The Midland Region (coded IE063) is a NUTS Level III statistical region of Ireland . It consists of the territory of the counties of Laois , Offaly , Westmeath and Longford . The Midland Region spans 6,652 km, 9.5% of the total area of the state and, according to the 2022 census, had a population of 317,999.
7-696: Before 2014, the region was governed by the Midland Regional Authority. The Authority was abolished in 2014. Midland now exists as a strategic planning area within the Eastern and Midland Region . The NUTS regions are used for statistical reporting to Eurostat , while the Regional Assemblies are responsible for planning at a local government level. The Midland Region is also a tourist destination due to its natural environment which includes lakes, waterways and canals, as well as
14-602: A history, heritage and culture which dates from early Christian times. The Midland Region was administered by the Midland Regional Authority, which consisted of 24 elected representatives including the region's representative on the EU Committee of the Regions . These representatives met once a month and were nominated from the four local government councils of the region: The Regional Authorities were dissolved in 2014 and were replaced by Regional Assemblies. According to
21-661: Is a NUTS Level II statistical region of Ireland (coded IE06). NUTS 2 Regions may be classified as less developed regions , transition regions , or more developed regions to determine eligibility for funding under the European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund Plus . In 2021, the Eastern and Midland Region was classified as a more developed region . The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly
28-537: Is composed of members nominated by the local authorities in the region. It is one of three Regional Assemblies in Ireland which were established in 2015 following an amendment to the Local Government Act 1991, replacing 8 Regional Authorities with 3 Regional Assemblies. The Region contains three strategic planning areas, each of which is a NUTS Level III statistical region, and mostly correspond with
35-554: The 2022 census, the region had a population of 317,999, which constitutes 6.17% of the national population. Its population density was 47.8 persons per km. The region has a growing dependency ratio which is stated as having implications on health care, the types of housing needed as well as care for the elderly. The most significant industry in the Midland Region is the peat industry, as well as wood processing . Its wood processing industry now accounts for over one-third of
42-427: The largest employment sectors in the Midland Region were: A list of the ten largest settlements in the Midland Region. County capitals are included and are shown in bold . 53°25′25″N 7°56′33″W / 53.42361°N 7.94250°W / 53.42361; -7.94250 Eastern and Midland Region The Eastern and Midland Region has been defined as a region in Ireland since 1 January 2015. It
49-480: The total processed timber produced in Ireland. Other strong industries include medicine, healthcare, engineering and chemical. It also has some very successful food and drink producers. According to Eurostat figures for 2012, the region has GDP of €5.765 bn and a GDP per capita of €20,100 the lowest in the Republic. The workforce of the region in 2015 was 114,000, which equated to an 87.6% employment rate. In 2017
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