The region saw a rise of just under 3%.
The number of people signing on in the midlands has seen an increase.
More than 10,500 people were on the Live Register in the region for June, up by 2.8%.
The highest number remains in Westmeath, at over 3,900, followed by Laois with 3,324.
Offaly saw 3,316 people signing on for the month - all three counties saw a rise in the numbers.
Nationally, there was a decrease on the Live Register of 1,300 less, falling 0.8% on the month prior.
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172 credit unions are currently active in Ireland.
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Businesses in Laois and Offaly are celebrating success.
Laois Restaurant Closes Doors After Opening Two Months Ago
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Five New Members Appointed To TUS Governing Body
State Examinations Commission CEO Andrea Feeney and former HSE CEO Bernard Gloster are among the appointments.
Midlands Groups Win GWS Excellence Awards
The National Federation of Group Water Schemes has honoured groups in the Midlands.
Three Midlands Hotels Listed in Top 100 List
Ballyfin Demesne was listed in the top 20.
Laois Reaches Key National Broadband Plan Milestone
Laois joins seven other counties in the milestone.
Offaly Firm Appointed To Deliver Major €9m Midlands Project
The THRIVE Connolly Barracks Reimagined project involves the regeneration of Connolly Barracks.
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People You Never Hear Make It All Worth Listening To.
Laois Service Station Reopens After Multi-Million Euro Redevelopment
The Applegreen in Portlaoise returns with new shopping and dining options.
