Remembering the ‘Brawl in the Dáil’ featuring a high-profile Laois TD
Last year the Irish Independent obtained an exclusive extract of the book 'A Century of Politics in the Kingdom - A County Kerry Compendium'.
Here, authors Owen...
Sinn Fein select three candidates to contest 2019 Local Elections
Sinn Fein has selected three of their four candidates to contest the elections next May to Laois County Council.
TD Brian Stanley confirmed the news...
Lo-call numbers not necessarily low cost – Fleming
Laois TD Sean Fleming has called for 'clarity and consistency' when it comes to dialling lo-call numbers, as they may not necessarily mean low...
No General Election in 2019 as Fianna Fáil to extend confidence and supply arrangement
News has just broke that Fianna Fáil are to extend the confidence and supply arrangement with Fine Gael for one more budget.
It is expected...
CCTV blockage for communities raised with Minister for Justice in the Dáil
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has raised the issue with community CCTV cameras in the Dáil with Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan.
Deputy Stanley said...
New candidates welcomed into the fold as Fianna Fail target gains in 2019 Local...
A high-profile battle, three new candidates welcomed into the fold, TDs from two different constituencies, a selection of their stalwarts from the past, news...
Madigan and Ormond added as Fianna Fáil finalise General Election candidates
The political parties are busy getting ready for three elections at the moment - Local, European and General.
While the Local and Europeans are set...
Fianna Fail complete their team for 2019 Local Elections
The Fianna Fail team for the 2019 Local Elections in Laois is now complete following their selection convention for the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick and Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal...
’Laois public being hoodwinked on Portlaoise Hospital’
A Laois TD has said that the people of Laois are being 'hoodwinked' with promises made by the government to 'drag the issue beyond the...
Well-known Laois duo set for battle at Fianna Fail Local Election Convention for Borris-Mountmellick
Two well-known Laois GAA faces are set to go head-to-head in the upcoming Fianna Fail Selection Convention for the Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick area.
Former GAA President, Liam...
Social welfare waiting times are unacceptable, claims local TD
Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare South Fiona O'Loughlin has expressed huge concerns over the delays in processing social welfare payments.
“Through a series of Parliamentary...
Sixty-five Laois schools to receive minor works grant payment
A total of 65 Laois schools will receive a Minor Works Grant payment over the coming days for small scale works and improvements.
This is according...
Portlaoise set to receive over €3 million for cultural town centre fund
Urban regeneration and development projects in Portlaoise are set to receive €3,357,000 in funding projects.
This €3 million forms part of the €30 million allocated...
Local election hopeful calls for sexual assault victims to not be subjected to further...
A Fine Gael candidate running for the Laois County Council elections raised the issue of putting strong measures to protect victims of sexual crimes...
Portlaoise Fianna Fail select three candidates for Local Election
Tonight saw the Fianna Fail selection convention for the local election area of Portlaoise.
And there was something of an upset as sitting Cllr Pauline...
Fine Gael General Election candidate announces where she’ll run in 2019 Locals
In the 2016 General Election, Fine Gael candidate Thomasina Connell polled over 4,000 first preference votes - an impressive haul for a young rookie...
Laois TD says it is ‘shocking’ almost 600 await home support services
Brian Stanley TD has said “that it is shocking over 578 of the most vulnerable people are waiting for home support services across Laois...
Laois/Offaly should be a hub of future employment and apprenticeships – Stanley
Laois TD Brian Stanley TD has raised issue no longer limiting young people's options for long-term careers and spoke about the value of apprenticeships...
Facilitator to be appointed to head up consultation in Portlaoise Hospital
A Laois TD has received confirmation from Minister Simon Harris that an external facilitator will be appointed to head up the consultation process on...
Garda Fraud Unit to tackle insurance fraudsters is going nowhere – Cowen
Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly, Barry Cowen, has expressed deep frustration at the lack of progress in establishing a dedicated unit within An Garda...
A Portlaoise nursing home is under new ownership
Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise has been purchased by Amanda Torrens through her company Brindley Healthcare.
The owner is from Donegal and she has been...
Cowen selected again in Offaly as Fianna Fail look towards General Election
Fianna Fail members in Offaly have chosen Barry Cowen to represent the party once again in the next General Election following their Selection Convention...
Five candidates in the mix as Fianna Fail to select General Election candidates in...
Fianna Fail members in Offaly will have five candidates to choose from at the General Election Selection Convention which is being held in Tullamore...
Spanish mining deal is type of support Midlands needs to address job losses –...
Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen, has said that the €250 million deal to support the Spanish coal mining industry is the type of deal...
LISTEN: Laois Fianna Fáil TD has his say on Peter Casey possibly joining the...
One Laois TD has had his say on Peter Casey's comments about possibly running for a general election as a Fianna Fáil candidate.
The Public...
Update on works on Mountmellick river susceptible to flooding
Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan has received the following update on flood relief works on the Owenass River in Mountmellick.
This comes following...
Laois voters make their decision on the blasphemy referendum
The people of Laois have voted ‘Yes’ remove the prohibition on blasphemy from the Constitution.
27,858 votes were counted with a total valid number of votes...
REACTION: Laois Michael D Higgins campaign organiser welcomes election victory
I The organiser for the Michael D Higgins campaign in County Laois has welcomed the result from the early tallies in county Laois.
Eoin Barry made...
Laois votes for Michael D Higgins as President of Ireland
Laois has voted for Michael D Higgins to be the tenth President of the Republic of Ireland.
The current president received 13,754 votes out of...
€304,255 for upgrade of local roads in Laois
Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, has announced that €304,255 has been granted to County Laois for the upgrade of local roads.
Minister Flanagan...
