Information Technology

Laois County Council provide broadband connection points at specific locations to provide quality broadband services to local communities.

You can apply to Laois County Council to access CCTV footage related to you and recorded by the local authority.

Laois County Council has developed programmes to promote the use of digital technologies to improve service delivery, policy and engagement with communities.

Laois County Council collects geographic data about services such as planning applications, water supplies, road networks and the environment for sharing through interactive maps and data sets.

Laois County Council develop and maintain websites to provide information about local authority services, structures, management and elected members.

Laois County Council supports the roll out of the Government's National Broadband Plan by working with telecommunications companies to deliver broadband services and encourage the take up of high speed connectivity.

Local authorities provide free public WiFi in designated areas to increase public access to online services, promote economic growth, develop digital infrastructure and improve quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors.

Laois County Council publishes policies for the use of CCTV in local authority properties.

Local authorities publish data on specific service areas such as water, soil and air quality, traffic, cycling and pedestrian movement and parking event management. Local authorities analyse the data to inform the development of new services and improve existing services.

Local authorities publish strategies to develop and promote digital economies, digital infrastructure, digital skills, digital societies and services.

Local authorities prepare strategies to develop and promote digital economies, digital infrastructure, digital skills, digital societies and services. You can have an input into the strategies through consultation.

Local authorities may provide reports and information on information technology related matters to government departments and other agencies.

Local authorities collect information technology data and give it to relevant agencies.

Local authorities respond to customer requests such as how to apply for a service, pay for a service, report an issue, make an observation or receive service information.