Pakistani native and community volunteer set to run in Local Elections in Portlaoise
A new name has emerged as a candidate in the Portlaoise District for the Local Elections which takeplace in May.
Naeem Iqbal was born and...
Those dreaded words, ‘subject to funding’
You know the feeling.
Everyone’s been there at some stage or other.
Those dreaded words: “It’s not you, it’s me.”
Well, there is a political equivalent at...
‘Flooding fears’ over blocked drains in Laois town
A call for drain cleaning on all minor storm drains in and around Mountmellick was made at the recent Municipal District meeting of the...
‘All we want for Christmas is assurances on our hospital’
“All we want for Christmas are assurances on our hospital and our A&E, that would be the best Christmas present ever for the people...
Nuns praised for generous gift of convent site for social housing
Approval has been given for work to advance on a major new social housing development and ancillary services in the heart of Portlaoise town.
The...
Additional car charging facilities sought for Abbeyleix
Only one electric car charging point in Abbeyleix isn't nearly enough and a request should be made to the ESB to instal additional points...
Calls to replace key Council worker as elderly ‘left vulnerable’ in Covid-19 pandemic
"I know of one elderly man living alone in a council house who could not sleep for two weeks because the battery in his...
Court appearance for man following €187,000 drug seizure in Laois
A man is due in court this morning following a huge drugs seizure in Laois over the weekend.
A man, aged in his 40s, was...
Laois Councillor calls on Agriculture Minister to establish an ‘Independent Meat Regulator’ with statutory...
A Laois County Councillor has called on the Minister for Agriculture to establish an Independent Meat Regulator with statutory powers.
Fianna Fail Cllr Padraig Fleming...
Plans advancing to construct refuge centre for victims of domestic violence in Laois
Plans are advancing to construct a refuge centre to cater for victims of domestic violence in Laois.
A meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District yesterday...
Calls for land in Laois town that is earmarked housing to be turned into...
A parcel of land that is currently zoned for housing should be turned into a car park - a Laois County Councillor has said.
Speaking...
Laois TD blasts government housing plan and says ‘not one affordable home built in...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has blasted the government's housing plan and says it has not delivered one affordable home in our county in almost...
‘Dreadful’ response from council on Portlaoise pool reopening as leisure centre remains shut
Portlaoise councillors have slammed as "disappointing" and "dreadful" the response from Laois County Council on reopening the county town's leisure centre, with some lamenting...
Ballyroan flooding may be landowners’ responsibility
Laois County Council may be unable to address flooding in Ballyroan as the stretches of river in question are believed to be the responsibility...
Laois’s newest Councillor elected chairman of Portlaoise Municipal District
Laois's newest county Councillor has been elected as chairman of the Portlaoise Municipal District.
Ballyroan native Barry Walsh was only co-opted as a Councillor in...
Additional signage requested in order to make public aware that public toilets in Portlaoise...
Despite opening at the start of December 2020, people are still not using the public toilets in Portlaoise a recent meeting has heard.
The issue...
Call for Portlaoise to be zoned as commuter town to Dublin to reduce fares...
A Laois County Councillor has called for Portlaoise to be zoned as a commuter town to Dublin which would in turn reduce fares for...
Well-wishes expressed as ‘formidable lady’ formally joins Laois County Council
Laois's newest County Councillor, Marie Tuohy, officially took her seat in the chamber for the first time this afternoon.
Marie's husband Noel announced he was...
‘Somebody will be killed’ – Councillor fumes at being ‘fobbed off’ over safety measures...
A Laois County Councillor fears that 'somebody will be killed' if safety measures that he has been calling for for a long time are...
Boy racer meets ‘a Garda priority’ as fines and vehicles seized in Laois
Boy racer meets are a Garda priority, the Laois Joint Policing Committee has heard at this week's meetings.
Garda Superintendent Eamon Curley made the statement...
Local County Councillor calls for a re-evaluation of tourism policies in Laois
Local Labour County Councillor, Marie Tuohy, has called on Laois County Council to re-evaluate tourism policies in the county.
Cllr Tuohy commended the ongoing effort...
Fianna Fail add third candidate to Portlaoise ticket as former Independent selected for 2024...
Fianna Fail have added a third candidate to their list to contest the 2024 Local Election in Portlaoise.
Naeem Iqbal a Pakistani native, who contested...
Budget 2024: Mixed messages as Council fail to address climate change concerns
Despite a recent commitment from Laois County Council to prioritise the environmental concerns of the county, there was no meaningful increase in funding in...
Council may need to take over building of one and two bedroom homes as...
Laois County Council may need to take over the building of one and two bedroom homes in the County.
That is the view of Sinn...
Transport Infrastructure Ireland draws the ire of Portlaoise County Councillor
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) have drawn the ire of a Laois County Councillor this week.
Speaking at the February meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District,...
‘Significant milestone’ as path to Portlaoise Bus Service becomes clearer
The path is becoming clearer for the much-maligned Portlaoise Bus Service after a recent announcement by Laois County Council.
Speaking at the March meeting of...
Election Diary: Candidates call for new health centre, improved climate control planning, and public...
The 2024 Local Elections are fast approaching and things are heating across the county ahead of polling day on June 7.
Sinn Féin candidates call...
€60 million to tackle Laois housing crisis
The local authority could do with over €60 million to tackle its housing waiting list, according to its CEO.
The monthly meeting of Laois County...
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,...
Calls for better warning signs at pedestrian crossings
Calls have been made for better warning signs at pedestrian crossings at the recent Portlaoise Municipal District meeting.
Councillor Catherine Fitzgerald proposed the motion, saying...