Barry Walsh

Intent: For the councillors to attend and show backing for training and skills development in Laois

Details: To promote the inclusion of skills development and attendance at a skills event.

Intent: To invite local Councillors to an IFA Public meeting to discuss IFA's position on the Bord Bia Chair and why his double standards have caused huge farmer anger on the ground.

Details: IFA Laois/Offaly Public Meeting - Bord Bia

Intent: To ask for an emergency Board meeting of the Bord Bia Board of Directores to be convened to discuss the issue of the Chair of Bord Bia's company Dawn Farm Foods importing Brazilian Beef.::To demonstrate extreme concern about this issue and the impact it will have on the credibility of Bord Bia with farmers.::To question whether the importation of Brazilian beef by the Chair's company is compatible with his role as Chair of Bord Bia.::That, as outlined in various items of correspondence 20th January, 30th January, 6th February, 7th February to the board, a lot of other concerning issues have emerged since the last board meeting. These also need to be considered at the meeting along with other emerging issues including the fact that the Chairman's company is not part of the relevant Quality Assurance Scheme and that this was incorrect on the Food drink Ireland website curated by Bord Bia.::To welcome the announcement that there will be a full governance probe of Bord Bia which will exami

Details: Bord Bia Board

Intent: That Laois County Council formally calls upon the Government to review and enhance the vetting procedures for potential Chairpersons and Board Members of State and Semi-State bodies. ::This strengthening of background checks is essential to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure that no inappropriate practices are overlooked which could result in reputational damage to these organisations. In addition, we now request that Laois County Council, in light of the ongoing issues as highlighted by the IFA, call on the Chairman of Bord Bia to step aside with immediate effect.

Details: Laois Local Authority - Bord Bia

Intent: Official opening of Rath Rua, Portlaoise with attendance of Cathaoirlech Barry Walsh and Minister for Housing, James Browne TD on 13 January 2026.

Details: Official opening of Rath Rua, Portlaoise on 13 January 2026

Intent: Small Grant from local County Council Laois, each year we apply for a small grant that we receive from Laois Co Co this money is put toward up keep of the grounds at our scheme in Kilminchy Co Laois.I have also been working with Barry Walsh Laois Co Co to have a pedestrian crossing put in place near our Scheme in Kilminchy. I have also been in discussion for a new bus stop with Barry Walsh for our Scheme in Ballyroan Co Laois

Details: Arranging meetings, emails sent, face to face meetings

Intent: An understanding of Laois County Councils position on inward investment

Details: I held a meeting with the Cathaoirleach of Laois county council to explain our concerns around attracting businesses to Laois and what we perceive as the issues.

Intent: I am looking to get the backing from Laois councillors to get a 15.1 acre field (Townland code K10602006) in Ballybrittas zoned for residential housing.

Details: Looking to get Townland code K10602006 zoned for residential housing development.

Intent: Make public representatives aware of the work of Laois Chamber Alliance

Details: Presented to Laois County Council the programme and plans for Laois Chamber Alliance for 2025

Intent: A better working relationship with local authorities and better inclusion of people with disabilities during planning and implementation

Details: We ran 8 hustings for the local elections. The local manifestos included local access issues, housing, Transport, Sport. candidates where to work with IWA members to improve local conditions for people with disabilitiess