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House building recovery could pave way for new Laois jobs at Telfords stores

Two Telfords branches in Laois could soon be getting the green light to begin recruiting as a result of the revival in house and other construction. Grafton Merchanting ROI (GMROI), owner of the Telfords in Portlaoise and Mountrath, has announced it ...

12 Apr 2017 at 13:25

Business

Laois has joint fastest rate of house price growth in Ireland finds new estate agent survey

The price of the average three-bed semi in Laois has risen 6.7% to €160,000 in the last three months, according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. If accurate the increase would put Laois joint top with Roscommon as the ...

26 Sept 2017 at 11:00

National News

'Really positive news' - O'Brien confirms almost 3k homes began construction in March

The Minister for Housing has confirmed almost 3,000 homes began construction in March 2022. Minister Darragh O'Brien confirmed the news - which he called "really positive" - through social media today (Friday April 22). According to the ...

22 Apr 2022 at 13:03

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Laois had record number of homes being built since start of year

The number of commencement notices for residential construction starts in Laois in the first three months of 2024 has increased by 84%. That's according to new figures from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage which ...

22 Apr 2024 at 09:04

National News

Action plan to boost careers in construction launched by Govt

A plan to boost employment in the construction sector has been launched by the Government. The 'Careers in Construction Action Plan' identifies the need for the construction industry to recruit and retain a higher number of workers ...

23 Aug 2023 at 15:13

National News

50% fewer Irish homes began construction works in April compared to year prior

Fifty percent fewer Irish homes began construction works in April compared to the year prior. That's according to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which yesterday (Thursday May 26) released data on ...

27 May 2022 at 12:26

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Government grants permission for new Special Educational Needs Classrooms at Laois school

Sean Fleming TD has announced that Castletown National School has received permission from the Government to proceed with construction works of two new special educational needs classrooms, a drop-off point for students ...

31 May 2024 at 17:52

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New housing estate on the cards near Portlaoise secondary schools

Plans are being drawn up to build more than 40 new houses on a site near to two secondary schools in Portlaoise. Graham Developments are in the process of applying to Laois County Council to build 43 two storey ...

14 Dec 2016 at 12:59

National News

Housing Dept reveals over 40% more new homes began construction in 2021 than year prior

Thirty thousand seven hundred and twenty four new homes were recorded as having commenced construction in 2021, marking an increase of 42% on the year prior. That's according to the Department of Housing, ...

21 Jan 2022 at 17:01

National News

Construction on thousands of new homes began in May 2022, Housing Dept confirms

Construction on almost 3,000 new residential homes took place in May this year. That's according to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which today (Monday June 20) published ...

20 Jun 2022 at 11:56

National News

Central Bank governor casts doubt on easing lending rules to build more homes

Central Bank of Ireland governor Gabriel Makhlouf has cast doubt on Government proposals that would allow developers to invest less money and borrow more from banks to increase building supply. ...

24 Mar 2025 at 16:03

Laois students awarded first construction qualifications

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Mountmellick students awarded first construction qualifications

Transition year and senior cycle students from Mountmellick Community School recently completed their Safe Pass training with the Construction Industry Federation and SOLAS. Safe Pass is the ...

20 Mar 2024 at 19:52

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