14,500 people in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath are now claiming it.
14,500 people are claiming the Pandemic Unemployment Payment in the midlands this week - an increase of 1,800 on last week.
Westmeath sees the largest jump with almost an additional 1,000 recipients - 6,022 people are claiming the payment today.
While Laois is up 583 to 4,334, and Offaly up 415 to 4,133.
Almost 330,000 people nationwide are in receipt of the PUP payment this weekend, totalling €95.5 million.
Healthcare Worker On Trial Over Alleged Sexual Assault Of Overdose Patient
The case continues on Wednesday.
Council Rejects Plans For Three Glamping Pods In The Midlands
Roscommon County Council turned down the planning application.
Plans Submitted For New Manufacturing Plant In Westmeath
The project is set for Mullingar.
Westmeath Community Remembers Mary Walker 117 Years After Her Murder
A walk is being held this evening in her memory.
Westmeath Family Escapes Devastating Wildfire In France
10,000 people have been evacuated in Perpignan.
Over €28k Available Through Westmeath Festival & Event Grant
Westmeath County Council opened the second round of applications scheme.
Offaly Road Reopened Following Crash
Motorists were facing long delays on the N52 near Tullamore.
New CAP Plans Could Support Farmer Holidays And Sick Leave
Dairy farmers reportedly only take 19 days off each year.
Midland Shopping Centre Owners Win Appeal Against Modular Café Plan
The plan was described as "visually intrusive."
Midlands Expected To See Highest Heatwave Temps
Temperatures are set to reach the high 20s.
Community Finance Ireland Generating Social Impact Through Third-Sector Lending
A social return of €4.63 for every €1 invested was achieved last year.
Westmeath Community Raising Funds In 'Moving For Michaela' Tribute
Michaela Newcombe lost her life in a road crash in Malaga.
Former Laois Credit Union Transformed Into Artist Hub
Market Sq Studios in Ballinakill bring together local artists.
Laois Community Leaders Welcome Outdoor Pool Funding Boost
Ballinakill outdoor pool has new safety and inclusive equipment.
72 Year Old Man Charged With Wife's Murder In Laois
Eugene Constantin was in Portlaoise District Court this morning.
Illegal Dumping Of Dead Sheep Investigated In Offaly
The animals were abandoned just outside Edenderry.
Midlands Home Prices Continue Upward Trend
Prices rose the most in Westmeath.
Westmeath Councillor Wants To Tackle Persistent Flooding
there's three locations were the flooding is recurring.
Westmeath Malaga Crash Victim Being Laid To Rest This Week
She is being remembered as 'a very friendly girl with a lovely smile'.
Man Charged For Fatal Laois Assault
Emergency service found the woman on Sunday.
