The figure grew the highest in Offaly.
There was an increase in the number of people 'signing on' in March across the midlands.
The latest data from the CSO shows there's 9,601 people on the Live Register in the midlands.
The number of people on the Live Register is up 5.2% in Offaly and 1.1% in Westmeath.
The figure is down 0.8% in Laois.
Nationally, the total for April was 171,100 people.
A Westmeath Student Accused Of Laundering Almost €200,000
He is being charged with the possession of criminal proceeds.
Storm Dave Set To Arrive In Midlands On Saturday
Laois, Offaly and Westmeath are included in a Status Yellow wind warning from 3pm to midnight on Saturday.
Offaly TD Backs Grants To Tackle Housing Crisis And Boost Town Centres
Grant of up to €135,000 aims to turn empty space above shops into housing.
Concerns Raised Over Eating Disorder Treatment Waiting Lists
80 people are currently on waiting lists across the country.
Holidaymakers Urged To Book Early Amid Fuel Supply Fears
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary worries about jet fuel supplies running out.
PHOTOS: Mullingar Carers Concert
The event was held in the Greville Arms Hotel on Tuesday night.
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses To Westmeath Burglary
The incident took place in Athlone.
HSE Urges Midlands Patients To Use Injury Units Over Easter
Patients with non-life-threatening injuries are encouraged to attend Injury Units.
Around €10k of Cannabis And Cocaine Seized In Laois
The roads policing unit made the discovery after stopping a Volkswagen Golf on the M7.
Irish Farmers Warn Not Enough Gov Action On Fuel Costs
Agri-diesel prices have surged over 50 % in recent weeks.
Easter Bank Holiday Weekend Road Safety Campaign In Place
Gardai say Bank holiday weekends are the busiest periods.
CAP Changes Could Jeopardise Farm Incomes - IFA
IFA's President, Ballinakill's Francie Gorman is voicing concern over proposed changes.
Niall Horan Tickets On Sale At 10am
The Mullingar man will play three nights at Dublin's 3Arena.
€7m Cannabis Seizure In Midlands
The drugs were discovered at a property in Athy.
Enterprise Minister Welcomes Creation of 400 Jobs
Manna Air Delivery is creating positions across their Irish and US operations.
Stormy Easter Weekend Ahead For Midlands
A nationwide weather advisory will come into effect from 2am on Friday.
Gardaí Investigating Midlands Prison Inmate Death
The person was found dead yesterday.
Offaly TD Wants Irish Aid Protected From Christian Persecutors
Carol Nolan says Irish Aid donated €650m to countries guilty of persecuting Christians.
TUI Warns Easter Oral Exams Are Adding Pressure On Leaving Cert Students
Exams will be completed by thousands of students nationwide by end of this week.
Laois Councillor Calls For Review Of Investment Tax Rules
He says the existing system discourages long term saving.
