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