More than 11,700 will receive a pup payment in the region this week.
Over 1,500 people in the midlands came off government supports and returned to work this week.
688 came off the pandemic unemployment payment in Westmeath, 414 in Laois and 408 in Offaly.
However, 11,747 remain on the scheme in the region.
Two payments will be made this week, with an advance amount for next week, coming to 160 million euro in total.
Just under 278,000 people are now in receipt of the PUP.
Westmeath Lake Drives Surge In Murmuration Tourism
Photographer James Crombie photographs the starling flocks at Lough Ennell.
Man Jailed For Role In Midlands Cannabis Grow Operation
Gardaí discovered €725,000 worth of cannabis.
Midlands Farmers Warn Of Potential Food Rise Costs Due To Strait Closure
Chair of Laois IFA, Henry Burns says it could potentially happen if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Enterprise Minister Announces European Arbitration Centre
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke announced the new Dublin centre yesterday.
High Court Rules Enoch Burke's Transfer To Castlerea Lawful
His application claiming his move was unlawful has been dismissed.
Disqualified Driver Caught For DUI In Laois
A roadside drug test returned positive for cannabis and cocaine.
Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar: All Ireland Champions
The Westmeath school secured their first Hogan Cup victory after a thrilling final.
Westmeath Town Set For Major Job Boost
Mullingar ETIC will construct a new structure.
History Of Westmeath Lake explored in new Documentary Series
The films will be screened tomorrow.
Public Garda Appeal Over Missing Offaly Man
Keith McCaffrey was reported missing from Tullamore on St Patrick's Day.
Revenue Seize Over €4m Of Contraband
The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations.
Joint Water Safety Appeal Issued Ahead Of Saint Patrick's Day
RNLI, Irish Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland are urging people to celebrate safely tomorrow.
Laois Offaly Gardai Launch Speed Reduction Campaign
The campaign to urge motorists to slow down will continue through the summer.
Laois Teenager Launches Own Barbershop
17 year old Ben O'Doherty has opened Evolution Barbers in Rathdowney.
Historic Offaly Gastropub Hits Market For Under €500k
Hennessy’s in Ferbane, is a seven-day licensed premises.
Gardaí Warn Against Driving Under The Influence
It comes following road fatalities.
Laois Ladies Football Legend Honoured By County Council
Sue Ramsbottom is a Ladies Gaelic Football Hall of Famer.
Westmeath Defence Expert Questions US Iran Strategy
The US president is currently demanding allies step in to help keep the shipping route open.
Midlands Preps For Colourful St Patrick's Day Events
There's fun filled events taking place across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.
Dovida Invites Midlands Communities To National Hiring Day
The Tullamore event is part of a nationwide recruitment initiative.
