13 months ago, the figure stood at just over 30,000.
The number of people receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment in the midlands is now less than half of its peak in May 2020.
13 months ago, the figure stood at just over 30,000.
This week it has fallen to 13,453 - a drop of 55%.
Westmeath remains the county most affected by covid unemployment with 5,199 PUP recipients, followed by 4,292 in Laois and 3,962 in Offaly.
A Laois Man Who Died In Crash Being Laid To Rest
He is being described as 'a great character and always up for a story and a laugh'.
Teenager Dead Following Carlow Crash Overnight
The single-vehicle collision happened at around 9pm.
Laois Council Seeks Inclusion In 'Living City' Initiative
The scheme is currently running in the Midlands.
Tributes Pouring In For Westmeath Malaga Victims
Michaela Newcombe is being remembered as a warm and compassionate person.
Westmeath Man Named Supreme Milk Quality Champion
Multyfarnham’s Tomas Loughrey won the title at the Lakeland Dairies Supreme Milk Quality Awards.
Offaly Councillor Sees "Great Potential" For Village
Local councillor Claire Murray says lots is being done to develop housing and jobs in Rhode.
Legislation Providing Paid Leave For Early Pregnancy Loss To Go To Cabinet
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke says it should be in place by the end of the year.
Offaly Councillor Seeks More Roads Funding In North Of County
Sinn Fein councillor Claire Murray feels the road network need substantial investment.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €153k
5.3kg of herbal cannabis with an estimated value of over €108,000 was seized.
Plans Lodged For New 24-Hour Automated Car Wash in Laois
It includes a touchless car wash, a plant room and a water recycling system.
Westmeath School Joins Expanded Online Admissions System
Meán Scoil an Chlochair in Kilbeggan are now included in the scheme.
Offaly Soccer Club Seeks Green Light For Major Facilities Expansion
Tullamore Town FC Chairperson Alan Kelly lodged the application.
Laois Senator Warns Midlands STEM Progress At Risk Without New Funding
June 23rd marked the conclusion of the "Driving STEM in the Midlands" programme.
Offaly ICSA Sheep Chair Hits Out At Factories Over Lamb Prices
There will be reductions of 50c/kg and a further 20c/kg expected.
Calls For New Affordable Housing Strategy In Offaly
The average price of a three-bed semi has risen almost 4% in the past year.
"Every Parent's Worst Nightmare" - Three Westmeath People Die In Malaga Crash
A fourth person is seriously injured after the incident near Malaga.
Offaly Community Group Points Finger At Renewable Energy Operators Over Road Damage
The roads are the village's main issue.
Defence Forces To Carry Out Training Exercise In Offaly
The exercise is expected to start at 3pm today.
Gardai Ask Public For Help In Locating Missing Laois Teenager
Marian McNamara has been missing from Mountrath since Saturday.
Midlands School Raises Over €20k To Support Education In Uganda
'One Less thing for Lent' was set up by Cistercian College in Roscrea.
