Information Technology

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.