Tag: Laois County Council
‘Unforeseen problem’ scuppers early allocation of Portlaoise houses
An unforeseen problem will hold up tenants getting keys for Conniberry Way houses in Portlaoise.
The situation was confirmed by Laois County Council chief executive...
Stranded Laois motorists are blocking emergency services
Motorists becoming trapped on roads in Laois are blocking roads and tying up the valuable resources of Laois Fire and Rescue.
"Our crews have spent...
All you need to know today about the current weather situation
With a RED status weather warning remaining in place for county Laois , here's an update of all you need to know as people...
Concerns raised over “shocking” dumping in yard of Mountrath house
Health concerns have been raised about a house in Mountrath which contains rubbish on a par with the landfill at Kyletalesha at the monthly...
Disappointment over the awarding of contracts to non-Laois companies
Councillors expressed their disappointment over the awarding of Laois County Council contracts to companies based outside of Laois at Wednesday's Portlaoise Municipal District meetings.
Cllr...
Council moves to compulsory purchase houses in vandalised estate
Three houses at Hepburn Court which has endured vandalism in the past are to be compulsory purchased by Laois County Council.
The order will be...
Snow ploughs at the ready as council ‘prepares for the worst’
Laois County Council's Extreme Weather Local Coordination committee is “preparing for the worst” in anticipation of the ‘beast from the east’ and extreme weather...
Hopes of saving Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day Parade dashed
It appears that last ditch efforts to save this year's Portlaoise St Patrick's Day Parade have been unsuccessful.
A meeting was held this morning between...
Calls for change at the Station road junction in Portlaoise
There was a call from some Councillors to make safer changes to the Station road junction in Portlaoise on Wednesday morning at the Portlaoise...
‘Pyramids built quicker’ than Laois housing estate
The pyramids were built quicker in Egypt than a housing estate in Laois, according to a local councillor.
The claim was made by Cllr Aidan...
Private golf course planned for exclusive Laois estate
A private golf course is planned for stately Rosenallis mansion Capard House, it has emerged following the publication of a planning application to Laois...
Planned houses in Mountrath cut to six over fears of flooding
The plan for eight new houses to be built in Mountrath has been revisited and changed to six over the risk of flooding.
Risk assessments...
New Portlaoise Library moves a step closer
Tender documents are almost ready for the long-awaited new library in Portlaoise.
Laois County Council CEO John Mulholland confirmed the news at the monthly meeting...
Over 400 names have dropped off the Laois County Council housing...
The Laois County Council housing waiting list has seen a drop of over 400 names in the past four months according to housing officer...
Discussion continues around speed limit in Rathdowney despite council recommendation
Laois County Council have recommended that the speed limit on the Johnstown road in Rathdowney to not be extended, but that has not stopped...
‘Major drainage work’ required to prevent flooding
'Major drainage work' is required on the main rivers in Laois to prevent further flooding, according to Cllr Tom Mulhall.
“It is the same story...
Water contamination risk in Portlaoise now ‘very low’
The water supply for thousands of homes in Portlaoise is no longer deemed at high risk of Cryptosporidium contamination, it has been confirmed.
The confirmation...
Mountrath flooding not helped by blocked pipes says Cllr Kelly
Councillor James Kelly was angered by the lack of action by Laois County Council surrounding the flooding in Mountrath.
Cllr Kelly made his point at...
Urgent flood defence work to begin in Mountmellick
Work is to begin as a ‘matter of urgency’ to prepare flood defences in Mountmellick.
Following the severe and unprecedented flooding of November 22, 2017...
Catherine Fulvio’s tasty demo on food waste in Portlaoise
One of Ireland’s renowned chefs, Catherine Fulvio will whisk up some tasty meals and teach people how to cut down on food waste later...
One fifth of roads in Laois are treated in freezing weather
Just over one fifth of roads in Laois are treated during freezing conditions, it was confirmed recently.
The recent meeting of Laois County Council heard...
Drivers rammed gates to rally in field
Gates were rammed in a field behind Knockmay where drivers then rallied around the field, according to a local councillor.
Cllr Caroline Dwane Stanley described...
Rural lighting needed for people in fear of crime
Public lighting has become a major issue due to the surge in rural crime, with a new policy required to provide one-off lights according...
County Councillor warns CIE that ‘our day will come’
A Laois County Councillor has fired a warning shot towards CIE following a dispute over a footpath in Portlaoise.
The matter arose at a recent...
Objections to Portlaoise orbital road withdrawn
The withdrawal of objections lodged with An Bord Pleanala to compulsory purchase orders for the Portlaoise Orbital Southern Road has been described as “great...
Calls for publication of report on future of Portlaoise hospital
The Minister for Health has been called on to publish the report on the future services at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Cllr Jerry Lodge had...
Invasive Japanese knotweed growing at 60 locations in Laois
A total of 60 sites where Japanese knotweed is growing have been identified in Laois.
The monthly meeting of Laois County Council heard that 600...
Residents assaulted and intimidated in anti-social behaviour in estates
Council tenants who are causing anti-social behaviour - including assaulting and intimidating neighbours - should be evicted, the monthly meeting of Laois County Council...
Council facing massive bill over windfarm legal challenge
Costs to fight a legal challenge against a decision by Laois County Council to effectively make Laois a windfarm-free zone could end up costing...
Council agrees to property tax increase of 10%
Local Property Tax (LPT) in Laois is to be increased by 10 per cent following an agreement by members of Laois County Council this...