Tag: Willie Aird

ESB Networks has successfully completed a critical infrastructure project in Portlaoise, significantly reinforcing the reliability of the network in the Midlands region. This involved the...

Laois TD Willie Aird has welcomed the news that Chinese markets have been re-opened to Irish beef. The market had been closed since September 2024,...

The Government’s decision to vote against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement is not only the right call for farmers in County Laois, but for the...

Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has warned that families in Laois and Offaly are facing unacceptable delays in securing an Assessment of Need for...

Laois Fine Gael TD and Leas Cathaoirleach of the Committee on Agriculture, Willie Aird, has welcomed the introduction of new planning exemption regulations, which...

Farmers in Laois will receive €294,340.30 under the Straw Incorporation Measure which delivers real benefits to farming families, said Fine Gael TD, Willie Aird. Deputy...

Farmers in Laois will benefit from the continued availability of the nitrates derogation, Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has said. Deputy Aird, who is...

Laois TD Willie Aird has called for urgent Government action to deliver a new fire station for Rathdowney. The Fine Gael TD raised the issue...

Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has called for planning rules to be reformed to make it easier for farming families to build homes...

A Laois TD has called for planning rules to be reformed to make it easier for farming families to build homes and lives on...

Five schools in Laois are set to benefit from funding as part of the Climate Action Summer Works Scheme. So says Fine Gael TD Willie...

Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has welcomed the Government’s commitment to securing a future for the Leprino Foods facility in Portlaoise. This is following...

At this week’s meeting of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport, Laois TD William Aird called on Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to take Compulsory...

The new housing plan highlights the key priorities in delivering more housing for Laois according to Fine Gael TD Wille Aird. Deputy Aird said since...

Fine Gael’s Agriculture and Rural Development conference is 'a big opportunity for farmers, rural entrepreneurs and community leaders in Laois to contribute and shape...

€152,350 has been allocated to Laois County Council for the Slieve Bloom Signage Strategy through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. This will deliver walking trails...

Defence Forces personnel from Laois will take part in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), in what is likely to be the...

With many tillage farmers across the region currently sowing winter crops, the industry as a whole was discussed in the Dáil last week. In a...

The new TFI Child Leap Card has extended free travel in Laois across TFI services for children between 5 and 8 years of age. Speaking...

SIPTU representatives are to meet with senior management at Leprino Foods in Portlaoise today following the announcement that the company intends to cease production...

Over €360,000 has been awarded to ten projects in Laois to "enhance" and "improve" outdoor recreational facilities across the county. The ten projects will receive...

Over half-a-million euro for water infrastructure in Laois  11 projects in Laois will split over half-a-million euro to "deliver essential water and waste water infrastructure" local...

Laois Businesses invited to Government Supply Expo Local businesses, suppliers, and entrepreneurs are being invited to attend "one of the most important procurement events of...

More than 11,500 premises in Laois between homes, businesses, farms, schools and community organisations can now avail of high-speed broadband under the National Broadband...

Laois TD praises new consultation process in community and voluntary sector A Laois TD has said a new consultation process offers stakeholders  "an opportunity to...

A total of 127 carers in Laois are due to receive an increase in their Carer's Allowance when the changes to the means disregard...

Stanley highlights public transport needs during Dáil debate Laois Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley had a busy time of it at last week's Dáil Debate on...

Stanley says 'national emergency' will be exacerbated by Government's new rent measures Laois TD Brian Stanley has described the ongoing housing crisis as a "national...

The Government has awarded €125,000 to Laois County Council to be allocated to create a space for teenagers. Laois County Council worked with Laois Comhairle...

132 groups all across County Laois, each wide-ranging and rooted in their communities, have this week received a boost in funding support. The investment, made...