Public input sought on policing in Laois
Members of the public are being invited to submit questions ahead of the annual Laois Joint Policing Committee meeting.
The annual public meeting of the Joint Policing Committee is being held in Laois County Council headquarters in Portlaoise next month.
“The function of a Joint Policing Committee is to serve as a forum for consultations, discussions and recommendations on matters affecting the policing of the local authority administrative area. Members of the public have the right to make their views known and submit questions to the Joint Policing Committee,” Laois County Council stated.
“Questions will be accepted by the Joint Policing Committee from any individual member of the public, or collectively from any group/organisation. Questions in relation to the above, or any other relevant topic, should be submitted in advance in writing to Ms. Anne Marie Kirrane, A/Administrative Officer, Community Department, Laois County Council, Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, by email to [email protected] or by phone at Tel. (057) 8664060,” the council said.
“It should be noted that in certain circumstances, it may not be possible to provide the information requested. Name and contact details of those submitting the question should be supplied but will not necessarily be publicised at the meeting,” the council stated.
The deadline for questions is Wednesday, November 8 at 4.30pm.
The annual Laois Joint Policing Committee meeting will take place on Monday, November 20 at 3.30pm.