The figures are down in Offaly and Westmeath.
There's been a significant increase in the number of housing completions in Laois.
New figures from the Department of Housing show there 243 new dwelling completions in the county in the first quarter of 2026, that's up 42% on the same period last year.
The numbers are down however in Offaly by 41%, and 23% in Westmeath.
Nationally, there were 7,800 new completions up 33% and the highest number of Q1 completions since the series began in 2011.
72 New Special Class Places Confirmed For Laois Schools This September
Ballylinan, Killenard and Portlaoise will see new special classes.
Laois Student Wins National Award For Teaching Career Investigation
Moya Keating took home the prize from Dunamase College.
Ambulance Staff Warn Retention Crisis Worsening As Nationwide Strike Continues
A nationwide strike is continuing until 8am tomorrow.
Dillon Quirke Foundation Urges Parents To Avail Of Cardiac Screening
The foundation has reached over 20,000 cardiac screenings.
Offaly TD Says Dental Crisis "Not A New Problem"
Deputy Carol Nolan is responding to recent comments made by Tony McCormack.
Government Urges Summer Holiday Bookings Despite Global Conflict Uncertainty
There are reports of a decline in flight bookings across Europe.
Public Meeting On Cost Of Living Crisis Takes Place In Laois Tonight
Sinn Féin spokesperson Pearse Doherty will be in attendance.
Midlands Rural Pubs Diversify To Survive As VFI Calls For Government Support
The annual general meeting of the Vintners Federation of Ireland takes place today.
Enterprise Minister Travels To Waterford Following Factory Fire
Enterprise Minister and Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke will meet businesses affected there today.
Laois Man Among Four In Custody Over Mosque Attack Plot
34 year old Darren Gorman of O'Moore Place in Portlaoise is charged with an attempt to engage in terrorist related activity.
Laois Pupils Take Home National Student Enterprise Award
Paddy Lynch & Tom McDonald from St Mary's CBS are winners in the Junior Category.
Laois First Responder And Senator Warns Ambulance Strike Could Go On Longer
A 24 hour strike is underway, in relation to issues like pay and internal training.
Laois Property Among 21 Searched In Major Cross Border Operation
A man in his 30s was arrested following the operation.
Gardaí Call Off Search For Missing Man
Gardaí have discovered a body and are standing down the search.
Midlands Hospital Experiencing High Admission Numbers
Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise is apologising for inconveniences caused.
Cork Couple Sentenced In Criminal Scheme With Midlands Money Launderer
A couple found themselves working with convicted money launderer Simon Gold.
Gardaí Investigating Burglaries In Westmeath
The incident took place today.
Over €90k Of Contraband Seized In Midlands, Rosslare Europort and Dublin
The parcels were destined for various addresses nationwide.
Midlands Volunteers Encouraged To Enter GAA Community Heroes Campaign
Applications are closing this Sunday.
Westmeath Writer's Novels To Be Reprinted In New Literary Revival
An arts initiative is being held in Athlone this week.
