Tag: Laois County Council
Council adjourned over PD joke to cathaoirleach
A joke about the Progressive Democrat (PD) past of Laois Cathaoirleach Cllr Tom Mulhall by his Fine Gael colleague Cllr Willie Aird resulted in...
Limit on free legal aid sought by local councillors
A limit on the amount of free legal aid granted to repeat offenders is being sought by elected members of Laois County Council.
A motion...
Dan Keane: What we simply have to know about the planning...
We might as well start with a look at the planning process.
My column over the next few weeks will bring you through the process...
Council buys up houses in estate which was once ‘worst scenario’...
Paperwork is being finalised on the purchase of three houses in Hepburn Court by Laois County Council which will bring to eight the number...
Council to push Portlaoise’s position as the major midlands town
A strong submission pushing the case for Portlaoise to be prioritised as one of the main towns for investment outside of Dublin, is to...
Management of Ballyhoura bike trail predict big success for Slieve Bloom...
The managers of the Ballyhoura Bike Trail in Limerick have given their backing for the mountain bike trail in the Slieve Bloom mountains, predicting...
Council backs legalisation of cannabis
Laois County Council has backed a motion in support of medicinal cannabis, to help people suffering from medical conditions.
Cllr Noel Tuohy, who brought the...
Cllr Mulhall asked not to shake President Trump’s hand
Laois County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Tom Mullhall was asked not to shake President Donald Trump’s hand if he meets him on his visit to...
3,000 houses lie vacant as housing waiting list grows
Many families in Laois are waiting over four years to secure a council house, while 3,000 houses are currently lying idle in the county.
Due...
Minister Charlie Flanagan accorded the highest recognition from people of Laois
The worldwide brief and varied political career of Charlie Flanagan was recognised by his own when he was accorded the highest local honour, a...