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
Intent: Partnerships with Women for Election and Councils on applying for funding and programmes delivered to encourage more women to become involved with local politics.
Details: Engaging Councils offering support for the Department of Local Governments funding call for councils to encourage participation of women and diverse groups in local government
Intent: Maintain a collaborative relationship with the council
Details: Discussion of prospectus for 2024, progress on Housing schemes in Co Laois –issues arising and potential for others, maintenance, estate management and tenant liaison matters
Joe Lane Director of Services Southern Cross Bray 5 Emails Michael Brennan Director of Services Leighlinbridge and Tullow Carlow 2 emails Angela McEvoy Director of Services Dorans Field Laois 1emailJohn Mulholland CEO Laois CC Portarlington 1 emailDave Dinnigan Director of Services The Elms DCC 2 emails - Email
Intent: Mark the first day of construction for building 52 homes in Portlaoise.
Details: Official Sod Turning on 25th April 2024 on construction of 52 homes in Portlaoise. In attendance were Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage is Darragh O'Brien, TD., Minister of State Seán Fleming, TD., Pascal McEvoy and Councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley
Intent: Formal signing of Contract of Works for the building of 52 homes by Sophia Housing in Portlaoise.
Details: Contract signing in the Chamber of Laois County Council 8th March 2024 - attended by Cathaoirleach Pascal McEvoy, Councillor Catherine Fitzgerald and Councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley
Intent: A roadmap for the development of the 45 acre site acquired by the IDA in October 2022, adjacent to the existing IDA Business and Technology Park located on the Mountrath Road in Portlaoise.::Working with the IDA to attract and encourage FDI and investment in county Laois, through initiatives like the 'Tour of Laois'.
Details: Meeting regarding the Development of the IDA Business and Technology Park in Portlaoise.
