Westmeath has the highest numbers at 2,574.
The number of people in the midlands receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment has dropped by almost 1,200 since last week.
6,871 people in the region will be paid the PUP today - Westmeath has the highest numbers at 2,574, with 2306 people in Laois getting the payment while Offaly has almost 2,000 people recieving the payment.
Nationally around 163,000 people will be paid the PUP today with a drop of 29,000 since last week.
Two People Taken To Hospital Following Westmeath Crash
Gardai are appealing for witnesses over the incident in Glasson.
GoFundMe Campaign Raises Nearly €19k For Family Of Melissa Brewer
The Offaly woman died following a crash last Friday.
Researchers Call For Lower Limits On National Lottery Spending
The permitted spend is up to €75 per day and €900 per month.
Deliveroo Explores Return Of Drone Deliveries To Ireland
Deliveroo teamed up with Manna in June 2025 to fulfil customer orders using drone technology.
TUS Secures Almost €3m In Government Funding
The funding will be awarded to 19 higher education institutions.
National Lung Cancer Screening Programme Sought By Irish Cancer Society
Borris-In Ossory's Samantha Vaughan feels it can help with early detection.
Anti-Social Behaviour Escalating In Midlands
Councillor Aengus O'Rourke is expressing concern after disorder in Athlone on Halloween.
Parts Of Midlands Under Status Yellow Fog Warning
It's in place for Westmeath and Longford until 11 am.
