Considerable frustration over delay to Ballyfin playground and unexpected bill of €1,500
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 County Councillor says
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 users
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...
Laois man appointed as the new CEO of Meath County Council
Laois man Kieran Kehoe has been appointed as the new CEO of Meath County Council.
The Killenard native has a distinguished working career, most recently...
Good news for Laois as 200 Council homes expected to be completed by year’s...
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 screening for over...
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’ – Local Councillor...
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 in County Laois’...
"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 community’ – Laois...
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 in Laois
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 for business opportunities
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...
Gardai asked to be vigilant over ‘aggressive begging’ in Portlaoise in the run up...
Gardai in Laois have been asked to make sure that elderly and vulnerable people are not put under pressure due to 'aggressive begging' ahead...
“There are people going around ossified drunk cycling on bicycles” – Laois Councillor worried...
Drink and drug driving are massive problems across the country - but a Laois Councillor has detailed her encounters with drunk cyclists.
Sinn Fein Councillor...
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 works
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 Portlaoise side of...
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 placed on Derelict...
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...
Budget 2024: Mixed messages as Council fail to address climate change concerns
Despite a recent commitment from Laois County Council to prioritise the environmental concerns of the county, there was no meaningful increase in funding in...
Budget 2024: Emergency accommodation, local elections, economic development and more
Emergency accommodation funding for Ukranian refugees is set to see an increase of €165,000 in 2024.
The news came at Laois County Council's unveiling of...
Budget 2024: No love for the arts as funding remains stagnant
Laois County Council this week unveiled their Budget for 2024, receiving unanimous praise from the elected members.
It was the first time in history that...
Budget 2024: Almost €30 million to be spent on Laois roads next year
Road Transportation and Safety is set to receive an increase in funding of almost €3.5 million in Laois County Council's Budget for 2024.
In total,...
Budget 2024: Laois fire services set to receive a welcome boost in funding
Laois County Council's Budget for 2024 will see the county's Fire Service receive welcome boost in funding.
In total, the Council will spend over €6.8...
Budget 2024: Over €30 million to be spent on housing in Laois next year
Laois County Council yesterday announced their upcoming Budget for 2024, and housing was to the fore.
In total, the Council will spend €30.6 million on...
In Pictures: New Council-owned car parking facility and transport hub opens in Portlaoise
Laois County Council has announced the opening of a new Car Park and Transport Hub located at Railway Street, Portlaoise.
The Car Park and Transport...
