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.
Two Elderly People Seriously Injured In Laois Hit And Run
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Offaly Man Jailed for 11 Years For Abusing Five Year Old Girl Over 12 Month Period
Explicit content warning.
Tributes Paid To Westmeath Country Singer Ahead Of Funeral
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Another Westmeath Player Wins Lotto Draw
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Laois County Council Appoints New Head of Tourism
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Government Needs Stronger Road Safety Measures - IRVA
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National Steam Rally Returns To Laois
The Woodlands Estate in Stradbally hosts the 62nd edition of the event this Bank Holiday Weekend.
Offaly Outdoor Swimming Pool Holding Community Open Day Tomorrow
The Shannon Bank Park in Banagher is hosting its full opening tomorrow.
