Derelict Portarlington properties have been levied say council
Five derelict properties in Portarlington have been levied by Laois County Council, according to information given out at a meeting this week.
A motion from...
Cllr has ‘pain in his ass’ over waste land in Stradbally
Cllr Paschal McEvoy says that he has a 'pain in my ass' over Transport Infrastructure Ireland's refusal to turn a waste land in Stradbally...
Calls for ‘mandatory bins’ to be placed at the homes of tenants of Laois...
A call has been made to make it mandatory that every tenant of Laois County Council should have a waste bin.
Fine Gael Councillor Aisling...
Council accused of putting ‘cart before the horse’ on flooding strategy
Laois County Council's plan to alleviate flooding around the county has been described as 'putting the cart before the horse' by one Councillor.
Independent Cllr...
Calls for urgent action of road safety in Laois village
The local authority have been urged to intervene to tackle a series of road safety issues in a Laois village.
On foot of a recent...
Fears that ‘cars could crash into houses’ near busy bridge outside Laois village
Residents living near a busy bridge over the River Owenass are fearful that cars could crash into their homes.
So says Fianna Fail Councillor Seamus...
Laois councillors back motion for memorial to Laois people who lost their lives to...
It's not often that the local elected representatives agree across the board - but a motion from Portlaoise-based councillor Noel Tuohy for a memorial...
Fianna Fail choose successor for vacant Portlaoise seat following death of Jerry Lodge
Fianna Fail have selected Pauline Madigan to fill the vacant Laois County Council seat left vacant following the death of the long-serving Jerry Lodge...
Council CEO leaves the chamber as issue of Ratheniska substation raised again by Councillors
Laois County Council Chief Executive John Mulholland left the chamber yesterday when the ongoing situation regarding the Ratheniska substation was raised.
Fianna Fail Councillor Padraig...
Calls for pedestrian crossing and ramp in Portlaoise estate
A pedestrian crossing should be installed at the top of the Summerhill Estate in Portlaoise, a council meeting has heard.
Labour Cllr Noel Tuohy says...
Portlaoise Courthouse is letting the town down, claims local councillor
Portlaoise Courthouse "is a poor reflection of our principal town in Laois" according to Cllr Thomasina Connell, who called on Laois County Council to...
Home Care help in Laois – a funding or an operational issue?
Some Laois people are being forced to stay in hospital for weeks longer than necessary due to a home care system that is not...
Septic tank owners encouraged to contact Laois County Council to register for waste water...
Laois County Council has encouraged people interested in the Domestic Waste Water Treatment (septic tank) scheme to contact the Council's Environment Section to register...
Prime Portlaoise town centre site gets new zoning status
The potential of the Maltings Site in Portlaoise was highlighted with its change of zoning in the draft Portlaoise Local Area Plan this week.
The...
‘People with illness or disability should not have to pay a fee in order...
A Laois county Councillor has called for changes in the process involved to enable those with a disability or an illness to vote in...
Reintroduction of tax relief for trade union subs
Tax relief on trade union subscriptions should be re-introduced, the monthly meeting of Laois County Council heard.
Cllr Noel Tuohy had a motion before the...
Concerns raised for residents over Portlaoise development works
Concerns were expressed on behalf of residents close to Togher where Laois County Council plans to develop an ambitious 72 acre enterprise park.
The issue...
Local Property Tax Rate to remain unchanged in Laois as Councillors vote against proposed...
Laois County Councillors have voted down a proposed 3% increase in the Local Property Tax Rate.
At a special meeting of Laois County Council today...
Footpaths in Portarlington like ‘something you’d see in Syria’
The footpaths in Portarlington have deteriorated to such a bad state, they are like something from a war thorn region a county Councillor has...
‘I’ve better things to be doing than listening to this bullshit’
A Laois County Councillor walked out of a meeting in County Hall this afternoon when he told his fellow elected members “they should be...
Laois Councillors reject proposal to increase Property Tax by five percent
Laois County Councillors have unanimously rejected a proposal to increase the Local Property Tax by five percent.
This idea was mooted by Laois County Council...
‘Next thing, you’ll want to remove the Angelus’ – Councillors disagree over suggestion to...
Laois County Councillors clashed in the chamber on Monday over a suggestion that the prayer should be discontinued.
Before the start of every monthly meeting,...
Flower power boost for pollinators on Laois roads
Good news for residents, motorists … and butterflies and bees this week.
Laois County council has agreed to embrace a proposal to plant more wild...
Laois woman elected as National Events Director with Fianna Fáil Women’s Network
A Laois woman has been elected as National Events Director at the Fianna Fáil Women’s Network Conference which was held in Mullingar on Saturday...
Laois County Councillor shines a light on Rosenallis rivers and tourism
A local Councillor has highlighted the tourism potential of Rosenallis, whilst also urging for better care of the rivers in the area.
Fianna Fáil Cllr...
‘Some old people are afraid to go to mass’ – Caravans and horses in...
Old people in a Laois housing estate are afraid to go to mass - a meeting in Laois County Council heard recently.
The issue surrounds...
In Pictures: New Council-owned car parking facility and transport hub opens in Portlaoise
Laois County Council has announced the opening of a new Car Park and Transport Hub located at Railway Street, Portlaoise.
The Car Park and Transport...
New pedestrian crossing requested for Portlaoise school
Cllr Caroline Dwane Stanley has put a motion forward that the Council install a Pedestrian Crossing at Colaiste Dhun Masc at Tower Hill Portlaoise.
The...
Ramps and lack of funding raised at Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting
Safety measures needed for 'rat run', says local councillor
Road safety measures are needed for what is now a 'rat run' in Mountrath, said cllr...
Calls for ‘severe’ Balllinakill speed ramp to be reviewed
A speed ramp near a Ballinakill school is certainly slowing down traffic, but the ramp is so severe that the bottom of cars are...