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HSE and Government ‘need to step up a gear’ for Primary...

The HSE and Government "need to step up a gear" with regard to progressing Primary Health Centres across County Laois. That is according to local...

Laois TD calls for universal housing plan to ‘speed up delivery...

A Laois TD has said he is "demanding" that the new Government implement a universal plan for affordable housing. Speaking in the Dáil this week,...

Laois TD urges the state to pass the Occupied Territories Bill...

“The occupied territories bill must be passed as a matter of urgency” says Portlaoise TD Brian Stanley. The bill which has floated around since 2018,...

Tánaiste Simon Harris ‘agrees’ with Laois TD’s opposition to ban on...

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he agrees with a Laois TD regarding the current ban on over-70 school bus drivers. Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley...

News in Brief: Childminders grant now available, lessons from Storm Éowyn,...

Equipment grant now available for Laois childminders  The call has been put out to all childminders in Laois to avail of the 2025 Childminding Development Grant. The...

Ceann Comhairle ruling on Dail speaking row ‘a victory for logic...

Laois TD Brian Stanley has welcomed Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy's decision in relation to the row over Dail speaking rights. Last month, the Dail was...

Laois TD calls for restrictions to be lifted on over-70 school...

A Laois TD has renewed calls to have the Government lift restrictions on bus drivers over the age of 70 from operating school buses. Independent...

Student podcasters put Laois TDs through their paces

Student podcasters from Dunamase College recently got the chance to bring the newly elected TDs for Laois to their ‘Dunamase Diaries’ Podcast Studio. The students...

Laois TD lambasts new government over health, housing, families and workers

Laois TD Brian Stanley has lambasted the new government - saying their first action was to create more 'jobs for the boys'. In a statement...

Laois village ‘left in complete darkness’ amid ‘urgent’ appeals for public...

A village in Laois "urgently needs public lighting" as the community has been left "in complete darkness." That is according to Laois TD Brian Stanley,...

Brian Stanley: ‘The only boss I have now is the people...

While most of the political chatter this week is of cabinet appointments, the return of the Dáil tomorrow marks a new era for Laois...

Caroline Dwane-Stanley announces Sinn Féin resignation – as party now officially...

Cllr Caroline Dwane-Stanley has resigned from Sinn Féin in the latest chapter in the long-running saga with the party following on from husband Brian,...

‘Humbled’ and ‘honoured’ Stanley hits out at ‘dirty campaign’, reaffirms priorities...

Brian Stanley was re-elected to the Dail after Count 8 in the Laois Constituency at the General Election yesterday. The former Sinn Fein man, now...

Caroline Dwane-Stanley: ‘I’ve no announcement today to make about my resignation....

Sinn Féin councillor Caroline Dwane-Stanley has launched a blistering attack on the party following the election of her husband Brian as an Independent TD. Brian...

ELECTED: Brian Stanley returns to the Dail as Independent Republican as...

Brian Stanley has been re-elected to the Dail after Count 8 in the Laois Constituency at the General Election. The former Sinn Fein man, now...

LoveLaois Podcast: 10 minutes with Brian Stanley (Independent)

A Sinn Féin TD since 2011 and a councillor prior to that since 1999, the Brian Stanley/Sinn Fein saga has been well documented at...

On the Canvass: Brian Stanley strengthening his base as General Election...

It is 0° Celsius on a bone-chilling Tuesday evening in Portlaoise, but Brian Stanley and his team are undeterred and out in force. The group...

Brian Stanley: ‘I have a family, I have a wife, I...

Brian Stanley has said that his family have been a "source of immense strength" over the past couple of weeks since his high-profile resignation...

Brian Stanley takes swipe at Sinn Fein and Mary Lou McDonald...

Brian Stanley officially launched his General Election campaign in the Portlaoise Parish Centre recently. In front of a crowd of around 60 people, Stanley took...

Primary Healthcare in Laois ‘needs to move to 21st Century’ says...

A local Independent TD has said Primary Healthcare Services in Laois "needs to move to 21st Century." Deputy Brian Stanley has taken aim at the...

War of words continues as Mary Lou McDonald urges Brian Stanley...

It has rumbled on for the guts of a month now. Brian Stanley's resignation from Sinn Féin, his description of a 'Kangaroo Court' inquiry, his...

Stanley officially announces he will run as ‘Independent Republican’ candidate in...

Laois TD Brian Stanley has officially announced his intention to contest the upcoming General Election as an Independent candidate. Deputy Stanley went a step further,...

Charlie Flanagan calls on Brian Stanley to make a public statement...

Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan has called on his fellow Laois TD Brian Stanley to make a public statement in the Dail. Taking to Twitter/X...

Brian Stanley accuses Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald of ‘abusing...

Laois TD Brian Stanley has accused Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald of 'abusing Dail privilege' in statements she made about him today. Speaking in...

‘I stand by what I stated,’ says Stanley who welcomes Sinn...

Brian Stanley has welcomed Sinn Féin's decision to refer the inquiry into a complaint about him to the Gardaí. In a statement issued by his...

Sinn Féin will contest General Election in Laois, says Mary Lou...

Sinn Féin will have a candidate in the General Election in Laois, according to Mary Lou McDonald, who was speaking in the wake of...

Mary Lou McDonald responds to Brian Stanley’s decision to resign from...

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has issued a statement in response to Brian Stanley's announcement last night that he has resigned from the...

BREAKING: Brian Stanley announces resignation from Sinn Féin

Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has announced his resignation from Sinn Féin in a statement this evening. Stanley has been a TD for Laois-Offaly...

Waterways Ireland announce list of improvements and developments on Laois section...

Waterways Ireland have confirmed its list of planned improvements and developments on the Laois section of the Grand Canal. Waterways Ireland are responsible for developing...

Action needed as Midlands remains without specialised palliative inpatient care unit 

The three Midlands counties Laois, Offaly and Westmeath are dtill without any specialised palliative care inpatient unit. Addressing the matter, Laois Sinn Fein TD, Brian Stanley,...