Housing, supporting business, and agriculture were just some of the issues discussed by by Barry Walsh, the new Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, when he met Tánaiste Simon Harris in Government Buildings this week.
“Housing is an issue that impacts so many across Laois. I want to see easier access to cost rental and affordable housing for middle-income earners and continued investment in social housing,” he said.
“I am committed to fighting for our farmers. We need to incentivise sustainable practices and target additional EU funding for rural enterprise and tourism.
“I look forward to working collaboratively with An Tánaiste, our Fine Gael Ministers and all communities throughout Laois to achieve our goals and enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Laois”.
Tánaiste Simon Harris said: “It was a great pleasure to welcome the new Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, my Fine Gael colleague Barry Walsh to government buildings.
“I had an opportunity to congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his election but also to look towards the issues that he wants to progress during his term of office.
“Issues like housing delivery, advancing infrastructure delivery, schools, the regional road network, how we improve our disability services, support small businesses, and we also had a very detailed conversation about farming, the farming community and some of Barry’s priorities in that area, which align with mine as well.
“I look forward to working with Barry, with all our Fine Gael team in Laois, and with Deputy Willie Aird, in the time ahead. Last night was a really useful opportunity to get a sense of those priorities and how best I can help”.
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