Sat Nav error causing Laois motorists to take 7km unnecessary detour
A Sat Nav error is causing motorists in Laois to take an unnecessary detour, a Municipal District meeting has heard.
Cllr James Kelly has requested...
The dumping epidemic in Laois ‘is a disgrace’
A County Councillor has told a Municipal district meting that there is a dumping epidemic in Laois and he labelled it a 'disgrace'.
Brendan Phelan...
Calls for suitable site for bottle bank in Stradbally
County Councillors have called for a suitable site in Stradbally to be made available to erect a new bottle bank.
The previous bottle bank was...
Smell at well-known Portlaoise street is ‘unacceptable’ – Cllr Lodge
Business owners in Bull Lane in Portlaoise have to endure an ongoing smell from the drains there.
Cllr Jerry Lodge had a notice of motion...
Global tourism expert coming to Laois next week
One of the most recognised figures in global tourism will conduct a tourism workshop in Portlaoise next week.
Prof Terry Stevens has worked in 65...
Council’s Housing Department has more than 1,000 repairs outstanding
The Laois County Council's Housing Department has more than 1,000 repairs on homes waiting to be carried out, a meeting has heard.
Head of Housing...
Portarlington Tidy Towns not entering national competition
The Portarlington Tidy Towns committee will not enter the national competition this year because they feel they are not receiving enough support from Laois...
Calls for on the spot fines to move temporary dwellers
A Laois County Councillor has called for on the spot fines to be issued to those who set up temporary dwellings.
The comments, made by...
Vacant liaison officer position leading to anti-social behaviour
A vacant liaison officer position in the Laois County Council is leading to a rise in anti-social behaviour amongst unruly tenants.
So a recent Municipal...
Fears cars could end up in front gardens in Portarlington
A County Councillors fears that cars travelling on the Kilmullen road in Portarlington could end up in people's front gardens if the speed limit...
Hotels will be used to house homeless Laois families, Cllr warns
A County Councillor has warned that hotels will soon be used to house homeless Laois families as the housing crisis reaches boiling point.
Independent Cllr...
Tributes paid as Cllr Tom Mulhall finishes up in his role as Cathaoirleach
Tributes were paid to Tom Mulhall as he finished up in his role as Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council on Monday afternoon.
The Emo man,...
Councillors reaffirm vote to zone Laois a wind turbine-free county
Laois County Councillors have once again voted to not to allow any part of the county be zoned for wind turbines.
The Councillors previously did so...
Cllr Padraig Fleming assumes role of Laois Cathaoirleach
Cllr Padraig Fleming has been elected as the Laois Cathaoirleach for the next 12 months at Laois County Hall this afternoon.
The Fianna Fáil councillor,...
New Portlaoise library set to cost €5 million
A new library in Portlaoise, planned to be in operation by 2019, is set to cost almost €5 million.
The startling figure was confirmed by...
Fianna Fail TD welcomes new bus service in Laois
Fianna Fáil TD Seán Fleming has heralded the announcement of a new bus service in Laois as 'excellent news'.
The service is being provided by...
No new roundabout for Stradbally amid calls for speed van to go
There will be no new roundabout built in Stradbally, Transport Infrastructure Ireland has indicated.
The government body was requested to construct one on the N80...
Rathdowney to get new road markings as extra lighting sought
Road marking at Dunnes Stores in Rathdowney are to be restored by Laois County Council,
Cllr Brendan Phelan had a motion before the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal...
Controversy as Cllr Moran elected municipal chair
There was controversy at this afternoon's Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District meeting following the election of Cllr John Moran as chairman for the next year.
At the...
Tributes flow for former Councillor on return to chamber
Laois County Council chamber was packed on Thursday evening for a reception for the Cooper family from Coolrain, owners of the Irish Grand National-winning...
Caution urged on planning changes despite end of ‘local need’
The council should hold to its current guidelines according to Laois County Council CEO John Mulholland, despite the ‘local need’ policy being abolished following...
Threats made to Laois council staff – ‘I know where you live’
Laois council staff have been threatened by members of the public who have told them that they know where they live and the registration...
New Portlaoise Library doubt as costs soar
The planned new Portlaoise Library could be in jeopardy as estimates for the build have now increased to over €5 million.
Concerns were voiced at...
Appeal to HSE to reverse decision to end physio services in Graiguecullen
An appeal has been made for the HSE to reverse their decision to end physiotherapy services in Graiguecullen.
Speaking at a recent meeting of the...
Homeless people in Laois being sent to live in Mullingar and Longford hostels
A local County Councillor has told how homeless people in Laois have been sent to live in hostels as far away as Mullingar and...
Calls for Laois County Council to purchase old Avon factory
A local Councillor has called on the Laois County Council to enquire about the possibility of buying the site of the former Avon factory...
Relief as lighting issue at Mountrath CS to be resolved
Laois County Council have confirmed that the street lights at Mountrath Community School will be working within a couple of weeks.
The May meeting of...
No money available to repair damaged bridge in Camross
A crumbling bridge that was struck by a vehicle in Camross cannot be repaired because no funding is currently available.
Part of the structure at...
A by-pass of Mountmellick could be on the cards
A by-pass of Mountmellick could move a step closer after funding of €100,000 was announced at Laois County Council today.
Laois County Council chief executive...
‘No funds available’ for playground in Borris-In-Ossory
There are currently no funds available for Laois County Council to build a playground in Borris-In-Ossory, a recent meeting has heard.
Cllr Brendan Phelan tabled...