Offaly is one of three county's above the national average.
Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath are among just seven counties to see a decrease in commercial vacancy rates in Ireland.
The midlands rate, which is 13.8%, has decreased by 0.4% over the course of the last 12 months.
While the national average is at 14.6% - Offaly is the only one of the three counties over that figure, with a commercial vacancy rate of 15.7% .
The 30,800 vacant units across the country is an all time high.
CIF Calls For More Critical Infrastructure Builds
The ESRI are warning construction wages are increasing faster than the rest of the economy.
Over 400 Midlands Volunteers Take Part In Big Beach Clean
Clean Coasts Organisation organised this year's Big Beach Clean.
New Central Hospice Aims To Improve Lives Of Cancer Patient's In Midlands
A decision on planning development for the Midlands Hospice is due next month.
Gareth Sheridan Refuses To Rule Out Return To Public Life
The former presidential candidate missed out on a nomination for the ballot.
Laois TD Stresses Importance Of Nitrates Derogation Extension For Irish Farmers
The Irish government is looking to retain the nitrates derogation beyond 2025.
Minimum Wage Rates For Under-20s Expected To Remain Unchanged Until At Least 2029
Young workers under 20 can legally be paid less than the full minimum wage.
TUS Midlands Before Oireachtas Technological Committee This Morning
The Oireachtas Higher Education Committee is discussing student accommodation this morning.
Ryanair CEO Slams Government Over Dublin Airport Cap
The Dublin Airport passenger cap has been in place since 2007.
Laois SNA Calls For Greater Recognition And Rights Within Schools
SNA Appreciation Day is being celebrated across the country today.
Big Coffee Morning Raising Money For Hospice Care Across The Midlands
fundraising events are taking place across Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.
Gardai Make Drugs Seizure In Westmeath
A man in his 20's has been arrested and charged in connection with the investigation.
Longford-Westmeath TD Urges Capital Build for Westmeath SATU Unit
Longford-Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke is pushing the HSE for an answer on a capital build for the SATU unit in Mullingar Regional Hospital.
Lack Of Choice On Ballot 'Undermines Democracy'-Gareth Sheridan
The pharma businessman conceded his campaign on Monday after failing to get the nomination from Offaly County Council.
Westmeath Security Expert Criticises Catherine Connolly Over Hamas Remarks
The Independent rep made the comments during an interview with the BBC.
Health Committee Hears Accusation of HSE Scapegoating
HSE Chief Executive Bernard Gloster confirmed this morning cases under review have risen to 12.
Revenue Seize Over €336k In Contraband
The seizures were made in the Midlands, Dublin and Rosslare Europort.
Midlands MEP Elected Vice President For New Farmers Group
The Fine Gael rep was elected in Brussels this week.
Creditors Of ‘Baron of Ballsbridge’ To Receive Share Of €23m In Bankruptcy Case
Sean Dunne, who now lives in Portarlington, declared bankruptcy in 2013.
Offaly Students Win Second Place At Global Entrepreneurship Awards
Five students from Tullamore College represented Ireland at the SAGE World Cup.
Uisce Éireann Seeks Public Feedback On Midlands Wastewater Treatment Plant
The deadline for submissions is October 19th.
