Pleas heard to clean Laois river which has become ‘one big flood plain’
Independent Laois County Councillor Ollie Clooney has pleaded with the Council to clean the River Erkina.
The Durrow based Councillor says that the river, which...
“The village looks super, it is thriving – but we have to do something...
A Laois County Councillor has called for improvement works to be carried out on a footpath in the village of Clough.
Fine Gael Councillor Conor...
‘The traffic in Portlaoise is absolutely unreal now – it’s bumper to bumper’ –...
Laois County Council were this week called upon by Councillors to press Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD on the urgent need for the...
Laois County Council’s first Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme has 16 new houses in...
Chief Executive of Laois County Council, Mr John Mulholland has urged people in a position to purchase a home to begin preparing their finances,...
Laois County Councillor calls on Minister to introduce National Wills Register in Ireland
A Laois County Councillor has called Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD, seeking the introduction of a National Wills Register in Ireland
Fine Gael Cllr...
Laois County Council unveil their Indicative Capital Program for 2024, 2025 and 2026
Laois County Council have unveiled their Indicative Capital Program 24 - 26 which sets out a list of projects proposed to be undertaken over...
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...
Sinn Fein and The Green Party launch Local Election candidates ahead of 2024 vote
Sinn Fein and The Green Party recently held events to launch their candidates that will contest the Local Elections in Laois in 2024.
As reported...
Uncomfortable standoff in Laois Country Council regarding ongoing Palestinian crisis
There was an uncomfortable moment in Laois County Council Chambers this week, when the ongoing Palestinian crisis was brought up unexpectedly.
An attack by Hamas...
Problematic Portlaoise footpaths could be in line for an upgrade if Councillors get their...
The state of the County's footpaths was a major talking point at the monthly meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal Council last week.
Several County Cllrs...
Councillor calls for maintenance person to be reinstated for elderly and disabled tenants living...
A Laois County Councillor has said there is a serious issue with the treatment of elderly and disabled tenants living in Council houses across...
Astro Pitch at Portlaoise Leisure Centre ‘in dire need of repair before it becomes...
The Astro Pitch at Portlaoise Leisure is in dire need of repair and will soon become unplayable Laois County Council has heard.
This is the...
More lighting and footpaths needed around Togher to deal with ‘huge’ footfall
The area from Junction 17 Portlaoise Plaza towards Portlaoise Rugby Club and on to Togher Woods is in urgent need of new lighting and...
Considerable frustration over delay to Ballyfin playground and unexpected bill of €1,500
Laois councillors have expressed their frustration over a delay to the new playground in Ballyfin - and an unexpected bill of €1,500 handed down...
Vacant, derelict houses ‘causing a lot of problems’ in Knockmay, Laois County Councillor says
A local Cllr has called for Laois County Council be given an update as to when the six vacant houses in Knockmay will be...
Local Councillor seeks to make driving conditions easier for Laois road users
Laois County Council are being called upon to improve the safety of county's roads and make driving conditions easier for Laois road users.
Cllr Barry...
Laois County Council called on to re-pave and landscape Ballinakill Square
A local County Councillor has called on Laois County council to put a plan in place to re-pave and landscape the Square in Ballinakill.
Cllr John...
Laois man appointed as the new CEO of Meath County Council
Laois man Kieran Kehoe has been appointed as the new CEO of Meath County Council.
The Killenard native has a distinguished working career, most recently...
Good news for Laois as 200 Council homes expected to be completed by year’s...
There was some welcome news on the housing front at this week's meeting of Laois County Council.
Council Chief Executive, Mr John Mulholland confirmed to...
Laois County Council calls on Minister for Health to extend mammogram screening for over...
Laois County Council is to write to the Minister for Health to request that mammogram screening be extended to those over the age of...
‘There is no point denying that they can be completely dangerous’ – Local Councillor...
Laois County Council will call on the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications & Transport, Mr. Eamon Ryan TD to urgently enact legislation to...
‘Ash Dieback in public urban areas is not a significant issue in County Laois’...
"Ash Dieback in public urban areas is not a significant issue in County Laois," local Councillors have been told.
Fine Gael Cllr Thomasina Connell had called...
Budget 2024: Major emphasis placed on rural funding
Laois County Council unveiled their budget for 2024 last week, with a big emphasis on rural funding.
The Laois Rural Broadband Project is one of...
‘The work of the Midlands LGBT+ Project is vital for our community’ – Laois...
A local Councillor has called on Laois County Council to recognise the importance of core funding to support the LGBT+ community in the County.
Cllr...
Local County Councillor calls for Hackney Pilot Scheme to be introduced in Laois
A Laois County Councillor has called on the Local Hackney Pilot Scheme to be introduced in rural areas across the County.
Fine Gael Cllr, Conor...
Laois County Council purchase site on former Avon factory and plan for business opportunities
Considerable business opportunities have been made in Portarlington following the purchase of a site in the town.
Laois County Council have purchased six acres of...
Gardai asked to be vigilant over ‘aggressive begging’ in Portlaoise in the run up...
Gardai in Laois have been asked to make sure that elderly and vulnerable people are not put under pressure due to 'aggressive begging' ahead...
“There are people going around ossified drunk cycling on bicycles” – Laois Councillor worried...
Drink and drug driving are massive problems across the country - but a Laois Councillor has detailed her encounters with drunk cyclists.
Sinn Fein Councillor...
Water water everywhere – flooding issues reaching breaking point
A Laois County Councillor has put flooding top of his agenda at the November meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District.
Fine Gael Cllr Conor Bergin began...
Road safety action needed as ‘dark winter months are coming in’
The many guises of road safety were high on the agenda during the November meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District.
Councillor Paddy Bracken has called...