A Draft Carlow-Graiguecullen Joint Urban Local Area Plan 2024-2030 has been prepared.
Submissions or observations are hereby invited from the public and interested bodies between 13th December 2023 to 5th February 2024 inclusive.
Category: News
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Notification of Temporary Traffic Management Arrangements on the L-7797 at Aughnacross, Ballinakill, Co. Laois
Laois County Council wishes to advise of Temporary Traffic Management at the following location:
L-7797 Aughnacross, Ballinakill
From a point: Junction with L7794 (Approx. 52.896200, -7.276324)
To a point: Junction with L7795 (Approx. 52.896506, -7.276342)
ON and/or BETWEEN the following dates & times:
21/12/2023 08:00 and 21/12/2023 18:00
22/12/2023 08:00 22/12/2023 18:00
02/01/2024 08:00 02/01/2024 18:00
03/01/2024 08:00 03/01/2024 18:00
For the purposes of: Layby/ Widening Works
Any objections or observations shall be emailed to:
Email 1: rglynn@laoiscoco.ie and copy the following:
Email 2: wwilkinson@laoiscoco.ie
Email 3: kquinn@laoiscoco.ie
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Christmas Tree Recycling
Non artificial Christmas Trees will be accepted for recycling free of charge at Kyletalesha Landfill Site until Saturday 27th January 2024
Please remove all lights and decorations beforehand.
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Landfill & Recycling Centres – Christmas Opening Hours
Please see details below for the opening hours over the Christmas Period for Kyletalesha Landfill and Recycling Centre and also the Recycling Centre in Portarlinton.
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Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme at An Lochán, Summerhill, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Click the image for more information
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Community Climate Action Fund – applications are open
Laois Community Climate Action Fund is now open online for application from and will remain open until March 2024.
The online application is accessible on https://laois.ie/about-the-council/climate-action/community-climate-action-fund/
Before starting your application form please review the Community Climate Action Fund Guidance Document, also available on the website.
The fund aims to support small and large, rural and urban communities to take positive climate action.
A total of €465,000 has been allocated to Laois County Council for funding of community climate action projects over 18 months.
Projects are eligible for 100% funding, up to a maximum of €100,000.
This is an open competition, so application does not guarantee funding.
With consideration for the fact that community groups and organisations traditionally take a well-deserved break from activities over the month of December, information sessions will be held online during the month of January.
Dates and times to be advised in the New Year so please keep an eye on the webpage.
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DO YOU QUALIFY FOR A POSTAL/SPECIAL VOTE?
CLÁR NA TOGHTHÓIRÍ
AN BHFUIL TÚ I DTEIDEAL VÓTA SPEISIALTA/AR PHOSTA A CHAITHEAMH?
Tá feidhm ag socruithe speisialta vótála i gcás na dtoghthóirí seo a leanas:
- Baill d’Óglaigh na hÉireann
- Baill den Gharda Síochána
- Daoine a bhfuil tinneas coirp/meabhrach nó míchumas coirp orthu a bhfuil cónaí orthu sa bhaile
- Daoine nach bhfuil in ann vótáil go pearsanta mar gheall ar a gcúinsí slí bheatha/oideachas
- Daoine le tinneas coirp nó míchumas coirp a bhfuil cónaí orthu in ospidéal, i dteach altranais nó institiúid dá leithéid.
Is féidir foirmeacha iarratais maidir leis an méid thuas a íoslódáil ó www.checktheregister.ie nó trí theagmháil a dhéanamh le register@laoiscoco.ie nó trí ghlaoch a chur ar (057) 8664105. Ba cheart iarratais chomhlánaithe a sheoladh ar ais chuig Comhairle Contae Laoise, Gnóthaí Corparáideacha, Áras an Chontae, Port Laoise, R32 EHP9. Áireofar iarratasóirí a mheastar a bheith incháilithe ar liosta na vótálaithe post/speisialta.
DO YOU QUALIFY FOR A POSTAL/SPECIAL VOTE?
Special voting arrangements apply in the case of the following electors:
- Members of the Defence Forces
- Members of An Garda Siochána
- Persons with a physical/mental illness or physical disability living at home
- Persons unable to vote in person because of the circumstances of their occupation/education
- Persons with a physical illness or physical disability living in a hospital, nursing home or similar institution.
Application forms in respect of the above can be downloaded from www.checktheregister.ie or by contacting register@laoiscoco.ie or by calling (057) 8664105. Completed applications should be returned to Laois County Council, Corporate Affairs, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, R32 EHP9. Applicants who are deemed eligible will be included on the Postal/Special voters list.
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Christmas Closing Arrangements 2023
Christmas Holiday Arrangements – Christmas 2023 Closing Arrangements
Is mian le Comhairleoir, Paschal MacFhíobhuí, 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 Paschal McEvoy, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Members of Laois County Council, 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
Our offices will close to the public from 4.00 p.m. on Friday, 22nd December, 2023 and will re-open at 9.00 a.m. on Tuesday, 2nd January, 2024. To report an issue on water supply/water quality or wastewater please contact Irish Water on 1800 278278.
An Roinn Pleanála, – Planning Department,
The Planning Department will close to the public from 1.00 p.m. on Friday, 22nd December, 2023 and will re-open at 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 2nd January 2024. Pre-planning meetings are suspended from the 15th December 2023 until Thursday, 11th January, 2024.
Mótarchánach, Oifig Airgid – Motor Tax, Payments Office
The Motor Tax and Cash Office (Payments Office) will close at 12 noon on Friday, 22nd December 2023 and will re-open for business from 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. on Tuesday,
2nd January 2024. For standard motor tax renewals, customers should avail of the online option at www.motortax.ie.
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
CentrePortarlington Recycling
CentreMonday, 18th December, 2023 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. Tuesday, 19th December, 2023 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. Closed Wednesday, 20th December 2023 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. Thursday, 21st December, 2023 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. Closed Friday, 22nd December, 2023 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. Saturday, 23rd December, 2023 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 8.00 a.m. – 1.30 p.m. Sunday, 24th December, 2023 Closed Closed Monday, 25th December, 2023 Closed Closed Tuesday, 26th December, 2023 Closed Closed Wednesday, 27th December, 2023 Closed Closed Thursday, 28th December, 2023 Closed Closed Friday, 29th December, 2023 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. Saturday, 30th December, 2023 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 8.00 a.m. – 1.30 p.m. Sunday, 31st December 2023 Closed Closed Monday, 1st January, 2024 Closed Closed Tuesday, 2nd January, 2024 8.00 a.m. – 3.30pm Closed Wednesday, 3rd January, 2024 8.00 a.m. – 3.30pm 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 Saturday, 23rd December to Wednesday, 27th December 2023 (inclusive) and on Sunday, 31st December 2023 to Monday, 1st January, 2024 (inclusive). The Dog Pound/Shelter will be open on Thursday, 28th December, Friday, 29th December and Saturday 30th December, 2023 between 10.00 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. for the public to bring in stray, reclaim or rehome dogs. The Laois Dog Pound/Shelter will re-open as normal on Tuesday, 2nd January, 2024.
Always remember to keep your dog under effectual control and accompanied at all times in a public place. Ensure your dog has a microchip & certificate of ownership and a current/valid licence, available at all post offices or online at: www.licences.ie
TELEPHONE: (057) 8734067/086 – 2556298. E-MAIL: laoisdogwarden@gmail.com
Stay safe this Christmas Season
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Gender Pay Gap – Press Release
Laois County Council Publishes 2023 Gender Pay Gap Report
Laois County Council has today published its Gender Pay Gap Report, highlighting the percentage difference between what men and women are paid on average in the organisation, irrespective of roles or levels.
The 2023 report shows a Gender Pay Gap of +5.46%(Mean) and -3.22%(Median).
This figure reflects the fact that, males are paid 5.46% more than females when measured as a mean (average) figure. The Median Gender Pay Gap shows that the median rate of pay for females is 3.22% higher than the median rate of pay for males.
Employers with more than 250 employees in Ireland are required to publish their gender pay gap data before the end of 2023 and within six months of their reference date. Laois County and all local authorities in the country chose 30th June 2023 as the reference date.
Commenting following the publication of the report, John Mulholland, Chief Executive said: “Publishing our gender pay gap data helps to reinforce our focus on supporting an open and inclusive workplace at Laois County Council. Our organisation is a place where all employees have the same opportunities for recognition and career development and are treated fairly and equitably at work. We continue to be committed to addressing workplace barriers to equality and creating an open and inclusive workplace community. Many equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives and supports are already in place, and we will continue to work in this area.”
See the Council’s Gender Pay Gap report here https://laois.ie/departments/human-resources/
Working in local government gives people the opportunity to play a key role in the positive development of their county and community. As an employer, Laois County Council is committed to providing a positive and supportive environment for employees. The Council offer flexible and family friendly arrangements, blended working, and great career progression and education opportunities.
The local authority is encouraging anyone looking for a job to visit their website www.laois.ie to find out more about the work they do.
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Christmas Closing Arrangements 2023.
Christmas Holiday Arrangements – Christmas 2023 Closing Arrangements
Is mian le Comhairleoir, Paschal MacFhíobhuí, 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 Paschal McEvoy, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Members of Laois County Council, 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
Our offices will close to the public from 4.00 p.m. on Friday, 22nd December, 2023 and will re-open at 9.00 a.m. on Tuesday, 2nd January, 2024. To report an issue on water supply/water quality or wastewater please contact Irish Water on 1800 278278.
An Roinn Pleanála, – Planning Department,
The Planning Department will close to the public from 1.00 p.m. on Friday, 22nd December, 2023 and will re-open at 9.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 2nd January 2024. Pre-planning meetings are suspended from the 15th December 2023 until Thursday, 11th January, 2024.
Mótarchánach, Oifig Airgid – Motor Tax, Payments Office
The Motor Tax and Cash Office (Payments Office) will close at 12 noon on Friday, 22nd December 2023 and will re-open for business from 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. on Tuesday,
2nd January 2024. For standard motor tax renewals, customers should avail of the online option at www.motortax.ie.
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
Monday, 18th December, 2023 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. Tuesday, 19th December, 2023 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. Closed Wednesday, 20th December 2023 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. Thursday, 21st December, 2023 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. Closed Friday, 22nd December, 2023 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. Saturday, 23rd December, 2023 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 8.00 a.m. – 1.30 p.m. Sunday, 24th December, 2023 Closed Closed Monday, 25th December, 2023 Closed Closed Tuesday, 26th December, 2023 Closed Closed Wednesday, 27th December, 2023 Closed Closed Thursday, 28th December, 2023 Closed Closed Friday, 29th December, 2023 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. 8.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. Saturday, 30th December, 2023 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 8.00 a.m. – 1.30 p.m. Sunday, 31st December 2023 Closed Closed Monday, 1st January, 2024 Closed Closed Tuesday, 2nd January, 2024 8.00 a.m. – 3.30pm Closed Wednesday, 3rd January, 2024 8.00 a.m. – 3.30pm 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 Saturday, 23rd December to Wednesday, 27th December 2023 (inclusive) and on Sunday, 31st December 2023 to Monday, 1st January, 2024 (inclusive). The Dog Pound/Shelter will be open on Thursday, 28th December, Friday, 29th December and Saturday 30th December, 2023 between 10.00 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. for the public to bring in stray, reclaim or rehome dogs. The Laois Dog Pound/Shelter will re-open as normal on Tuesday, 2nd January, 2024.
Always remember to keep your dog under effectual control and accompanied at all times in a public place. Ensure your dog has a microchip & certificate of ownership and a current/valid licence, available at all post offices or online at: www.licences.ie
TELEPHONE: (057) 8734067/086 – 2556298. E-MAIL: laoisdogwarden@gmail.com
Stay safe this Christmas Season
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Need to scrap your car ?
Avoid dodgy dealers offering cash for your old car or advertising on social media platforms. They will not give you the correct paperwork and your old car could end up being used in criminal activity.
In order to scrap a car, you need to take it to an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) that is licensed by the EPA or the Local Authority. Disposal of a car poses an environmental risk due to the hazardous materials contained in these vehicles such the lead acid batteries; fluids, including lubricating oil, coolant and brake fluid; as well as the catalytic converters, all of which must be disposed of safely in order to prevent pollution.
What steps do I need to take to scrap my car?
The first thing you need to do is contact your local authority to find out where the nearest ATF is to you. Full details and a list of registered contactors can be found here: https://laois.ie/departments/environment/waste-recycling/waste-disposal/end-of-life-vehicles/
What do I need to bring with me?
Bring your vehicle registration documents, ID and proof of address with you.
What else should I note?
Don’t remove any parts of the car, eg the gearbox, as you may be charged for the disposal. Tell your insurer your car has been scrapped. They’ll generally let you transfer any funds you hold with them towards insuring your next vehicle or give you a refund.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Once the car is scrapped the ATF will issue you with a certificate of destruction, which means the car has been de-registered, and will forward the details of the certificate of destruction to the National Vehicle File
