Tag: Laois County Council

People in Laois are being made 'homeless, leading to stress, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts'. That is according to one man who says of he...

"The people of Portlaoise felt abandoned" during the recent cold snap, Laois County Council has heard. Speaking at the first meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal...

The Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise has come under renewed scrutiny as the road continues to be a source of concern in the town. Speaking at...

The lack of a Meals on Wheels service in Portlaoise has been described as "embarrassing" as efforts continue to restore the service in the...

News that a Draft Master Plan for Abbeyleix is not expected to be prepared until the end of June, 2025 has been brandished as...

The Portlaoise Municipal District committee of Laois County Council has elected it's new Cathaoirleach. Councillor Paddy Buggy will take over the role having been proposed...

A Laois TD has called on local community groups to apply for the Local Enhancement Programme. Fianna Fail's Sean Fleming has called on those who...

Laois County Council have confirmed details of their out of hours services to cover the Christmas and New Year period. With the Council Offices set...

Emotions were high on the final day of official business in the Laois County Council chamber for 2024 when the issue of burial spaces...

Laois County Council is back to its full compliment as Paddy Buggy officially took his seat for the first time this morning. Following the election...

A local County Councillor has accused Laois County Council of "doing nothing" to address dangerous trees across the county. Independent Councillor Ollie Clooney hit out...

The footpaths in a major Laois town are in "a dire state" and require urgent attention and increased funding to protect the safety of...

The process to replace Willie Aird on Laois County Council is set to be a straight-forward process. Paddy Buggy is to be co-opted unopposed at...

The Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District is being underrepresented in terms of roads and not receiving a "fair share" of the funding. That is according to Fine...

Construction work on a new housing development in Laois is leading to difficult living situations for the affected residents as well as causing 'serious...

Laois will not be getting another Columbarium Wall, as the County Council has once again kiboshed a request from a community cemetery. Councillor John King...

The winds associated with Storm Darragh have started to subside now after what was an extremely rough night. Wind gusts in excess of 100km/h battered...

Fine Gael expect to have the successor to Willie Aird in place by the next Laois County Council meeting. That is after it was confirmed...

Laois County Council's Severe Weather Assessment Team have released a statement ahead of the arrival of Storm Darragh. Laois has been battered by rain so...

Statkraft Ireland have been awarded provisional planning permission to construct a new wind farm, substation and underground line along part of the Laois/Offaly border. The...

Some of the best student artists across Laois were honoured recently at a ceremony hosted by the Arts Office of Laois County Council. Prize winners...

The November monthly meeting of Laois County Council took place this week, with new Chief Executive, Mr Michael Rainey, in the hot seat for...

Laois County Council's new Chief Executive, Mr Michael Rainey, has described Laois as a 'strong' county as he outlined his plans for his new...

Laois County Council announced their Budget 2025 this week, with close to €124 million to be spent - an increase of 9% from last...

It was a busy day in Laois County Council this week with the Portlaoise Municipal District holding their November monthly meeting. The seven Councillors in...

A heated exchange broke out in Laois County Council on Monday as the elected representatives discussed a proposed development in a Laois village. The councillors...

Laois County Council's Budget 2025 has been formally ratified this week, with close to €124 million to go around. This is an increase of 9%...

Two primary school students received a Civic Reception from Laois County Council last week. Tomas Ramsbottom and Emma Burke of Timahoe National School were the...

It was a busy day in Laois County Council this week with the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District holding their November monthly meeting. The six Councillors in...

The SuperValu Tidy Towns Awards ceremony, recently held at Croke Park, celebrated the exceptional efforts of communities nationwide in enhancing their local environments. Laois Tidy...