That's a drop of two thirds on the overall figure on May 5th.
A further 400 people in the midlands have closed their Pandemic Unemployment Payment this week.
4,700 in Westmeath will receive the payment tomorrow, along with 3,700 in Laois and 3,600 in Offaly.
That's a 60 per cent drop from the peak on May 5th, according to figures from the Department of Social Protection.
Ryanair Boss Compares Rival Airlines To Rapists Over High Fares
Michael O'Leary made the comments ahead of Ryanair's AGM.
Phoenix Park To Close For Two Days Ahead Of Donald Trump Visit
The US President is set to land in Ireland this Saturday.
Offaly TD Calls For Government Support As Food Costs Rise
The CSO’s flash inflation estimate indicates that food inflation in Ireland was broadly stable.
Ryanair Boss Calls For UK Air Traffic Chief To Be Sacked
This comes after travel chaos in the UK earlier this week.
Midlands Man Facing Trial Over Alleged Hammer Attack
The incident is alleged to have taken place in Irishtown at the start of May.
Midlands Hosting Emergency Services And Military Expo
The event kicks off at 10am this morning.
Forecasters Welcoming Minister's Pressure On Met Eireann Over Flood Warnings
Housing Minister James Browne says work is underway to better identify flood risks.
Midlands Health Region Losing Financial Independence
The Public Expenditure Minister is taking spending powers away from a number of regions.
