Nationally almost 32,000 fewer people are getting the payment.
There has been a reduction of 1,500 in the number of people claiming the Pandemic Unemployment Payment in the midlands this week.
Nationally almost 32,000 fewer people are receiving the payment.
There are 14,200 people in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath getting paid through the scheme.
Meanwhile, an estimated 415,000 employees are being supported by the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme.
Gardaí Issue Public Appeal Over Missing Westmeath Teenager
Chloe Spencer has been reported missing since Sunday.
Clothing And Footwear Repair Voucher Scheme "Needs to Happen" - Laois Fashion Designer
The Department of the Environment will pilot clothing and footwear repair vouchers next year.
Special Concert To Launch Friends Of Esker Arts Set For This Month
"Stones in His Pockets" is coming to Tullamore this month.
Energy Efficiency Roadshow Comes To Laois This Afternoon
The Neighbourhood Energy Clinic takes place at the Woodgrove this afternoon.
Laois Soccer Club Plans New Clubhouse And Changing Facilities
Arlington Football Club are making plans to redevelop their club grounds.
Westmeath Hotel Reopening After Norovirus Outbreak
Glasson Lakehouse Hotel is open tomorrow.
Eight Legal Aid Certificates Issued In Laois Amid Solicitors’ Boycott
Eight of 179 certificates issued in Laois since courts returned from their summer breaks.
Ireland Still Faces STEM Gender Gap Despite Strong PISA Results
Ireland continues to be a leading performer in education internationally.
