier of the payment to €300.
Nationally, just under 115,000 people are still claiming the income support.
The majority of people who closed their payment in the last week returned to work in the hospitality sector.
Gardai Appealing For Info On Boat Thieves In Offaly
A traditional currach was taken in Banagher.
Surging Fuel Prices Is A National Emergency - IRHA
Hauliers will meet the Transport Minister this morning.
Contract Signed For Offaly Visitor Centre
OPW Minister Kevin “Boxer” Moran is welcoming a contract for redeveloping Clonmacnoise's visitor centre,
Westmeath Darkness Into Light Event Launching This Weekend
Campaigners are using the event to highlight the importance of mental health.
Over 90 Exhibitors Set For Live Well Expo In Laois
The event takes place next Wednesday.
Trump Only Focused On Own Agenda - Former Army Ranger
US President Donald Trump is claiming the conflict in Iran could end in two to three weeks.
Taylor Swift Wax Figure Unveiled In Ireland
It took 9 months to design.
Artemis II Crew Sets Record Distance In Historic Moon Mission
The four astronauts are taking part in a test flight.
A Westmeath Student Accused Of Laundering Almost €200,000
He is being charged with the possession of criminal proceeds.
Storm Dave Set To Arrive In Midlands On Saturday
Laois, Offaly and Westmeath are included in a Status Yellow wind warning from 3pm to midnight on Saturday.
Offaly TD Backs Grants To Tackle Housing Crisis And Boost Town Centres
Grant of up to €135,000 aims to turn empty space above shops into housing.
Concerns Raised Over Eating Disorder Treatment Waiting Lists
80 people are currently on waiting lists across the country.
Holidaymakers Urged To Book Early Amid Fuel Supply Fears
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary worries about jet fuel supplies running out.
Live Register Figures On The Rise In The Midlands
The figure grew the highest in Offaly.
PHOTOS: Mullingar Carers Concert
The event was held in the Greville Arms Hotel on Tuesday night.
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Westmeath Burglary
The incident took place in Athlone.
HSE Urges Midlands Patients To Use Injury Units Over Easter
Patients with non-life-threatening injuries are encouraged to attend Injury Units.
Around €10k of Cannabis And Cocaine Seized In Laois
The roads policing unit made the discovery after stopping a Volkswagen Golf on the M7.
Irish Farmers Warn Not Enough Gov Action On Fuel Costs
Agri-diesel prices have surged over 50 % in recent weeks.
Easter Bank Holiday Weekend Road Safety Campaign In Place
Gardai say Bank holiday weekends are the busiest periods.
