It's a 8.6% year-on-year rise.
There are now 6,200 people employed by IDA companies in the midlands.
Statistics have been released from the agency's 'Winning' strategy from 2015 to 2019.
Its Business Development Manager for the midlands region, Ken Whitelaw, says 43 IDA companies are now operating in the region.
He says they're very pleased with the regional progress that's been made over the last five years:
Westmeath PI Pens Book On Investigating Adrian Donohoe's Murder
The Detective Garda was murdered in 2013.
Everyone Needs To 'Pull Same Weight' For Nature Restoration Law To Work - Ming
11 ministers have sent a letter urging EU countries to back the law.
Hearing Into Allegations Against Midlands TD Robert Troy To Take Place Next Month
The Fianna Fáil Deputy resigned as Minister of State following the revelation he failed to declare, in full, his business and property interests.
71 Actions Recommended To Tackle Litter In Westmeath
It's part of the county's Litter Management Plan.
Health Minister Confirms Staff Sanctioned For MRHM MRI Scanner
He hopes to see the staff authorised soon.
'Time To Encourage Ukrainian Refugees To Go Home' - Peter Casey
Cabinet is due to debate plans which see Ukrainian refugees' allowances cut.
Decision On Proposed Offaly Hospital Extension Due Tomorrow
The original 99-bed project got the green light last year.
Westmeath 'Friendship Club' Aims To Tackle Loneliness
It's been in operation for nearly 30 years, and is asking people to reach out.
Westmeath Town Facing Neglect Says Local Election Candidate
She wants to see the issue of dereliction handled in Mullingar.
Over 30,000 Waiting On Appointments In Midlands Hospitals
Over 6% have been waiting for longer than 12 months.
New Rooms Offered To Midlands Primary School
That includes a main classroom modular and two special education modular classrooms.
Green Party Leader Confident In Party Support In The Midlands
The Green Party is running eight candidates in the midlands in the upcoming Local Elections.
Small Businesses Set To Benefit From New Supports
A grants system is set to be approved by cabinet.
Calls For Reassessment Of A MIDOC Service Closure In Offaly
On average, 20 people were attending the service per weekend prior to it closing.
HSE Underline Symptom Details After Laois Measles Scare
Those in Portlaoise Hospital last month may have come into contact with the virus.
Three People Due In Court Over Midlands Weapons Seizure
The weapons were discovered in a car on the Athlone Road on Sunday evening.
Host Of Midlands Events Taking Place For Bike Week
Communities across the Midlands are taking part in bike week.
Offaly Band Preparing for US Tour
Jigjam are preparing to set off to America yet again bringing their music to the Grand Ole Oprey and Dollywood.
Westmeath Woman Creates Go Fund Me For Brazil Floods
Originally from Rio Grande do Sul, Paula is raising funds in aid of her home community during crisis.
Laois Tidy Towns Committee Seeking Alien Artist
The murals have been popping up for over a year.
