Minister believes Census results show need for greater services in Laois
Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan believes that today's Census results prove that Laois needs greater state investment in public services.
The Fine Gael TD...
Watch: Deputy Seán Fleming aims thunderous outburst at Michael Noonan
Deputy Seán Fleming was involved in a thunderous outburst at Minister for Finance Michael Noonan in a Dáil exchange this week.
Minister Noonan had accused...
Snow joke as Laois delegation fail to make New York for St Patrick’s Day
One of the main Laois delegations scheduled to go to New York for last week's St Patrick's Day parade never made it as far...
Laois councillors welcome the purchase of land off M7 motorway
Some of the Portlaoise-based county councillors have reacted favourably to the news that the council is to buy almost 80 acres at Togher, just...
Tributes being paid as Martin McGuinness dies aged 66
Martin McGuinness - one of the most influential Irish politicians of recent times - has passed away early this morning in his native Derry.
McGuinness...
Brian Stanley pays tribute to Martin McGuinness
Laois Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has paid tribute to his party colleague Martin McGuinness who passed away this morning in hospital in his...
Flanagan praises Martin McGuinness for ’embrace of the politics of peace’
Laois TD and Minister for Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan commended Martin McGuinness for “his embrace of the politics of peace” and the “immense personal contribution”...
Fianna Fail ready for election – and for power again – claims Sean Fleming
Portlaoise Hospital, the housing crisis, employment in the Laois region, a swipe at Fine Gael and a declaration that Fianna Fail are ready for a...
‘A lot of energy from last general election … target now is second seat’...
Fianna Fail leader Michael Martin has told the Laois members of the party to target a second seat in the county in the next...
Sunday Interview: Local political life – ‘You need a tough skin and a hard...
For as long as Tom Mulhall can remember he has been involved in community groups and committees, going to meetings, trying to get things...
Laois Fianna Fail stalwarts praised by Michael Martin
Laois County Councillor Jerry Lodge - who will this year celebrate 50 years as an elected representative - was singled out for special praise...
Fleming raises concerns over wind energy guidelines
Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Sean Fleming says he has serious concerns after obtaining new information which shows that the publication of the revised...
Flanagan: Older Laois people will have more money in their pockets
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade has insisted that older Laois people will benefit greatly from Fine Gael's new health legislation.
Charlie Flanagan is...
TD and Councillor clash over appropriate use of Emo Court cottages
Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council Tom Mulhall says he "totally disagrees" with Deputy Sean Fleming's view that the cottages on the land of Emo...
Flanagan to spend St Patrick’s Day in Italy
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Charlie Flanagan is off to the land of love on St Patrick’s Day.
The Fine Gael TD will spend...
Wired with Whelan: The rumour mill can grind you down in the best little...
“Oh! What a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.”
Welcome to Ireland. The best little country in the world.
The best little...
Pressure on department to source site for new Portlaoise secondary school
Prospective parents, students and teachers were in attendance at a packed information night on Thursday for Dunamase College, the new secondary school set to open...
Twenty four Laois schools have no access to psychological service
A total of 24 schools across Laois do not currently have access for to a National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) psychologist.
The figure was...
Graiguecullen to stay in Laois, proposes Boundary Committee
There is relief for the people of Graiguecullen this evening with the news that the Carlow Boundary Review Committee has opposed any changes to...
10 lesser known facts about Minister Charlie Flanagan
As Charlie Flanagan is honoured with a civic reception by Laois County Council, we take a look at some of the lesser known facts.
One...
Minister Charlie Flanagan accorded the highest recognition from people of Laois
The worldwide brief and varied political career of Charlie Flanagan was recognised by his own when he was accorded the highest local honour, a...
