Planned houses in Mountrath cut to six over fears of flooding
The plan for eight new houses to be built in Mountrath has been revisited and changed to six over the risk of flooding.
Risk assessments...
Over 400 names have dropped off the Laois County Council housing list
The Laois County Council housing waiting list has seen a drop of over 400 names in the past four months according to housing officer...
Purchase of houses in vandalised estate is council priority
The purchase of vacant properties at an estate in which houses were vandalised in Portlaoise has been prioritised by Laois County Council.
At the recent...
Temporary developments removed from new school site in Portarlington
Council officials, accompanied by the Gardaí, moved this morning to remove the temporary dwellings - including a caravan and portable toilets - from the...
Discussion continues around speed limit in Rathdowney despite council recommendation
Laois County Council have recommended that the speed limit on the Johnstown road in Rathdowney to not be extended, but that has not stopped...
Portlaoise estate waiting 20 years to be taken in charge
Work on a foul sewer pumping station at an estate in Laois is holding up the area being taken in charge.
An update was sought...
Mountrath flooding not helped by blocked pipes says Cllr Kelly
Councillor James Kelly was angered by the lack of action by Laois County Council surrounding the flooding in Mountrath.
Cllr Kelly made his point at...
Council in talks over over vacant properties on Main Street in Portlaoise
Businesses on Main Street in Portlaoise have been contacted as part of the council’s efforts to tackle vacant properties.
At the recent Portlaoise municipal District...
Unsightly tourist areas in Ballyfin and roads past repair in Borris-in-Ossory
The Catholes in Ballyfin and the Cahir road in Borris-in-Ossory were among some of the topics discussed at the recent Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting.
Tourist...
Road resurfacing works sought in Portlaoise
Resurfacing of the back lanes in St Brigid’s Place is to be considered for improvement under the 2018 road programme, it has been confirmed.
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...
Lack of firemen in Laois causing huge concern
The lack of people applying to join the fire services was raised as a 'county-wide' problem at today's Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting.
Councillor Brendan Phelan...
Mountmellick councillor warns floods will come back
Councillor Paddy Bracken has warned that homes, "are going to flood again" in Mountmellick.
The cllr was speaking about short-term flood defences at today's Borris-in-Ossory/...
‘Fatal’ junction in Laois to be upgraded
The N80 junction in Clonaghadoo which has seen a number of 'tragic fatal incidents' occur will have a number of safety measures put in...
Dangerous junction in Castletown to be reviewed
A treacherous junction in Castletown will be considered for new safety measures to implemented by Laois County Council.
The junction between Daingeanroe and main R445...
Fatal accident black spot near Rathdowney set for safety works
The Rathdowney to Abbeyleix Road, which claimed three young people back in July 2015, is still an accident black spot and is major need...
Rathdowney library is set for a revamp at long last
Rathdowney library might be in line for major remodelling if the funding is available.
The issue was raised by councillor John King at a recent...
Council should ‘keep it local’ rather than hire ‘foreign nationals’
Laois County Council should use 'their own people' to fix bridges rather than hire 'foreign nationals' a Councillor has said.
Cllr Ben Brennan was speaking...
Calls for signs warning drivers of pedestrians and cyclists to be erected
Calls have been made for signs on local roads to be erected to make drivers aware that pedestrians and cyclists are using them.
Cllr Tom...
Disappointment at lack of funding for busy Heywood road
There was widespread disappointment at the lack of funding to upgrade the approach road to Heywood College from Ballypickas Cross at the recent Portlaoise...
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 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...
“You’re forcing me to go down and paint it myself,” local councillor remarks over...
At yesterday's Portlaoise Municipal District Councillor Willie Aird said, "You're forcing me to go down and paint it myself!" in response to having his...
Calls for more salt on local roads in freezing weather
Calls for more salt to be spread on local roads were raised at today's Portlaoise Municipal District meeting.
The correspondence was brought up by councillor...
No serious problems with rented houses in Laois
A total of 126 inspections have been carried out on Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) accommodation in Laois.
There are currently 288 tenants of the HAP...
Council budget increases to €64 million
The finance budget in Laois has swelled to €64 million, as an improving economy looks set to provide a greater income from commercial rates.
In...
Action sought as raw sewage within 50 feet of Portarlington houses
Some residents in Portarlington are living within 50 feet of where raw sewage is overflowing onto the ground, leading to local councillor Aidan Mullins...
CCTV sought for Portarlington playground to deter ‘louts’
Following a number of recent incidents at Portarlington playground, a local councillor has called for CCTC cameras to be installed and public lighting to...
Laois County Council to maintain lake in Portlaoise
Laois County Council have agreed that they will help look after a lake in Portlaoise.
The maintenance of a lake in Glendowns was raised at...
Irish Rail called on to fix damaged cemetery wall in Portlaoise
Irish Rail have been called upon to fix a cemetery wall that they damaged in Portlaoise OVER a year ago.
Speaking at a recent meeting...
