The people of Laois were paid the most.
Men in the midlands were paid over €150 more than women every week in 2021.
New figures from the CSO show the average employee in the region earned a weekly wage of €733.
Laois residents were paid the most, at €749, followed by €740 in Westmeath and €711 in Offaly.
Men in the midlands earned €818 on average every week, while women received substantially less, at €647.
The average wage across the country was €820.
Westmeath University Scammed Out Of Nearly €100,000
TUS Midlands says it happened last September in their Annual Financial Statements Report.
Gardaí Make €8m Laois Cocaine Seizure
116kg of the drug were discovered after a search operation in the county yesterday.
Laois Facing Major Job Losses
Fastway Couriers' parent company is pointing to inflation, rising costs, and market pressure.
Laois Councillors Call For Referendum Commission On Presidential Nominations
Gareth Sheridan's bid to become president was blocked by Fianna Fail and Fine Gael Councillors.
Revenue Seize Contraband Worth Over €314k
Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.
Midlands First Aid Expert Urges Public To Learn Stroke Signs
World Stroke Day takes place tomorrow.
Construction Industry Flags Biodiversity Costs In New Building Designs
The Director of the CIF believes decisions around this will see long term affects.
Strike At Offaly Food Plant Called Off
Management at Carroll's Cuisine has agreed to enter talks on employee working conditions.
Westmeath Restaurant Owner Pleads Guilty To €3m Arson Incident
The plea comes after a protracted period of time in producing the case's book of evidence.
RTÉ Faces Fresh Payments Scandal As NUJ Calls For Transparency
A new RTÉ report reveals eight irregular payments of between €10,000 and €30,000.
Offaly TD Backs Micheál Martin Despite Party Leadership Pressure
There is growing pressure for the Taoiseach to step down as Fianna Fáil leader.
Midlands MEP Calls For EU Action To Slash Energy Prices
Ciaran Mullooly wants the EU to launch a supergrid linking cheaper electricity to Ireland.
Midlands Towns Improve Scores In Tidy Towns Competition
Scoil Mhuire in Abbeyleix was one of the big winners, taking home the Tiny Tidy Towns Schools Award.
Judge Set To Issue Final Instructions For Jury On €8.4m Midlands Cocaine Case
44-year-old Michal Luczak is pleading not guilty to unlawful possession of cocaine.
Planning Permission Lodged For Flood Relief Scheme In Laois
Laois County Council are seeking approval from An Coimisiun Pleanala for the project.
NUJ Criticises Potential Policing Committee Media Ban
The Government are advising restrictions on reporting for the new Local Community Safety Partnerships.
New Westmeath Library Opens Its Doors Today
The new library is part of a community education initiative taking place in the county.
Puska Brother Attacked In Prison
Reports indicate Marek Puska has been hospitalised with serious injuries.
Enterprise Department Confirms Over 80 Westmeath Jobs At Risk
The Department says they have been made aware of the 86 jobs at risk in Circana in Athlone.
Offaly Teacher Pays Tribute To Colleagues After Winning STEM Award
Sindy Meleady and Aisling Burke from Tullamore's Sacred Heart School have picked up a STEM Mentor Award.
