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Laois Local Election Q & A: Portlaoise infrastructure key

What are your priorities? I have a clear vision for the future of our area, one that is built on prosperity, sustainability and inclusivity for all. My priorities include urban and rural regeneration and development, increased investment for job ...

28 May 2024 at 19:52

General Election

In Pictures: Portlaoise councillor targets Laois Dáil seat

Portlaoise native Cllr Willie Aird is Fine Gael candidate who'll be on the ballot papers of Laois voters when the go to the polls at the next General Election. To see more pictures from his selection night at the Fine Gael General Election ...

08 Sept 2024 at 18:52

Local News

Laois TDs back Oireachtas heart and stroke group

Laois TDs have participated in vital public health support at the inaugural Oireachtas Heart and Stroke group meeting on heart failure at Leinster House. Deputies Brian Stanley and William Aird are backing a call for the estimated 2,462 ...

04 Jul 2025 at 13:53

Local News

Laois TD ask Minister to consider making it law for all pedestrians to wear hi-vis vests

A Laois TD asked the Minister for Transport to consider making it compulsory for all pedestrians to wear high visibility vests. Fine Gael TD Willie Aird made the request in a Parliamentary Question to Minister Darragh O’Brien on ...

02 Jul 2025 at 18:53

Local News

Laois over 70s can bring free companion on travel pass

Thousands of Laois people over the age of 70 will now be entitled to bring a friend or relative with them and travel for free, according to a Laois TD. From September 2025, all people aged over 70 will be entitled to get a Free ...

27 May 2025 at 12:25

Local News

Wooden fence at Portlaoise cemetery not ‘common sense’

The boundary fence between Portlaoise cemetery and a new housing development should be concrete and not made of wood, a councillor has insisted. Cllr Willie Aird made the claim at the Laois County Council where the boundaries ...

09 Sept 2021 at 08:53

Portlaoise

Motorists lost on Crookedy road in Laois with smartphone map apps

Smartphone map apps used by motorists are turning Crookedy road into a Portlaoise bypass road making it unsafe for residents, according to county councillors. Cllr Willie Aird also highlighted the sat nav issue with the ...

17 Dec 2019 at 19:14

Arts & Entertainment

Laois Netflix and Disney Plus users get boost

The decision to postpone indefinitely a levy on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and streaming services will benefit Laois consumers, Fine Gael Deputy William Aird has claimed. Deputy Aird said the decision was made as ...

15 Apr 2025 at 07:54

Laois Council must seal off in to secure Centrepoint insists councillor

Portlaoise

Laois Council must step in to seal off Centrepoint insists councillor

The vandalised vacant former Centrepoint shopping centre in Portlaoise must be sealed off to halt anti-social behaviour, a Portlaoise county councillor has demanded. Cllr Wille Aird said this should be the first ...

28 Mar 2021 at 18:58

Home

Laois Fine Gael poll topper leans toward Leo Varadkar as voice for change

Fine Gael's highest vote-getter in Laois is leaning toward backing Leo Varadkar in his party's leadership race. Speaking to the Leinster Express, Portlaoise-based Cllr Willie Aird, said that, while it was very ...

18 May 2017 at 13:00

Local News

Laois secures €1,147,249 for minor works and national roads maintenance

National roads in Laois will benefit from funding of €1,147,249 million for maintenance and repair work this year. The allocation was issued in two categories. A total of €701,300 was delivered Under Capital ...

28 Mar 2025 at 17:53

Your Community

Fantastic fund granted for Laois parent and toddler groups

Four toddler groups in Laois will receive funding to support parents and young children. Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has welcomed this announcement. Deputy Aird said the funding can be used by these ...

20 Jun 2025 at 18:53

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