Services

You can comment on or object to Laois County Council proposal to remove a vehicular right of way.

You can request Laois County Council to consider your or representations to proposals to remove vehicular right of way at an oral hearing.

Laois County Council maintain a public register of quarry operators.

Laois County Council regulate the management of waste from quarries to prevent or reduce environmental damage.

Laois County Council regulate the sale and use of plastic film on farms to ensure it is collected and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.

Laois County Council maintain a register of producers and manufacturers of farm plastics.

You can contact us for help or to make payments by phone, post, call to our office at Laois County Council office.

Laois County Council provide reports and information on their finances to government departments and other agencies.

Laois County Council collect finance data and give it to relevant agencies.

Laois County Council provide information and advice to the public, community and voluntary groups, business owners and schools about fire safety and prevention, fire regulation, building standards, and fire and emergency response.

Laois County Council publish plans outlining their fire and emergency operations including fire stations, appliances, equipment, water supplies, training, and procedures for dealing with fires and emergencies.

Laois County Council responds to fires, road traffic accidents, flooding, chemical and hazardous incidents, and other emergencies to protect human life, property and the environment, and to reduce deaths, injuries and damage.

Laois County Council collect fire and emergency services data and give it to relevant agencies.

You must apply to Laois Fire Authority for a certificate if you own a non-domestic building or apartment block which was completed without a Fire Safety Certificate to confirm that the building complies with fire safety standards.

Laois County Council run public awareness campaigns on the use of smoke alarms, preparing escape route plans and the safe use of electrical equipment to prevent fires.

You must apply to Laois Fire Authority for a certificate if you build, extend or substantially alter a building (other than dwelling houses and certain agricultural buildings) to confirm that the proposed works comply with fire safety standards.

Laois County Council will take action against an owner or occupier of buildings or land that are potentially dangerous or may cause a risk in the event of a fire.

Laois County Council prepare guidelines for property owners and occupiers on fire safety standards including identifying fire safety precautions, maintaining training records and inspecting fire safety active systems and first aid equipment.

Laois County Council charge those who benefit from the response of the fire service to domestic and commercial fires, chimney fires, road traffic accidents and false alarm incidents.

Laois County Council provides information and advice to those interested in becoming full time or retained firefighters including details of the application requirements and recruitment process.