The local authority insists services won't be compromised.
Laois County Council insists services will not be cut in 2021 to claw back extra spending from this year.
Over €7 million was paid out in Restart Grants for businesses, while €6 million was used to waive commercial rates.
Income from parking was down by nearly a half.
Fine Gael councillor and leas cathaoirleach Conor Bergin says there'll be a focus on housing in 2021, despite the the drop in finances:
Laois Women’s Quilt And Antarctic Adventures To Take Centre Stage At Midlands Science Festival
Dr Niamh Shaw will be discussing her trip to Antarctica in 2023.
Singer Tolu Makay Brings National Tour Home To Offaly
Tullamore's Tolu Makay is playing at the Esker Arts Centre this Friday.
Irish Rail Appeals For Public Help After Midlands Train Vandalism
Irish Rail say a graffiti attack took place on Friday morning in Athlone.
Revenue Officers Seize Contraband Worth €169k
Over 3.1kg of herbal cannabis was seized.
Fabric Of Change Launches Week-Long Fashion Pop-Up In The Midlands
Fabric of Change Carlow is opening its Pop-Up today.
Offaly Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses After Church Break In
It took place on Saturday evening at Clonbollogue's Sacred Heart Church,
Two Cars Seized In Midlands During Garda Tyre Safety Crackdown
Tullamore Roads Policing Unit are conducting checks on unsafe vehicles and road traffic offences.
Offaly Woman Crowned Ms Ireland
Cleo Knight was named the winner on Saturday night.
