The number rose by 68 from last year.
Almost 200 housing commencements took place last month in the Midlands - up from 68 last year.
147 notices were issued by the local authority in Laois, up from 55 in 2025.
Westmeath saw works start on 47 projects up from 7, with Offaly seeing a decline of just 2 down from 6.
Nationally, just over 2,000 projects got the green light in January.
Midlands Emergency Services At The Scene Of Fatal Crash
One person has been killed in the collision.
Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Leinster, Munster And Galway
The warning will come into affect tomorrow morning.
Call For More Public Toilets Across The Midlands And Beyond
Nearly 900 public toilet facilities are located throughout the country.
Nearly 600 Patients Waiting For Hospital Beds Across Ireland
20 people are waiting in the midlands.
Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses Following Midlands Shooting Incident
The incident occurred yesterday morning.
More Action Needed To Tackle Adult Abuse Says Safeguarding Ireland
16% reported deliberately choosing not to act.
Athlone Drag Queen Brings Glamour To The Midlands
How Athlone based drag performer and founder of the The Haus of Kwén grew into a sell-out act and why LGBTQ+ spaces matter in rural Ireland.
BnM Lodges Windfarm Plans On Offaly Border
An Coimisiún Pleanála is due to decide the case by October 28th next year.
