William Aird, TD
Willie was elected as a TD in November 2024; Paddy Buggy has since been co-opted as his replacement on the Council.
Willie Aird is a farmer and public representative from Portlaoise. He has been a Fine Gael public representative since 1979, when he was first elected to Portlaoise Town Commission as the then youngest Fine Gael public representative in Ireland.
Following his election to Laois County Council and Portlaoise Town Commission in 1985, he has successfully contested each election since, topping the poll in the Portlaoise Electoral Area in the last five elections.
He has served as a member of the General Council of County Councils, the Midlands Health Board, the HSE, and the Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB).
Willie is passionate about Fine Gael and public representation. He firmly believes in the collective ability and strength to work together and deliver for his county. He works to make a positive impact for the people he represents. He is a powerful voice and provides strong leadership for the party and the people Fine Gael represents. He is totally committed to working to make a real difference for County Laois.
If elected, Willie will continue his work supporting job creation by advancing Laois as a business, industrial and tourism base for the Midlands, and creating an environment where local enterprise can prosper.
He will allocate additional funds to invigorate and sustain our rural communities, by improving infrastructure in our county including road and transport facilities to meet the needs of our growing population and providing strong advocacy for agriculture and farm families.
Ensuring the provision of adequate housing combined with the associated health and education facilities, achieving a comprehensive policy for combating antisocial behaviour in the community, and promoting sustainable practices to protect the environment are also key priorities for Willie.
He will work tirelessly to enhance essential services for people with special needs, and improve youth and recreation facilities throughout County Laois.
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Contact Details
Abbeyleix Road
Portlaoise
Co. Laois
R32 X827.