Both rates have dropped in recent years.
Births and deaths are declining across the Midlands.
New figures from the CSO shows over 2,880 births and 1,860 deaths are recorded across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath for 2022.
That's a decrease of 18% for births from 2021, with a smaller drop of 1.2% in the death rate.
Families Waiting On Special Education Places Remain In The Dark - Sinn Fein
Longford Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke says she's been waiting on answer from the Education Department.
Midlands Leisure Centre To Close Early Due To "Anti-Social Behaviour"
Laois Leisure in Portarlington announced the closure on their social media platforms.
"A Centre For Global Trade" - Enterprise Minister Set To Attend Midlands Business Event
The event will take place in the Sheraton Hotel.
Midlands Defence Expert Warns Of Haiti Dangers
Gena Heraty was kidnapped from an orphanage on Sunday.
Over €300k Worth Of Contraband Seized Across Midlands, Dublin and Rosslare
The detections were made as a result of risk profiling.
Athlone TD's Urged To Consider Electricity Grid Updates For EV'S
The Midlands EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy indicates Athlone won't be able to support a EV charger network in future.
Fleadh Cheoil Bathed In South East Sunshine
Musicians and revelers are on the way to Wexford from all parts of the country.
Regional Roads See Most Road Deaths
New data shows 40% of road deaths have taken place on 'R' roads this year.
Portiuncula Maternity Alliance Hosting Public Meeting
The group is campaigning for the re-instatement of full resources at the hospital.
Man Arrested Over Criminal Damage Incident In Westmeath
The incident took place at a commercial premises around 6.15 in Ballynacargy on Sunday.
Rise In Midlands Patients Awaiting Counselling Appointments
There is a free program offered to people over 18 with a medical card.
Westmeath Woman Launches Advocacy Organisation To Help Rape Survivors
The organisation offers free, trauma-informed support.
President Of Mullingar Chamber Secures Second Term
He was selected for the role at the recent AGM.
Offaly Artists Being Recruited For Ploughing Championships
There's a grant available for travel costs.
OPW Office Proposing Major Flood Defence Overhaul
The central pillar of of the proposal will be new flood relief centres around the country.
State's Handling Of Westmeath IPAS Centre A "Complete Farce"
Councillors Paul Hogan, Frankie Keena, John Dolan, and Aengus O'Rourke are currently challenging plans in the High Court.
Signal Fault Causing Delays For Midlands Commuters
Commuters have been met with delays on Irish Rail this morning.
Man Dies In Offaly Crash
It happened on the Portarlington Road outside Tullamore.
Former Clare All Star Halfway Home On Gaza Solidarity Walk
Tony Griffin's walk has taken him through Offaly and Laois.
Rock Legend Makes Surprise Stop In Portlaoise
Bob Geldof Was In Great Spirits.
