€709m in new loans have been advanced.
The Housing Finance Agency is boasting a 40% year on year increase in the amount of money it's lending to approved housing bodies.
The group's annual report for 2024 shows its financing has delivered just over 1900 homes through housing bodies nationally, and 258 in the midlands.
HFA loan financing was behind 141 new homes in Laois last year, 65 in Offaly, and 52 in Westmeath.
Meanwhile €709m in new loans has been advanced in the first half of 2025.
Westmeath Research Firm Launch SME Digital Transformation Programme
The programme supports small and medium businesses.
Midlands Braced For Freezing Conditions As Temperatures Set To Drop
Temperatures could drop to minus 4 over the weekend.
Man In His 20s To Appear In Court Over Alleged Crime Gang Activity
Searches were carried out in Carlow and Dublin after incidents last year.
Ryanair Chief Warns US Could Block Aer Lingus Flights Over Airport Cap
Removal of the limit was approved this week.
Gardaí Suspect Dublin Crime Gang Member Over Midlands Double Stabbing
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for witnesses to Monday's incident.
Midlands Trails Behind On IDA Employment Numbers
The latest stats from the Government show a small increase from 2024 to 2025.
Minister For National Drugs Strategy Pledges Gardai Drug Specialists
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Offaly Chef Criticises Government School Lunches
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Offaly GAA Club Hosting Drive-In Bingo This Weekend
Ballinamere GAA are hosting their first drive-in bingo.
Laois County Council Launch Bat Lovers Group
Their first meeting takes place this evening in Portlaoise Library.
Argentine Ambassador To Visit Westmeath Library
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Westmeath Children's Charity Awarded For Sustainability
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Longford-Westmeath TD Condemns Explicit AI Images
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Jury Delivers Not Guilty Verdict By Reason Of Insanity In Laois Murder Trial
American Henry McGowan was found to be having a psychotic episode when he strangled his Father.
Westmeath Matchmaker Shares Top Valentines Day Tips
Mullingar's Mairead Loughman is celebrating a decade in business this year.
Farmer Concerns Mount Over Slurry Storage Capacity
FRS Co-Op is a multi-sector co-op operating across multiple services.
Jury For Laois Murder Trial Told Evidence Points "One-Way"
Henry McGowan from Brooklyn, New York is pleading not guilty to murdering his 66 year old Father.
Scene Of Offaly Crash Cleared
The Tullamore road has reopened.
Family Of Midlands Man Seek Answers On Psychiatric Care System Gaps
Roscrea's Stephen Loughnane has spent almost five years in an isolation unit and is currently held in Portrane.
Westmeath Mansion Worth Over €1.7m Hits Housing Market
Delvin's South Hill House used to house a special school and is being offered in four lots.
