There are currently over 3,000 empty council houses across the country.
The Housing Minister is defending the government's track record on managing social housing stock.
Darragh O'Brien was responding to figures from Aontú which show there are over 100 vacant council homes in the midlands.
36 of those are in Offaly, with 35 in Laois and 30 in Westmeath.
Nationally, the figure has reached over 3,500.
Housing Minister Darragh O' Brien says dealing with vacancies is an absolute priority:
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Ballinahown Community Hall received the highest amount in Westmeath.
Two People Killed In Offaly Following Fatal Crash
One person has been killed in the collision.
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
The series continues this weekend.
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
The event is taking place tomorrow.
No Slowing Down With Age As Westmeath Bowlers Shine At 14th Annual National Bowls Competition
Woman Appears In Court Over €280k Cannabis Seizure In Midlands
20kg of cannabis was discovered in the vehicle on the M7 in Portlaoise.
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.
