This represents 2.3% of the total stock available to the local authority.
48 units designated for social housing remain uninhabited in Westmeath.
28 homes are in the Mullingar/Kinnegad Municipal District, with a further 20 in the Athlone/Moate area.
This represents 2.3% of the total stock available to the local authority.
The national average of 3.1%, published by the National Oversight and Audit Commission in its latest assessment of the performance of local authorities.
Westmeath Psychotherapist Suggests Farmers Can Take 'Mini Breaks' To Help Stress Levels
Stress at prolonged levels can weaken your immune system.
"It's Given Me A Place I Belong" - Laois Traveller Teenager On Youth Group Work
The Irish Traveller Movement has found 53% of youth work projects for Travellers get no funding for their work.
Full Houses Available To Rent On Airbnb On The Rise In Midlands
It's despite tougher rules being set up by Government recently on holiday lets.
Portlaoise Hospital Issues Visiting Restrictions Over Influenza Spread
The Laois hospital is cancelling visits except for compassionate purposes.
Construction Companies Need Incentive To Build Locally - IPAV
New stats from the CSO show housing completions are down in the Midlands by six per cent.
"He's A Divil!"- Laois Woman Starts Fundraiser To Keep Rescue Pig In His Enclosure
Potbelly pig Arnold was rehomed in Ballinakill last summer.
Midlands Homelessness Up 25% In Two Months
The news comes from the latest report of homelessness from the Housing Department.
Planning Expertise Will Be Crucial For Oireachtas Committee - Sean Fleming
The Laois TD will over the Committee on Infrastructure and National Development Plan Delivery.
"The Government Is On the Wrong Track" - Mary Lou McDonald
It follows accusations made by Offaly Deputy Carol Nolan her former party was peddling misinformation on her stance towards Government.
Hospital Cancellations In Midlands Drop By 27% Over Past Year
Figures released to Aontú show nearly 300,000 appointments were cancelled nationally in 2024.
Enterprise Minister Feeling Positive Over Irish Intel Situation
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke has been in talks with the company over planned cuts.
Accused Men Intend To Contest Offaly Halting Site Firearm Charges
The alleged offences took place on March 21st in Tullamore.
Running For Love: Laois Woman Taking On London Marathon For Late Husband
This year's London Marathon begins in the English capital on Sunday morning.
RTE Redundancies Are A "Sticking Plaster" - NUJ
The State broadcaster is looking to reduce their employment numbers to balance the books.
Midlands TD's Appointed Chairpersons For Oireachtas Committees
Sean Fleming will chair the Fianna Fail committee on Infrastructure and Micheal Carrigy gets the Housing Committee.
Laois Traveller Organisation Is Lobbying For Youth Work Funding
'Mapping Youth Work For Travellers in Ireland' is being launched.
Midlands Priest Calls For Parents To Teach Children Basic Prayers At Home
It comes as teachers say preparations for sacraments shouldn't be done in class.
People Of Laois Taking Action Over Endometriosis 'Crisis'
The event was hosted by Sinn Féin.
"Caring, Witty, and Loveable"
Noel Ryan's family pays tribute to the former Westmeath business man who died swimming in Malta.
Midlands Schools Heading To ECO-UNESCO National Final
Schools from Laois, Offaly and Westmeath will compete with 93 other entrants next month.
