That's a rise of over 1000% on the month previous.
More than 500 commencement notices were issued in the midlands in September.
That's a major increase on the month previous, which came in at just over 40.
The highest number in the region came in Westmeath at just over 300, while in Laois 212 notices were issued and in Offaly the figure comes in at only 8.
Nationally, over 11,000 commencements were issued in September, adding up to more than 49,000 in the first none months of 2024.