It's a decrease of 2,100 people.
The number of people on the Live Register fell by 1.2% over the month to February.
There were 174,600 people on the register in February, according to the CSO.
That's a decrease of 2,100 people in the month.
The midlands saw a slight decrease in the number of people signing on, with just over 10,600 on the register.
The highest amount remains in Westmeath at 4,146, followed by Laois at over 3,300 and 3,170 in Offaly.
Managers Should Consider Remote Work Where Possible- FRS
New research from JobLeads shows just 3.7% of jobs in Ireland are fully remote.
Tourism Minister Welcomes Government Short-Term Let Restrictions
Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says the plan will strike a balance for short term lets.
Former Portlaoise Prison Assistant Governor Criticises Psychiatric Prisoner Numbers
38 people are being held in prisons currently.
Midlands Local Authority Submits Plans To Extend Living City Initiative
Simon Harris is expected to extend the measures until 2030.
Laois Commuters Spend Up To Two Hours A Day Travelling To Work
The local authority carried out a survey.
"Clarity, Honesty And Fairness Must Come Before Profits" - Midlands MEP
It comes as Dawn Farm Foods is importing beef from Brazil.
Rent Increases Hit Westmeath Council Tenants
Carers allowance is counted as income in Westmeath’s rent calculations.
NUJ Warn Oireachtas AI Threatening Journalism
Assistant General Secretary of the NUJ, Ferbane's Séamus Dooley has spoken to the AI Committee.
Midlands Tourism Businesses Awarded For Excellence
Clonmacnoise Visitor Centre, Sean's Bar and the Sheraton Athlone Hotel have all picked up CIE Tours Awards.
Man Accused Of Murder In 5 Star Laois Hotel Pleads Not Guilty
Henry McGowan killed his father in Ballyfin Demesne in November 2024.
Time To Move On From Bord Bia Bickering - Midlands MEP
It follows Dawn Farm Foods beef supplies coming from Brazil.
Three Midlands Schools In Line For New Special Classes
38 more special classes have been approved, bringing the total to 301 nationwide.
Two Men Hospitalised Following Midlands Assault
Two men have been seriously injured following the assault in Longford Town yesterday evening.
Midlands Wind Farm Opponents Face ‘Uphill Battle’
The group is raising concerns over the projects.
Laois Councillor Wants Clarity On NDP
Conor Bergin wants the full list of projects included in the plan.
"If You Build On A Floodplain, I Won't Protect You" - OPW Minister
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran has issued a warning to local authorities.
Gardaí Investigate Laois Burglary
Gardening tools were stolen from a shed.
"The Right Action In The Wrong Location" - Action Group Campaigning Against Midlands Windfarm
BNM and SSE Renewables are working to develop a windfarm near Clonmacnoise.
Deadline For Observations on Westmeath Community Centre Tomorrow
A new community centre is being planned for Moate.
Laois County Council Launch Youth Theatre Pilot Proposals
The public have until the end of the month to apply to run a youth theatre in Portlaoise.
