€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.
Planning Permission Approved For New 800 Pupil Secondary School In Midlands
The Coláiste Phobal in Roscrea has been given the green light.
Annual Rose Of Tralee Tour Underway
Westmeath Rose Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh is one of this year's contestants.
Longford-Westmeath TD Urges Action On Vacant HSE-Owned Buildings
120 HSE-owned buildings have been vacant for over 12 months, including 11 in Westmeath.
Taoiseach Backs Offaly Camino Proposal
The initiative would aim to develop the Grand Canal Greenway into a tourist destination.
Laois Pride Launch Writing Competition In Memory Of Joe Drennan
The annual competition will honour the memory of Joe Drennan.
Laois Truck Driver Arrested For Driving Overweight Truck Under Influence
The driver was arrested with the vehicle seized and court proceedings are underway.
Offaly Business Closed Over Food Safety Breach
11 food businesses were issued closure notices nationwide.
Gardai Continuing Laois Meadow Fire Investigation
It took place in Mountmellick on July 30th.
