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Laois County Councillor calls on Minister to introduce National Wills Register...

A Laois County Councillor has called Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD, seeking the introduction of a National Wills Register in Ireland Fine Gael Cllr...

Laois County Council unveil their Indicative Capital Program for 2024, 2025...

Laois County Council have unveiled their Indicative Capital Program 24 - 26 which sets out a list of projects proposed to be undertaken over...

Council may need to take over building of one and two...

Laois County Council may need to take over the building of one and two bedroom homes in the County. That is the view of Sinn...

Uncomfortable standoff in Laois Country Council regarding ongoing Palestinian crisis

There was an uncomfortable moment in Laois County Council Chambers this week, when the ongoing Palestinian crisis was brought up unexpectedly. An attack by Hamas...

Problematic Portlaoise footpaths could be in line for an upgrade if...

The state of the County's footpaths was a major talking point at the monthly meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal Council last week. Several County Cllrs...

Councillor calls for maintenance person to be reinstated for elderly and...

A Laois County Councillor has said there is a serious issue with the treatment of elderly and disabled tenants living in Council houses across...

Community Climate Action Project in Laois ‘sparks momentum for change’

The Council Chamber was alight with inspiration and dedication as community leaders and climate enthusiasts gathered for the Community Climate Action Fund project workshop. Hosted...

Astro Pitch at Portlaoise Leisure Centre ‘in dire need of repair...

The Astro Pitch at Portlaoise Leisure is in dire need of repair and will soon become unplayable Laois County Council has heard. This is the...

More lighting and footpaths needed around Togher to deal with ‘huge’...

The area from Junction 17 Portlaoise Plaza towards Portlaoise Rugby Club and on to Togher Woods is in urgent need of new lighting and...

Considerable frustration over delay to Ballyfin playground and unexpected bill of...

Laois councillors have expressed their frustration over a delay to the new playground in Ballyfin - and an unexpected bill of €1,500 handed down...

Vacant, derelict houses ‘causing a lot of problems’ in Knockmay, Laois...

A local Cllr has called for Laois County Council be given an update as to when the six vacant houses in Knockmay will be...

Local Councillor seeks to make driving conditions easier for Laois road...

Laois County Council are being called upon to improve the safety of county's roads and make driving conditions easier for Laois road users. Cllr Barry...

Laois County Council called on to re-pave and landscape Ballinakill Square

A local County Councillor has called on Laois County council to put a plan in place to re-pave and landscape the Square in Ballinakill. Cllr John...

Social Enterprises provide ‘significant social and economic value’ to communities

Laois County Council has been urged to consider the "significant social and economic value" of Social Enterprises for communities across the County. Cllr Thomasina Connell...

Good news for Laois as 200 Council homes expected to be...

There was some welcome news on the housing front at this week's meeting of Laois County Council. Council Chief Executive, Mr John Mulholland confirmed to...

Laois County Council calls on Minister for Health to extend mammogram...

Laois County Council is to write to the Minister for Health to request that mammogram screening be extended to those over the age of...

‘There is no point denying that they can be completely dangerous’...

Laois County Council will call on the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications & Transport, Mr. Eamon Ryan TD to urgently enact legislation to...

‘Ash Dieback in public urban areas is not a significant issue...

"Ash Dieback in public urban areas is not a significant issue in County Laois," local Councillors have been told. Fine Gael Cllr Thomasina Connell had called...

Budget 2024: Major emphasis placed on rural funding

Laois County Council unveiled their budget for 2024 last week, with a big emphasis on rural funding. The Laois Rural Broadband Project is one of...

‘The work of the Midlands LGBT+ Project is vital for our...

A local Councillor has called on Laois County Council to recognise the importance of core funding to support the LGBT+ community in the County. Cllr...

Local County Councillor calls for Hackney Pilot Scheme to be introduced...

A Laois County Councillor has called on the Local Hackney Pilot Scheme to be introduced in rural areas across the County. Fine Gael Cllr, Conor...

Laois County Council purchase site on former Avon factory and plan...

Considerable business opportunities have been made in Portarlington following the purchase of a site in the town. Laois County Council have purchased six acres of...

Water water everywhere – flooding issues reaching breaking point

A Laois County Councillor has put flooding top of his agenda at the November meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District. Fine Gael Cllr Conor Bergin began...

Road safety action needed as ‘dark winter months are coming in’

The many guises of road safety were high on the agenda during the November meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District. Councillor Paddy Bracken has called...

Laois County Councillor shines a light on Rosenallis rivers and tourism

A local Councillor has highlighted the tourism potential of Rosenallis, whilst also urging for better care of the rivers in the area. Fianna Fáil Cllr...

Local Councillor demands safety measures be taken “sooner rather than later”

A Laois County Councillor has outlined several key improvements he wishes to see "sooner rather than later." Independent Cllr Ollie Clooney was speaking at the...

Laois County Council under pressure to deliver funding for urgent road...

Laois County Council has been put under pressure to deliver on funding "that was approved some years ago" for major road works at Middlemount,...

Call made for speed warning sign to be erected from the...

Fine Gael Councillor PJ Kelly has called for speed warning signs to be erected on the R419 Portlaoise Road into Portarlington. Cllr Kelly says there...

Laois County Council urged to bring Mountrath Mart back to life

A local County Councillor has called on Laois County Council to engage with Mountrath Co-Op Livestock Mart committee to help them with costs associated...

‘Someone is going to be killed there’ – Former Laois convent...

A former nuns convent has been placed on the Derelict Sites Register by Laois County Council. The old Presentation convent in question is located in...