Laois County Council

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  • Register of Electors 2022/2023

    DRAFT REGISTER OF ELECTORS 2022 /2023

     

    The Draft Register of Electors 2022/2023 was published on 1st November, 2021 and is available for inspection at the Council Offices by appointment only. Please contact 057 8664105 if you wish to make an appointment.  It is also available for inspection at Libraries, Garda Stations and Post Offices. Your details can also be checked on www.checktheregister.ie

     

    Any person may claim to have a correction made to the Draft Register of Electors by completing Form RFA1  here to download.  Forms are available at your local County Council Office, Library, Garda Station or Post Office or on request from Corporate Affairs Department at (057) 86 64105, by e-mail to register@laoiscoco.ie or from www.checktheregister.ie The closing date for receipt of claims is 25th November, 2021.

     

    Special voting arrangements apply in the case of Electors who are ordinarily resident in a hospital or nursing home and Electors who have a physical illness or physical disability and who wish to vote from home.  Electors who may not be able to attend a Polling Station due to circumstances of their occupation/education can also apply for inclusion on the Postal Voters list.

     

    Application forms for inclusion on the Postal and Special Voters lists are also available from Corporate Affairs and must be completed and returned by 25th November, 2021.

     

     

    Pat Delaney

    Senior Executive Officer

     

     

  • DRAFT REGISTER OF ELECTORS 2022 /2023

    DRAFT REGISTER OF ELECTORS 2022 /2023

     

    The Draft Register of Electors 2022/2023 was published on 1st November, 2021 and is available for inspection at the Council Offices by appointment only. Please contact 057 8664105 if you wish to make an appointment.  It is also available for inspection at Libraries, Garda Stations and Post Offices. Your details can also be checked on www.checktheregister.ie

     

    Any person may claim to have a correction made to the Draft Register of Electors by completing Form RFA1  here to download.  Forms are available at your local County Council Office, Library, Garda Station or Post Office or on request from Corporate Affairs Department at (057) 86 64105, by e-mail to register@laoiscoco.ie or from www.checktheregister.ie The closing date for receipt of claims is 25th November, 2021.

     

    Special voting arrangements apply in the case of Electors who are ordinarily resident in a hospital or nursing home and Electors who have a physical illness or physical disability and who wish to vote from home.  Electors who may not be able to attend a Polling Station due to circumstances of their occupation/education can also apply for inclusion on the Postal Voters list.

     

    Application forms for inclusion on the Postal and Special Voters lists are also available from Corporate Affairs and must be completed and returned by 25th November, 2021.

     

     

    Pat Delaney

    Senior Executive Officer

  • Lighting up for World Thrombosis Day-13th October

    Áras an Chontae, Portloaise will be lit up in Red and Blue in support of World Thrombosis Day on the 13th October, 2021.

    World Thrombosis Day is a celebration of those who have survived and creates awareness for those who may be at risk in the future.

    Thrombosis Ireland is a registered charity supporting Patients and families affected by blood clots and the lighting of Áras an Chonate is our way of helping the awareness campaign. 

    You can also check out what other events an activities are taking place around the country on their website  www.thrombosis.ie .

  • LAOIS COUNTY COUNCIL IMPROVED PERFORMANCE WHILE MOUNTING COVID RESPONSE, NOAC REPORT SHOWS

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Press Release

    September 30th

     

    LAOIS COUNTY COUNCIL IMPROVED PERFORMANCE WHILE MOUNTING COVID RESPONSE, NOAC REPORT SHOWS

     

    Laois County Council improved its performance across a range of indicators during 2020, despite Covid-19 challenges and while providing additional innovations and services during the pandemic.

    The NOAC Local Authority Performance Indicator Report 2020 shows Laois County Council made advances last year, in particular in the areas of Housing, Roads, Climate Action and Information Technology.

    Covid-19 placed a considerable burden on the Laois County Council, with a reduction in revenues and strained resources. However, essential services were delivered throughout the pandemic while Laois County Council played a vital role in the national response to Covid-19.

    Laois County Council established the Community Call service and received 815 calls from people since March 2020.

    The local authority also provided a range of new supports and grants to businesses, offered resilience and wellbeing supports to the community, and worked to facilitate changes to the public realm in the interests of public health and safety.

    Alongside this, Laois County Council continued to deliver essential services throughout Covid, as the Performance Indicators Report 2020 shows.

    • Laois County Council added 49 units to the social housing stock and provided social housing for 224 families in 2020
    • 81.52% of motor tax transactions were conducted online in 2020, a significant increase from the 2019 figure of 64.71%.
    • The Local Enterprise Office approved 176 trading online vouchers to support Laois businesses to increase their online offering. The LEO also provided mentoring to 300 Entrepreneurs in business. 1,099 people participated in 71 LEO business training courses.
    • In 2020, €3,170,484 was invested in strengthening 8 km of local roads
    • The median number of minutes taken to mobilise the fire brigade in Laois Fire stations to respond to a fire incident was 5.92 minutes and 5.5 minutes in relation to all other incidents.
    • There were more than 621,105 visits to Laois County Council websites and our social media following increased by 17.85% to 51,629 in 2020.

     

    Commenting on the report, John Mulholland, Chief Executive, paid tribute to the hard work and dedication of Laois County Council employees, saying:

    “Laois County Council continued to provide hundreds of services throughout 2020, despite the challenge and uncertainty of Covid-19 and the constraints of public health restrictions. At the same time, we played a vital role in the national response to the pandemic, supporting communities, businesses and local economies.

    “We are continually seeking to improve services and increase efficiency and did manage to make progress in a range of areas last year. Now that we are in a more certain situation with regard to Covid, we will build on our progress, continue to innovate and deliver quality public services.”


    Ends.

  • Supporting World Heart Day, 29th September 2021

    World Heart Day is taking place on Wednesday, 29th September and Laois County Council is supporting the Irish Heart Foundation by lighting up Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise in red.

    The initiative encourages people to look after their heart health, and show support for the thousands of people fighting heart disease and stroke each day. As the National charity fighting heart disease and stroke in Ireland, the Irish Heart Foundation supports, educates and advocates for those people affected by cardiovascular disease living in Laois.

     

    You can find information about heart disease and stroke on https://irishheart.ie/.

     

     

  • Minister Troy meets with the chair of the Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan to discuss their progress Minister visits Low Carbon Centre of Excellence and Business Hub supported by Enterprise Ireland

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Pictured with Minister Robert Troy were Dr. Ann Cusack, Chair of the Midland Regional Enterprise Plans Steering Committee John Mullholland, C.E.O Laois Co Co and Cllr. Conor Bergin, Cathaoirleach Laois County Council Photo Denis Byrne

     

    Minister Troy meets with the chair of the Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan to discuss their progress

    Minister visits Low Carbon Centre of Excellence and Business Hub supported by Enterprise Ireland

     

    Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Robert Troy TD, this week met with Dr Anne Cusack, CEO of Critical Healthcare and chair of the Midland Regional Enterprise Plan steering committee, to discuss progress on the development of the new Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan to 2024.

    The new Plan for the Midlands is one of nine new Plans being developed across the country. The plans hope to build on the strengths and opportunities unique to each region, address ecosystem gaps, and complement and reinforce the ongoing work of the Department’s enterprise agencies and other development bodies in the region.

    The development of the new Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan to 2024 involves collaboration between Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, the Local Enterprise Offices, Local Authorities, higher and further education bodies, businesses and others in the region.

    Speaking during his visit to Laois, Minister Troy said:

     

    “I am very pleased to be here today to meet with Anne Cusack and representatives from the Midland Regional Enterprise Plan Office. Collaboration is a key element to the success of these new Regional Enterprise Plans, and I am delighted with the progress that is being made by regional stakeholders on the development of the new Midland Regional Enterprise Plan to 2024.”

    The meeting was held on Tuesday 14 September at the Beale Centre in Mountmellick, a centre for business excellence, which provides open-plan hot desks, office pods, meeting and teleconferencing rooms as well as state-of-the-art commercial kitchens to businesses in the area. The centre was developed with the support of Enterprise Ireland’s Regional Enterprise Development Fund (REDF).

    The Minister also had the opportunity to meet with local businesses supported by Laois Local Enterprise Office and Enterprise Ireland to see first-hand the work that is being done to support enterprise development on the ground. He continued his visit of Co. Laois, stopping in Portlaoise to visit the CUBE, a developing multi-point incubation hub and Low Carbon Centre of Excellence also supported under Enterprise Ireland’s REDF.

    Speaking at the CUBE, the Minister added:

    “The Regional Enterprise Development Fund was introduced to strengthen the potential for enterprise growth and job creation in Ireland’s regions. The CUBE has come into being because of this funding and is addressing a need for an incubation hub for low carbon businesses in the Midlands, enabling access to facilities and supports with which to start a new low carbon business or indeed to grow an existing one.”

    Speaking of the Minister’s visit John Mulholland, Chief Executive of Laois County Council, said:

    “Laois County Council is delighted to welcome Minister Troy on his visit to a number of local businesses and projects that have benefitted from the Regional Enterprise Development Fund.

    “The council has been strong and steadfast in its support for the development of the Beale Centre & The Kitchens in Mountmellick, and the CUBE in Portlaoise town. The Beale Centre provides remote working and meeting facilities as a member of both the Laois Hub Collective and the Midlands Network of Co-Working Facilities (MNCF). Importantly it also provides a state-of-the-art alternative to a commute to work or from your own home.

    “The CUBE also seeks to distinguish itself as a low carbon centre of excellence in the region and position the Midlands as a destination of choice in which to develop a low carbon business with excellent linkages to research, development and innovation networks across Ireland and further afield. In the short term it will develop strong synergies with the Portlaoise Low Carbon Town Project, the local business community and will strive to act as an example for other towns across the country.”

    Dr. Anne Cusack, Chair of the Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan, said:

     

    “It is a pleasure as always to meet Minister Troy along with Sarah Morgan, Programme Manager for the Midlands REP and members of the steering committee to advise of progress in development of the Plans to 2024. This plan seeks to nurture resilience and recovery, create jobs, and realise opportunities presented by Climate Action in the transition to a zero-carbon economy, digitalisation and smart specialisation, and placemaking, and will promote the Midlands as a community in which to live, create, study, work, visit, and invest.

    “It is very important to note that we will build on the successes to date, achieved under the two former enterprise plans, which have resulted in the unemployment rate of the region decreasing from 14.8% to 6% or an additional 31,200 people at work in the region. This has been achieved through collaboration of the Local Authorities, regional stakeholders, enterprise agencies and private industry. I look forward to launching the Midlands Regional Enterprise Plan to 2024 in the coming months”.

    Finally, while in Portlaoise the Minister also took the opportunity to visit the Vision 85 Business Hub, one of many hubs supported by the Enterprise Ireland, Enterprise Centres Fund in November 2020.

     

    ENDS

  • Christmas Closing Arrangements

    CHRISTMAS CLOSING ARRANGEMENTS

    Is mian le Comhairleoir, Catherine Fitzgerald,  Cathaoirleach Comhairle Chontae Laoise, Comhaltaí de Comhairle Chontae Laoise agus an Bainistíocht agus Foirne, Nollaig agus Athbhliain Shona Sábháilte a ghuí ar ár gcustaiméirí, iar-fhostaithe agus cairde sa mbaile agus thar lear.

    Councillor Catherine Fitzgerald, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council,  the Members of Laois County Council and the Management and Staff wish all our customers, former employees and friends both at home and away, a safe and Happy Christmas & New Year.

     

    Socruithe do Shaoire na Nollaig

    Christmas Holiday Arrangements

     

    Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise

    County Hall, Portlaoise

    Offices will be closed for business from 4.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 23rd December, 2020 and will re-open at 9.00 a.m. on Wednesday, 30th December, 2020.  Offices will also be closed on Friday, 1st January, 2021 and will re-open at 9.00 am on Monday, 4th January, 2021.  To report an issue on water supply/water quality or wastewater please contact Irish Water on 1850 278278.

    An Roinn Pleanála,

    Planning Department,

    The Planning Department is currently open by appointment only and will close at 1.00 p.m. on Wednesday 23rd December 2020 and will re-open at 9.30 a.m. on Wednesday 30th December 2020.  On Thursday 31st December 2020, the Planning Department will be closed at 12 noon.  The Planning Department will also be closed on Friday 1st January 2021 with business returning by appointment only from Monday 4th January 2021.  Pre Planning meetings are suspended until Monday 4th January 2021.

    Mótarchánach, Oifig Airgid

    Motor Tax, Payments Office

    The Motor Tax and Payments Office will close at 1.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 23rd December, 2020.  Due to the Level 5 restrictions which are due to come into effect from midnight on 24th December, the public counter will remain closed until further notice.  Applications can be made on line @www.motortax.ie or by post.

     

    Seirbhísí Leabharlainne

    Library Services

    Seiceáil do chraobh áitiúil i gcóir sonraí.

    Please check your local branch or www.laois.ie for details.

     

    Líonadh Talún Kyletalesha, Ionad athchúrsála Phort Laoise agus Ionad athchúrsála Cúil an tSúdaire

    Kyletalesha Landfill, Portlaoise Recycling Centre and Portarlington Recycling Centre

     

    Feidhmeoidh Líonadh Talún Kyletalesha, Ionad athchúrsala Phort Laoise agus Líonadh Talún Cúil an tSúdaire mar seo leanas le linn saoire na Nollaig.

    Kyletalesha Landfill, Portlaoise Recycling Centre and Portarlington Recycling Centre will operate as follows over the Christmas Holiday period:

     

    Date Kyletalesha Landfill &

    Portlaoise Recycling Centre

    		 Portarlington Recycling Centre
    Thursday, 24th December, 2020 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. Closed
    Friday 25th December, 2020 Closed Closed
    Saturday 26th December 2020 Closed Closed
    Sunday 27th December 2020 Closed Closed
    Monday 28th December 2020 Closed Closed
    Tuesday 29th December 2020 Closed Closed
    Wednesday 30th December 2020 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m.
    Thursday 31st December 2020 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. Closed
    Friday 1st January 2021 Closed Closed
    Saturday 2nd January 2021 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
    Sunday 3rd January 2021 Closed Closed
    Monday 4th January 2021 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m.

    Coiméad Laois slachtmhar le do thoil le linn tréimhse na Nollaig

    Please remember to keep Laois tidy during the Christmas period

    The Laois Dog Pound/Shelter will be closed from Friday, 25th December to Monday, 28th December 2020 (inclusive) and on Friday 1st January 2021.  The Dog Pound/Shelter will be open on Tuesday, 29th December and Thursday 31st December 2020 between 10.00 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. for the public to bring in stray or reclaim and rehome dogs.  The Dog Pound/Shelter is closed on Wednesdays.  The Laois Dog Pound/Shelter will re-open as normal on Saturday, 2nd January 2021 – 10.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

    Stay safe this Christmas Season and adhere to Covid guidelines

  • General Election 8th February 2020

    CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF FORMS FOR INCLUSION IN THE POSTAL OR SPECIAL VOTERS LIST IS THURSDAY 16TH JANUARY 2020

    CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF FORMS FOR INCLUSION IN THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE LIVE REGISTER 2019/2020 IS WEDNESDAY 22ND JANUARY 2020

    You must be ordinarily resident at the address at which you want to register and aged 18 years or over on polling day in order to vote. If you are on the register and have moved address recently, you may apply to get on the supplement to the register at your new address.

    The right to vote is as follows:

    Irish and British Citizens can vote at the general election.

    Supplement application forms are available below.

    RFA2 Supplement to Register of Electors

    RFA3 – Change of Address

    If you registered to vote in County Laois after the 7th of May 2019(closing date for inclusion in the Supplement to the Register of Electors published for the Local Elections, 2019) and on or before 25th November, 2019 (closing date for inclusion in the 2020/2021 Draft Register of Electors), your name will be included in the Supplementary Register which will be published for the forthcoming General Election, if eligible.

    Supplement to the Postal and Special Voters Lists.

    If you are eligible to vote by post, or are unable to vote in person due to a physical illness or physical disability and resident in a hospital, nursing home or similar institution, and you are not on the Postal Voters List, you can apply for inclusion to the supplement to these lists. Application forms are available from Laois County Council. To request a form please contact Corporate Affairs on 057 86 64105 or  057 86 64094, or send an email to register@laoiscoco.ie.

    Completed forms must be received by Laois County Council on or before Thursday 16th January 2020.

    If you have any queries in relation to the Register of Electors, please contact Corporate Affairs on 057 86 64105 or  057 86 64094, or send an email to register@laoiscoco.ie

    For further details & Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.

  • GENERAL ELECTION 8TH FEBRUARY 2020

    CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF FORMS FOR INCLUSION IN THE POSTAL OR SPECIAL VOTERS LIST IS THURSDAY 16TH JANUARY 2020

    CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF FORMS FOR INCLUSION IN THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE LIVE REGISTER 2019/2020 IS WEDNESDAY 22ND JANUARY 2020

    You must be ordinarily resident at the address at which you want to register and aged 18 years or over on polling day in order to vote. If you are on the register and have moved address recently, you may apply to get on the supplement to the register at your new address.

    The right to vote is as follows:

    Irish and British Citizens can vote at the general election.

    Supplement application forms are available below.

    RFA2 Supplement to Register of Electors

    RFA3 – Change of Address

    If you registered to vote in County Laois after the 7th of May 2019(closing date for inclusion in the Supplement to the Register of Electors published for the Local Elections, 2019) and on or before 25th November, 2019 (closing date for inclusion in the 2020/2021 Draft Register of Electors), your name will be included in the Supplementary Register which will be published for the forthcoming General Election, if eligible.

    Supplement to the Postal and Special Voters Lists.

    If you are eligible to vote by post, or are unable to vote in person due to a physical illness or physical disability and resident in a hospital, nursing home or similar institution, and you are not on the Postal Voters List, you can apply for inclusion to the supplement to these lists. Application forms are available from Laois County Council. To request a form please contact Corporate Affairs on 057 86 64105 or  057 86 64094, or send an email to register@laoiscoco.ie.

    Completed forms must be received by Laois County Council on or before Thursday 16th January 2020.

    If you have any queries in relation to the Register of Electors, please contact Corporate Affairs on 057 86 64105 or  057 86 64094, or send an email to register@laoiscoco.ie

    For further details & Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.

  • Christmas Closing Arrangements 2019

    Is mian le Comhairleoir, William Aird,  Cathaoirleach Comhairle Chontae Laoise, Comhaltaí de Comhairle Chontae Laoise agus an Bainistíocht agus Foirne, Nollaig agus Athbhliain Shona Sábháilte a ghuí ar ár gcustaiméirí, iar-fhostaithe agus cairde sa mbaile agus thar lear.

     

    Councillor William Aird, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council,  the Members of Laois County Council and the Management and Staff wish all our customers, former employees and friends both at home and away, a safe and Happy Christmas & New Year.

     

    Socruithe do Shaoire na Nollaig

    Christmas Holiday Arrangements

     

    Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise

    Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise

    Offices will be closed for business from 4.00 p.m. on Monday, 23rd December, 2019 and will re-open at 9.00 a.m. on Monday, 30th December, 2019.  Offices will also be closed on Wednesday, 1st January, 2020 and will re-open at 9.00 am on Thursday, 2nd January, 2020.  To report an issue on water supply/water quality or wastewater please contact Irish Water on 1850 278278.

     

    An Roinn Pleanála, Mótarchánach, Oifig Airgid agus Íocaíocht Cúnaimh Tithíochta

    Planning Department, Motor Tax, Payments Office and HAP Office

    The Planning Department, Motor Tax, Payments Office and HAP Office will close at 1.00 p.m. on Monday, 23rd December, 2019 and will re-open at 9.30 a.m. on Monday, 30th December 2019.  On Tuesday, 31st December 2019, the Planning Office, Motor Tax, Payments Office and HAP Office will be closed to the public at 12 noon.  The Planning Department, Motor Tax, Payments Office and HAP Office will also be closed on Wednesday, 1st January 2020 with business resuming as normal (9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. for the Motor Tax, Payments Office and HAP Office and 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. for the Planning Department) from Thursday, 2nd January 2020.

     

    Seirbhísí Leabharlainne

    Library Services

    Seiceáil do chraobh áitiúil i gcóir sonraí.

    Please check your local branch or www.laois.ie for details.

     

    Líonadh Talún Kyletalesha, Ionad athchúrsála Phort Laoise agus Ionad athchúrsála Cúil an tSúdaire

    Kyletalesha Landfill, Portlaoise Recycling Centre and Portarlington Recycling Centre

     

    Feidhmeoidh Líonadh Talún Kyletalesha, Ionad athchúrsala Phort Laoise agus Líonadh Talún Cúil an tSúdaire mar seo leanas le linn saoire na Nollaig.

    Kyletalesha Landfill, Portlaoise Recycling Centre and Portarlington Recycling Centre will operate as follows over the Christmas Holiday period:

     

    Date Kyletalesha Landfill &

    Portlaoise Recycling Centre

    		 Portarlington Recycling Centre
    Tuesday, 24th December, 2019 Open until 1.00p.m. Open until 1.00p.m.
    Wednesday 25th December, 2019 Closed Closed
    Thursday 26th December 2019 Closed Closed
    Friday 27th December 2019 Closed Closed
    Saturday 28th December 2019 Closed Closed
    Monday 30th December 2019 Open Open
    Tuesday 31st December 2019 Open Open
    Wednesday, 1st January 2020 Closed Closed

     

    Coiméad Laois slachtmhar le do thoil le linn tréimhse na Nollaig

    Please remember to keep Laois tidy during the Christmas period

     

    The Laois Dog Pound/Shelter will be closed from Wednesday, 25th December to Friday, 27th December 2019 (inclusive) and will be open on Saturday, 28th December 2019 and Monday, 30th December 2019 between 10.00 am and 12.30 pm for the public to bring in stray or reclaim and rehome dogs.  The Dog Pound will also be closed on Tuesday, 31st December 2019 and Wednesday 1st January 2020.  The Laois Dog Pound/Shelter will re-open as normal on Thursday, 2nd January 2020 – 10.00 am to 12.30 pm.

  • Christmas Closing Arrangements 2019

    Is mian le Comhairleoir, William Aird,  Cathaoirleach Comhairle Chontae Laoise, Comhaltaí de Comhairle Chontae Laoise agus an Bainistíocht agus Foirne, Nollaig agus Athbhliain Shona Sábháilte a ghuí ar ár gcustaiméirí, iar-fhostaithe agus cairde sa mbaile agus thar lear.

     

    Councillor William Aird, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council,  the Members of Laois County Council and the Management and Staff wish all our customers, former employees and friends both at home and away, a safe and Happy Christmas & New Year.

     

    Socruithe do Shaoire na Nollaig

    Christmas Holiday Arrangements

     

    Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise

    Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise

    Offices will be closed for business from 4.00 p.m. on Monday, 23rd December, 2019 and will re-open at 9.00 a.m. on Monday, 30th December, 2019.  Offices will also be closed on Wednesday, 1st January, 2020 and will re-open at 9.00 am on Thursday, 2nd January, 2020.  To report an issue on water supply/water quality or wastewater please contact Irish Water on 1850 278278.

     

    An Roinn Pleanála, Mótarchánach, Oifig Airgid agus Íocaíocht Cúnaimh Tithíochta

    Planning Department, Motor Tax, Payments Office and HAP Office

    The Planning Department, Motor Tax, Payments Office and HAP Office will close at 1.00 p.m. on Monday, 23rd December, 2019 and will re-open at 9.30 a.m. on Monday, 30th December 2019.  On Tuesday, 31st December 2019, the Planning Office, Motor Tax, Payments Office and HAP Office will be closed to the public at 12 noon.  The Planning Department, Motor Tax, Payments Office and HAP Office will also be closed on Wednesday, 1st January 2020 with business resuming as normal (9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. for the Motor Tax, Payments Office and HAP Office and 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. for the Planning Department) from Thursday, 2nd January 2020.

     

    Seirbhísí Leabharlainne

    Library Services

    Seiceáil do chraobh áitiúil i gcóir sonraí.

    Please check your local branch or www.laois.ie for details.

     

    Líonadh Talún Kyletalesha, Ionad athchúrsála Phort Laoise agus Ionad athchúrsála Cúil an tSúdaire

    Kyletalesha Landfill, Portlaoise Recycling Centre and Portarlington Recycling Centre

     

    Feidhmeoidh Líonadh Talún Kyletalesha, Ionad athchúrsala Phort Laoise agus Líonadh Talún Cúil an tSúdaire mar seo leanas le linn saoire na Nollaig.

    Kyletalesha Landfill, Portlaoise Recycling Centre and Portarlington Recycling Centre will operate as follows over the Christmas Holiday period:

     

    Date Kyletalesha Landfill &

    Portlaoise Recycling Centre

    		 Portarlington Recycling Centre
    Tuesday, 24th December, 2019 Open until 1.00p.m. Open until 1.00p.m.
    Wednesday 25th December, 2019 Closed Closed
    Thursday 26th December 2019 Closed Closed
    Friday 27th December 2019 Closed Closed
    Saturday 28th December 2019 Closed Closed
    Monday 30th December 2019 Open Open
    Tuesday 31st December 2019 Open Open
    Wednesday, 1st January 2020 Closed Closed

     

    Coiméad Laois slachtmhar le do thoil le linn tréimhse na Nollaig

    Please remember to keep Laois tidy during the Christmas period

     

    The Laois Dog Pound/Shelter will be closed from Wednesday, 25th December to Friday, 27th December 2019 (inclusive) and will be open on Saturday, 28th December 2019 and Monday, 30th December 2019 between 10.00 am and 12.30 pm for the public to bring in stray or reclaim and rehome dogs.  The Dog Pound will also be closed on Tuesday, 31st December 2019 and Wednesday 1st January 2020.  The Laois Dog Pound/Shelter will re-open as normal on Thursday, 2nd January 2020 – 10.00 am to 12.30 pm.

  • Draft Corporate Plan 2019-2024

    Laois County Council is currently preparing a new Corporate Plan in respect of the period 2019 – 2024.

    The Corporate Plan sets out the core values of the organisation, the strategic aims and objectives and the supporting strategies for the implementation of same.

    A copy of the current Plan is available for viewing here. 

    Laois County Council wishes to invite submissions from interested parties in relation to the draft Plan. Submissions should be made in writing to the Director of Corporate Affairs, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co. Laois to be received no later than 12 noon on Monday 21st October 2019.

     

    Carmel McNicholl,

    Senior Executive Officer.