Local Democracy Reporting Scheme

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Laois Co Council welcomes approval for a new fire station in Rathdowney

Laois Co Council welcomes approval for a new fire station in Rathdowney

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Laois County Council has confirmed that the long-gestating project will now progress to a full design and cost planning stage.
Head of European Commission Peter Power and the Laois connection 

Head of European Commission Peter Power and the Laois connection 

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Laois will be paired with Malta and will, among other events, receive the Ambassador of Malta
Laois Solar Farm granted planning permission

Laois Solar Farm granted planning permission

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Coimisiún Pleanála has finally granted permission for the long-gestating, long-contentious solar farm in the townlands area of northern Co Laois; in the environs of Morette, Killone, Cappakeel, Rossmore and Raheenahown.
Laois to receive €2.4m for social housing retrofitting scheme 

Laois to receive €2.4m for social housing retrofitting scheme 

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Minister James Browne announced funding of €140 million for local authorities under the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme (EERP)
Grave concerns expressed over lack of space at Laois cemetery 

Grave concerns expressed over lack of space at Laois cemetery 

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

According to an official representing Laois Co Council, there remains ample capacity at the cemetery for at least the next eight years
Laois roundabout to be renamed after ‘boy wonder’ Tommy Murphy

Laois roundabout to be renamed after ‘boy wonder’ Tommy Murphy

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

SLEATY Road roundabout in Graiguecullen is set to be renamed ‘Tommy Murphy Road Roundabout’ in the coming weeks.

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