The number of people on the Live Register in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath is on the rise.
It appears unemployment may be on the rise in the midlands.
The latest data from the CSO shows there's been a 3.7% increase of people on the Live Register in the year to April, when compared to the month previous.
The number of people on the Live Register is up 4.7% in Offaly, 4.6% in Laois, and 2% in Westmeath.
Nationally, the total for April was 170,500 people, up by 4.5% from the month previous.
Gardaí Appeal For Help In Locating Missing Man
Mark Smith went missing from his home in Oldcastle on Friday morning.
Midlands Tourism Companies To Receive Over €4.2m
The funding is under Fáilte Ireland’s Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme.
Over 3/4 Irish People Never Visited Westmeath
While almost four in ten have travelled to North America.
Sunny Forecast For Midlands To Continue For May
Temperatures will reach up to 20 degrees this weekend.
Fianna Fáil Reaffirms Commitment To Establish Housing Acquisition Office
It follows backlash about a salary.
Ballinabrackey GAA Launching 24hr Fundraiser Cyclethon
This Saturday club members and locals will start cycling.
Laois Farmer Winner Of Tirlan's Farming Ambassador award
16 awards were given across a variety of categories.
Surge In Sale Of EV's In The Midlands
The market share of EV's is up as well.
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Authorities want to tackle bathing water quality issues.
Labour Urges Government To Make Religious Institutions Pay For Past Abuse
Child abusers were allowed to stay in leadership roles.
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Westmeath Men Convicted Over Illegal Fishing Nets
Inland Fisheries Ireland is underlining the danger of monofilament gill nets.
Laois Train Station Wins Age and Disability Friendly Award
A presentation will be made on the Ballybrophy Station platform this morning.
Westmeath Customers Facing Water Conservation Order
50,000 people across the county are affected by the order.
Government Delaying Introduction Of Living Wage Until 2029
The Enterprise Minister believes there will be an increase this year.
11 Counties Have More People On Electoral Register Than Its Population
Electoral Commission dealing with legacy issues as a result.
Birr Music Festival Returns This May Bank Holiday
There will be pop - up performances.
Enterprise Minister Defends Auto Enrolment Pension System Delay
It will come into force on the 1st of January 2026.
Drones "Fire bombing" Contraband Nets In Midlands Prisons
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Irish Road Haulage Association Hits Out At Driving Test System
It comes as driving test waiting lists get longer.
