Laois County Councill urged to purchase plot of land with ‘huge potential for future...
A Laois County Councillor has urged the Local Authority to purchase a plot of land with "huge potential for future development."
Fine Gael Cllr PJ...
Improvements called for in public infrastructure across four locations in south-east Laois
Laois County Council have been called upon to make several improvements to public infrastructure across the south-east of the County.
Independent Cllr Aisling Moran raised...
Laois Councillor calls for investigation into ‘long delays’ in ‘basic public infrastructure’
Laois County Council have been called on to conduct an investigation into "long delays" in "basic public infrastructure" in the County.
Speaking at the Graiguecullen-Portarlington...
Minister for Health urged to intervene to help resolve ‘very strange’ situation in Laois...
Laois County Council have been urged to make contact with Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to address "a very strange" situation in the County.
Fianna...
Raw sewage coming through manholes and onto residential properties in Laois
Raw sewage is coming up through manholes and onto residential properties according to a local County Councillor.
Independent Cllr Ben Brennan made the claim at the...
Planning Permission granted for new residential development in Portarlington
Laois County Council have awarded planning permission to Kingscroft Developments Ltd for a residential development in Cooltederry, Portarlington.
The development is to comprise of 67...
‘It’s like doing a feasibility study on a cow to see if it needs...
Laois County Councillors in the Portlaoise area have been left angry at the latest update on their ongoing battle to improve traffic flow on...
‘Millions of euro being wasted through outsourcing to private companies’ says Laois County Councillor
A Laois County Councillor has said the Irish State is not 'getting value for money from private agencies'.
According to Independent Cllr Aisling Moran, Ireland...
New Independent candidate for Local Elections focussed on farming and rural communities
A new candidate has thrown their name in the hat to contest the upcoming Local Elections, scheduled for June 7.
Kevin Drennan, from the Coolrain/Camross...
Petition presented to Laois County Council demanding pedestrian crossing for rural community
Laois County Council have been presented with a petition containing over 500 signatures this week, as a rural community aims to send a strong...
Call made to rectify several drainage and flooding issues throughout Laois
Laois County Council have been urged to remember the importance of roadside drainage systems and the important part such drains play with regard to...
Importance of roadside drainage system highlighted by Laois County Councillor
The importance of drains, road-side drainage and drainage maintenance was highlighted this week in Laois County Council.
Fine Gael Cllr Conor Bergin made the passionate...
Laois golf course described as ‘an invaluable asset for the area’ amid calls for...
Calls have been made for improvement works to be carried out at a popular Laois golf course described as "an invaluable asset for the...
ESB operations in Laois branded ‘a disgrace’ by local County Councillor
A Laois County Councillor has hit out at the ESB, describing some recent actions by the company as "a disgrace."
Fianna Fáil Cllr Paddy Bracken...
More support needed for important facilities in Laois, local Councillor says
This week marked the final monthly meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District, with a Laois County Councillor hoping to improve "a very important facility"...
New candidate hoping to become Laois’s first ever Aontú County Councillor
One of the newest political parties in Ireland will have a candidate in Laois in the Local Elections, which are set to take place...
Election Diary: Candidate meets with American politician, call for improved water infrastructure and support...
The 2024 elections are just over a month away and candidates are busy making their views heard ahead of the elections on June 7.
Lower...
30 homes to be constructed at historic Laois site described as an ‘eye-sore’ in...
A historic site in Laois, labelled an "eye-sore" and in a "total state of dereliction" has been earmarked for a new 30-home development.
The Irishtown...
Laois Councillors fear ‘a mish-mash of different speed limits’ could follow Department of Transport’s...
Laois County Councillors have called for updates and clarification from the Department of Transport regarding their planned speed review process.
Fine Gael Cllr Barry Walsh...
Regulations should be ‘relaxed’ for voluntary groups and sports organisations applying for developments under...
A local Councillor has called for an easing of regulations for developments under €500,000 which come from voluntary groups and sporting organisations.
Fine Gael Cllr...
Temporary medical cards demanded for people with a terminal or long-term illness
A Laois County Councillor has called for the introduction of a temporary medical card for people with a terminal illness or long-term illness.
Fine Gael...
‘Time for the Council to get back to basics and build Council houses’ –...
Labour Councillor Marie Tuohy officially launched her election campaign with her supporters over the weekend.
Cllr Tuohy officially kicked off her election campaign at Ramsbottom’s...
Outgoing Chief Executive of Laois County Council bids farewell to Laois with ‘understated elegance’
Chief Executive of Laois County Council, Mr John Mulholland has said his farewells to the Council and the County, saying Laois is 'blessed in...
A large number of affordable housing schemes in Laois officially opened
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, visited a number of new social and affordable housing schemes in Laois recently.
Accompanied by Laois...
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...
International business students from SETU Carlow identify major tourist potential of Laois town
A group of international student's from one of the region's leading universities have given a presentation to Laois County Council this week, offering ideas,...
ESB dubbed ‘exceptionally slow board’ as Laois Councillors say company is ‘answerable to no...
The ESB (Electricity Supply Board) have come under fire this week, with Laois County Councillors saying the company is "answerable to no one".
Independent Cllr...
Laois County Council urged to work with An Taisce to improve safety at rural...
Laois County Council have been urged to work with An Taisce to help improve safety measures at rural primary schools in the County.
Fine Gael...
Laois County Council urged to modernise maintenance of County’s road network
Laois County Council have been urged to move towards the use of hot macadam and away from traditional methods to maintain the County's road...
Uisce Éireann under fire as Councillor describes company as ‘a bit of a disaster’
Uisce Éireann have come under fire from Laois County Councillors at April's Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District meeting this week.
Independent Cllr Aisling Moran began by calling...
