Michael Rainey looks forward to tackling a key issue with the local authority.
Laois County Council's new chief executive believes engagement is the key to solving vacancy rate issues.
A recent GeoDirectory survey found Laois has a commercial vacancy rate of 14%.
Mountmellick was highlighted in the report at just under 25%.
Michael Rainey says developing a relationship with those who own the premise is all-important:
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