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:
Excitement Building Ahead Of Electric Picnic Opening Day
The gates will officially open this Thursday.
Staffing Crisis Puts Early Years Places Under Pressure
As many as 1,570 children under the age of three in the Midlands are still waiting for an Early Years place.
Proposed Westmeath Housing Development Reduced After Residents’ Concerns
Abbey Road GSL are looking to develop houses in Athlone.
Teenage Boy Taken To Hospital Following Ballinasloe Crash
Three teenage boys were taken to Portiuncula Hospital.
North Midlands Credit Union CEO Hopes Failed Roscommon Merger Will Be Revisited
A merger was turned down as a 75% member approval requirement wasn't met.
Water Source Recovery Behind Hosepipe Ban Extension For Laois and Offaly - Uisce Eireann
Water Treatment Operation Manager with Uisce Éireann James Joyce says more water needs to be conserved.
Mum Of Jack Kennedy Criticises Hurtful And Abusive Comments On Social Media
Jack was one of five teenagers who died in the M9 crash just over a week ago.
Midlands 103 Gets Three IMRO Radio Awards Nominations
The overall winners will be announced at a gala event on October 2nd.
