€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.
National Ploughing Championships Launches in Offaly
It's 3 weeks to go until the big event from the 16th to the 18th of September in Screggan, Tullamore.
Average Rent In Midlands Now Over €1,600
The latest statistics come from the Daft.ie report.
Former Defence Forces Member Says Ireland's Defence More Than Just Troops
Former Defence Forces member, Portarlington's Cathal Berry says Ukraine has changed the debate defence.
Recruitment Boost For Laois Garda Station
Portlaoise Garda Station get four new recruits from the latest graduating class from Templemore.
HSE Can Outsource To Meet Disability Assessment Demand - Westmeath Psychotherapist
It comes as only 5% of children in Laois/Offaly were assessed within the legal six month time frame.
RSV Vaccines Extended To Babies From Next Month
The immunisation has led to a 57% reduction in cases seen at emergency departments.
Enterprise Minister Unveils €55m Fund For Business's International Expansion
The fund was unveiled by Enterprise Minister and Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke.
College Students Warned Of 'One Time Offer' Accommodation Scams
TUS Athlone Students Union is urging students to reach out if they get scammed.
"She Was A Legend"- Community Mourns Passing of Offaly Businesswoman
The community of Edenderry is mourning the loss of well known businesswoman Bernadette Brady.
Gardaí Investigating Westmeath Burglary
The incident took place at a home in Athlone.
Gardaí Appealing For Help In Finding Missing Athy Woman
Betty O'Shea was last seen in a pair of black jeans, and a black t-shirt.
Gardaí Investigating Westmeath Assault
No injuries have been reported.
Offaly TD Seeks Clarity On National Education Therapy Services
The ETS, approved in June, has made promises to parents.
Midlands Circus Performer Speaks Out On Laois St Patrick's Day Controversy
Businesses and entertainers went public over the lack of payment.
Enterprise Minister Reveal Plans To Support Firms Through Tariffs
The plans include an export credit insurance scheme for exporters.
Fast Lap to Court: Gardaí Catch 'F1 Hopeful' Doing 212kph in Laois
Gardaí say this driving is not acceptable.
Midlands Rents Up Over 6% In 12 Months
Renters in Offaly have been hit with the biggest increase in the region.
Midlands Hospital Apologises Over ED Delays
Patients faced extensive delays in Mullingar last week.
Gardaí Locate Missing Laois Teenager
Aliyah Smyth Donnelly was reported missing from Portlaoise on Friday.
Offaly Fire Station Open To Public This Weekend
Tullamore Fire Station is unveiling its new training centre.
