Over €360,000 to ‘enhance’ and ‘improve’ ten outdoor recreational facilities across Laois
Over €360,000 has been awarded to ten projects in Laois to "enhance" and "improve" outdoor recreational facilities across the county.
The ten projects will receive...
‘Chances of independent candidate receiving a nomination in Laois are very remote’
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael councillors in Laois "are unlikely to deviate from party lines" and allow a pathway for an independent candidate receive...
Local TD says ‘significant housing development will be held back if service capacity is...
A local TD has said that "any significant housing development will be held back if service capacity is not increased" across Laois.
Independent Republican TD...
Presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan likely to receive support from Laois County Council for Áras...
Gareth Sheridan, the latest name to emerge as a candidate for this year's Irish presidential election, is likely to seek the support of Laois...
Laois TD insists back to school costs are a ‘major worry for parents’ and...
A Laois TD has said that back to school costs are a "major worry for parents" and insisted that these costs "need further reduction."
Independent...
Local TD describes ‘closing down’ of bedspace at Laois hospital as ‘unconscionable’ as questions...
A local TD has said that "closing down" bedspace in a Laois hospital "would be unconscionable", saying the multi-million-euro spend on the facility "cannot...
Laois County Council joins President Higgins and Irish Government in calling for ‘immediate ceasefire...
Laois County Council has joined the list of names, including President Michael D Higgins, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and An Tánaiste Simon Harris in...
Laois TD criticises Health Service spending on management and administration and hits out at...
A Laois TD has had his say on recent HSE news including the spending on management and administration staff, both nationally and specifically in...
News in Brief: Over half-a-million euro for water infrastructure; ‘Forgotten Farmers’ scheme; and Government...
Over half-a-million euro for water infrastructure in Laois
11 projects in Laois will split over half-a-million euro to "deliver essential water and waste water infrastructure" local...
Local TD tells Dáil that dental services in Laois are ‘going backwards’
A local has highlighted dental services in Laois during a special Dáil session focusing on what he called "the public dental services crisis."
Independent Republican...
News in Brief: Laois Businesses invited to Government Supply Expo; 88 derelict buildings refurbished...
Laois Businesses invited to Government Supply Expo
Local businesses, suppliers, and entrepreneurs are being invited to attend "one of the most important procurement events of...
Laois TD tells Dáil Éireann that ‘women with endometriosis have been ignored for far...
A Laois TD has told Dáil Éireann that "women with endometriosis have been ignored for far too long."
Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley made the...
Taoiseach confronted by Laois TD regarding ‘failure’ of special needs services for children
Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has challenged the Taoiseach in the Dáil regarding what he described as “the failure" of the Government to provide...
New Laois Cathaoirleach Barry Walsh meets Tánaiste Simon Harris in Government buildings
Housing, supporting business, and agriculture were just some of the issues discussed by by Barry Walsh, the new Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, when...
Brian Stanley: Catherine Connolly is the best person for the Aras if we want...
Laois Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley is throwing his weight behind Galway TD Catherine Connolly to run for president and be an agreed left-wing...
Local TD ‘really shocked’ as cost of Laois bus stops/shelters revealed at over €24,000...
A Laois TD has said he is "really shocked" at recently unveiled figures that reveal the cost of new bus stops/shelters in Portlaoise was...
News in Brief: Consultation into community and voluntary sector; new appointment by Laois Fianna...
Laois TD praises new consultation process in community and voluntary sector
A Laois TD has said a new consultation process offers stakeholders "an opportunity to...
Mountmellick nursing home ‘proven to be the best model’ following ‘glowing’ HIQA report amid...
St Vincent's Hospital Mountmellick has received a "glowing" report from HIQA following an unannounced recent inspection, with the evidence being used by a Laois...
News in Brief: Public transport needs, upgrade grants for Laois properties and funding for...
Stanley highlights public transport needs during Dáil debate
Laois Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley had a busy time of it at last week's Dáil Debate on...
News in Brief: Laois TD hits out at new rent measures, €170,000 for Safe...
Stanley says 'national emergency' will be exacerbated by Government's new rent measures
Laois TD Brian Stanley has described the ongoing housing crisis as a "national...
Laois TD hits out at Government, telling Dáil that ‘having vacant homes in the...
A Laois TD has hit out at the Government, telling the Dáil that “having vacant homes in the middle of a housing crisis is...
Local TD says new rent rules are ‘a recipe for chaos in Laois for...
A Laois TD has said that new rent rules "will lead to a further hike in already sky-high rents," describing the proposed new rules...
40 years and counting: Warm congratulations as Seamus McDonald celebrates significant milestone as Laois...
Forty years is a significant milestone and it's what Seamus McDonald is celebrating this month as a member of Laois County Council.
The Rosenallis man...
Laois TD introduces Dáil Bill to ‘protect householders’ who live nearby ‘huge’ Wind Turbines
A Laois TD has introduced a Bill in the Dáil this week that would "protect householders" in counties where "huge" Wind Turbines are planned.
Independent...
TB, calendar farming and application form challenges – Oireachtas committee suspended as Willie Aird...
A frustrated and passionate address from Laois TD Willie Aird led to an Oireachtas committee meeting being briefly suspended this week in Leinster House.
Deputy...
News in Brief: Biodiversity projects, walking trails, and Laois County Councillor speaks in European...
Over €95,000 for Laois biodiversity projects
Community groups in County Laois are set to benefit from funding of over €95,000 for local biodiversity initiatives as part...
Laois TD calls for action to address ‘absolutely shocking’ driving test wait times
A Laois TD has called for action to address the "absolutely shocking" time that people in the county are having to wait for driving...
News in Brief: Cúl na Móna Biodiversity Greenway, ‘improved infrastructure’ for housing, and further...
Laois Senator Calls on Government to back 'visionary' Cúl na Móna Biodiversity Greenway
Laois Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has called on the Government to...
60 social homes reactivated, €1.8m Housing Adaption Grants Approved for Laois plus free book-bags for...
60 social homes reactivated in Laois
Investment of €660,000 helped bring 60 homes back into use in Laois during 2024 as part of the Government's...
Laois TD to focus on neutrality, bolstering defence and cyber attacks following appointment to...
A Laois TD has been appointed to the new Oireachtas National Security and Defence Committee, which is to be chaired by Sinn Féin TD...
