Dumping scourge continues ‘due to lack of action by Environment Minister’ says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that the lack of action by the Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has held up CCTV cameras to...
Dumping in Clonaslee is an ‘eyesore’
Illegal dumping is a 'disgraceful eyesore' in Brockera, Clonaslee and Cush, according to one local councillor at the latest Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District meeting.
Cllr Seamus...
‘Long-awaited’ legislation to allow CCTV use to combat illegal dumping of waste is ‘on...
"Long-awaited" legislation to allow County Councils to use CCTV cameras to combat illegal dumping of waste in local areas is "on the way" according...
From The Archives: ‘Portarlington is a dumping ground for asylum seekers, that’s what I’m...
Back in September 2023, Sinn Fein Councillor Aidan Mullins hit out at the lack of affordable housing in Laois and made specific comments in...
Illegal dumping continues to raise the ire of Laois Councillors
Illegal dumping continues to be a blight on our our beautiful county, with the issue raising the ire of local Councillors yet again.
Cllr Seamus...
‘Portarlington is a dumping ground for asylum seekers, that’s what I’m being told’
A local County Councillor has hit out at the lack of affordable housing being build in Laois, homelessness in the county, and the growing...
Fires, illegal dumping, rats running wild and anti-social behaviour reported at derelict Laois site
Fires, illegal dumping, anti-social behaviour and rats running wild are among some of the issues that have been reported regarding a derelict site in...
Only 47 people fined for dumping in Laois in 2022 ‘despite countryside being destroyed’
There was anger in the Laois County Council Chamber yesterday as it was revealed that only 47 people had been fined for dumping in...
Outrage over disgusting dumping in one of the most scenic parts of Laois
There was outrage and anger expressed at a meeting in Laois County Council over dumping in one of our main tourist spots.
Independent Councillor James...
Strict approach to ‘dumping’ at bottle banks taken by Laois County Council
Should Laois County Council show some leniency towards people who mistakenly dump boxes at bottle banks in the county, or should it be the...
In Pictures: Local man springs into action to clean up disgusting dumping at Laois...
On Sunday, we featured Dysart Woods in our latest article in the #LoveLaois series.
Directly opposite to the Rock of Dunamase, this wooded area has...
Legislation on the way to tackle scourge of illegal dumping
Legislation aimed that tackling illegal dumping is on the way - so says Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley.
There have been countless examples of dumping...
Calls for prison sentences for ‘repeat offenders’ as clampdown needed on illegal dumping
"People are sick to the teeth of illegal dumping and the measures in place are not doing anything to deter it".
So says the Cathaoirleach...
In Pictures: ‘Three-pronged approach’ required to tackle ‘dumping crisis’ on Council land in residential...
Old couches, fridges, blankets, mattress, drugs paraphernalia and general rubbish are strewn across a field owned by Laois County Council in the middle of...
Disgusting dumping occurs at same Laois area twice in a week
This is truly disgusting.
Dumping and littering has taken place in the exact same area in Laois - twice in just seven days.
Last week, on...
Love Where You Live: Laois Tidy Towns volunteer highlights disgusting plight of dumping in...
While the Covid-19 pandemic has taken much from us - one thing that it has allowed us all to do is explore the areas...
Funding of €1 million unveiled to combat illegal dumping during the Covid-19 emergency
Some €1 million in funding will be given to local authorities to combat a worrying rise in illegal dumping during the Covid-19 emergency, according...
Laois TD says there has been ‘upsurge’ in illegal dumping during Coronavirus outbreak
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says there has been a significant increase in illegal dumping in local areas since the beginning of the Covid...
In Pictures: St Vincent de Paul Portlaoise hit out at ‘disgusting’ dumping at their...
St Vincent de Paul in Portlaoise have hit out at what they say is 'shocking' and 'disgusting' dumping that occurred at their premises overnight.
All...
Good Week, Bad Week: European championships, All-Ireland games and illegal dumping
As part of our now well-established running series, we bring you this week’s ‘Good Week/Bad Week’.
To see who has had a good or bad week,...
Almost 600 complaints to Laois County Council this year over illegal dumping
Laois County Council is continuing with its carrot and stick approach to illegal dumping and waste management - and so far this year it...
Election Diary: Saving Main Street, illegal dumping and EIB funding for Laois County Council
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Helping Main Street
As election time nears, RENUA Ireland candidate Dominic Dunne has promised to help...
Clampdown on illegal dumping continues across Laois
This is Clean Up Laois Week and the local authority are redoubling their efforts to clamp down on illegal dumping across the county.
A whole...
Election Diary: Dumping in Borris-in-Ossory and campaign launches
Election season is well and truly underway and the political stories are coming thick and fast here on LaoisToday.
So we bring you the first...
Good Week, Bad Week: Laois FAI signings, money for Special Baby Unit and worst...
As part of our now well-established running series, we bring you this week’s ‘Good Week/Bad Week’.
To see who has had a good or bad...
Disgraceful and disgusting dumping in Portlaoise to be tackled
One of the worst ever illegal dumping cases in the county has been highlighted at the monthly council meeting with the Chief Executive, John...
Good Week, Bad Week: Jobs on the way, Portlaoise Dinner Dance and dumping in...
As part of our now well-established running series, we bring you this week’s ‘Good Week/Bad Week’.
To see who has had a good or bad...
Calls to enforce sanctions to tackle illegal dumping in Laois
Eoin Barry, Labour Party representative in the Graiguecullen-Portarlington municipal district has called for the enforcement of sanctions to tackle illegal dumping in Laois.
He said:...
Illegal dumping in Portlaoise housing estate deemed ‘a serious health and safety problem’
Illegal dumping in Lakeglen, Portlaoise, has been called 'a serious health risk' by one Laois county councillor.
Councillor Noel Tuohy made the statement as he tabled...
Gardaí seek help after overnight dumping of rubbish
Help is being sought from locals in Clonaslee to track down culprits responsible for overnight dumping in the area.
The incident occurred at Castlecuffe in...