The government has paid out over €7.3 billion in PUP to date.
Numbers receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment in the midlands have dropped by almost 1,000 in the last week.
Just over 18,000 people are claiming the income support across the region.
About 300 people in each of the three counties closed their claim in the last week.
In total, 120 million euro is being paid out to 403,000 PUP recipients in Ireland today, a decrease of over 17,600 on last week.
Michael O’Leary Rejects Rape Comment Criticism And Refuses To Apologise
The Ryanair CEO is under fire for comments he made yesterday.
Gardaí Investigating Graffiti Damage To Three Buildings In Laois
The incidents took place Wednesday morning.
Irish Business Leaders Unite With Rory Best For 378km Charity Challenge
The walk begins tomorrow.
Midlands MEP To Host Youth Policy Dialogue On Future Of Farming
Maria Walsh is calling for 10% of the future CAP budget to be allocated to generational renewal.
SETU Launches Collaboration With The All Ireland Institute Of Hospice And Palliative Care
The launch comes as part of Palliative Care Week.
Appeal Lodged Against Plans For 30 New Homes In Laois
An appeal was lodged to An Commisiun Pleanala.
€100k Funding Announced To Support Students At International STEM Events
Schools may apply up to €500 per student per event, increasing to €1,000 in exceptional circumstances.
Midlands MEP Calls For Major EU Housing Investment To Tackle Crisis
The EU will unveil its Affordable Housing Act this week.
