Remedial works wanted for, ‘rollercoaster of a road’ in Laois
The Mountrath to Abbeyleix road has been described as, "The worst road in the county' according to one Laois councillor.
Cllr James Kelly made the...
‘Chaos’ traffic at Portlaoise primary schools causing people to go to different schools, warns...
Serious action is needed in the form of parking places and set-down bays for the school campuses at Summerhill in Portlaoise, because the unsavoury...
Official barrier to safety railings at pedestrian crossings
Local authority officials are opposed to the erection of any further safety railings at pedestrian crossing junctions councillors have been told.
While it used to...
E-tendering framework killing small local businesses
The rules and regulations that compel agencies like Laois County Council to put contracts out for quotes by e-tender is detrimental to Laois businesses...
Clarification sought on the proposed Bog Road flood relief system in Laois
Portarlington based Fianna Fail Cllr Eddie Fitzpatrick is seeking
clarification on the proposed Bog Road Flood Relief Project for the
Town
Eddie said: "These works should have...
Green light for new homes but only after divisive vote
It took a divisive vote to clear the way for six new houses planned for Mountmellick.
While the vote itself was divisive it was also...
Manager invited to visit Laois town ‘some dark night’
It sounds ominous alright.
But it’s not as sinister or salacious as it might first appear.
But yes, the Chief Executive of Laois County Council, John...
Frustration grows as two Laois housing estates still not ‘taken in charge’
Frustration was palpable in the chamber of Laois County Council this afternoon as two Laois housing estates have still not been 'taken in charge'.
When...
Laois soccer club and special needs school to benefit from lease of County Council...
A Laois soccer club and a special needs school are to benefit from the leasing of lands owned by Laois County Council to them.
For...
Update sought on Council plan on facilitation of public spaces for retail and hospitality...
Laois County Councillor Mary Sweeney has sought an update from Laois County Council on how they plan for the facilitation of public spaces for...
Wheelchair car parking space to be installed outside health centre in Laois town
A new wheelchair car parking space is to be installed outside a health centre in a Laois town.
Fianna Fail Councillor Paschal McEvoy called on...
Speed an issue on Laois roads as councillors again express frustration over limits
There's rarely a meeting in Laois County Council goes by without frustration being expressed over various speed limits around the county.
And so it was...
An Bord Pleanala decision on flooding works in Laois town due this month
A decision on a proposed flood relief plan for a Laois town is due by the end of this month.
Back in February, Laois County...
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...
Three Laois towns selected for free parking in support of local businesses ahead of...
Laois County Council has decided to operate free parking in three Laois towns for the next two Saturday's.
In a bid to help support local...
Call made for Laois village to receive its own playground
A Laois County Councillor has called for a playground to be constructed in the village of Clough.
Independent Councillor James Kelly made the call at...
Further land sold by Laois County Council at Togher as two companies seek to...
Laois County Council have sold a further 3.78 hectares at the Junction 17 National Enterprise Park at Togher in Portlaoise with two businesses paying...
Laois Councillors call for change in building regulations to allow for solid fuel heating...
Laois County Councillors have called on Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan to update building regulations in order to allow for solid fuel heating in...
Renewed calls for Minister to act as Community Welfare Officers still not reinstated in...
The Minister for Social Protection has been called upon to act in the community welfare sector in Laois.
Councillor Conor Bergin brought forward a motion...
Funding secured to provide footpath for Laois school but anger over ‘insulting’ allocation
Funding has been found to create a footpath outside a Laois secondary school - but there is considerable anger over the allocation from a...
Long overlooked Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise on course to get its roundabouts at last
Given the number of roundabouts dotted around Portlaoise town, you'd think that there would be little appetite for any more.
But the Mountmellick Road area...
Laois County Council complete purchase of former hardware shop for €1.85 million
Laois County Council have completed the purchase of a former hardware shop that also contained a bakery for €1.85 million.
The news of the purchase...
“These cycle lanes promote safe cycling as a healthy lifestyle choice in both communities”
A local councillor has called on Laois County Council to improve safety measures on the Durrow to Abbeyleix road.
Cllr Ollie Clooney was speaking at...
Major standoff as Councillors ‘disgusted’ with response from Laois Leisure
There was a major standoff earlier this week at the most recent monthly meeting of Laois County Council, with local Councillors butting heads with...
New climate change report identifies serious risks for County Laois
Climate change poses a critical challenge for Laois with the potential to result in a wide range of impacts across the county.
These include damaging...
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...
Agreement reached for Council to carry out important safety works at Laois primary school
Laois County Council has agreed to carry out significant works to make a Laois primary schools safer for students and staff.
The case for Ballyadams...
A 50-year-old Laois estate is in urgent need of improved parking local County Councillor...
An estate built 50 years ago is in urgent need of modern parking facilities Laois County Council has heard.
The problem arose a the the...
‘You’d think we were living in a third world country’ – Laois County Councillor...
A Laois County Councillor has hit out at the lack of "basic public transport infrastructure" throughout the County, saying "you'd think we were living...
Laois Labour planning for next General Election
The Laois branch of the Labour Party are planning for the prospect of having to contest a General Election in the near future.
Following a...