That's when compared to the same time a year ago.
The number of asylum seekers being accommodated in the midlands has increased by nearly 10% when compared to this time last year.
Figures from the Department of Integration show there are 1,739 International Protection Applicants being housed in the region this week, an increase of 167 when compared to the same period in 2023.
Westmeath continues to accommodate the largest number of IPAs in the country, at 800, while that figure is 517 in Laois and 422 in Offaly.
Nationally, 31,220 asylum seekers are being accommodated in Ireland this week, an increase of 9,000 on the same time last year.
Revenue Seize Over €4m Of Contraband
Joint Water Safety Appeal Issued Ahead Of Saint Patrick's Day
Laois Offaly Gardai Launch Speed Reduction Campaign
Laois Teenager Launches Own Barbershop
Historic Offaly Gastropub Hits Market For Under €500k
Gardaí Warn Against Driving Under The Influence
Laois Ladies Football Legend Honoured By County Council
Westmeath Defence Expert Questions US Iran Strategy
Midlands Preps For Colourful St Patrick's Day Events
Dovida Invites Midlands Communities To National Hiring Day
HSE Apologises Over Offaly Wedding Registrations Gap
'Illegal Mobile Pharmacy' Shut Down In Laois
Midlands Star Wins Glitterball After Stunning Performances
Gardaí Appealing For Witnesses To Fatal Westmeath Crash
Midlands Beautician Turned Tarmac Layer Sing Trades Praises
Laois Company Wishes Rose Of Tralee Luck For DWTS Final
Regional March For Gaza Taking Place In Offaly Tomorrow
Digital Career Skills Platform Launches For Midlands
Canadian Ambassador To Ireland Visits Offaly
Laois Council Moves To Acquire Derelict Building On Main Street