Big credit union branches in Laois closes on public health grounds Reporter: '); People First Credit Union customers have been notified of the temporary branch closures its Portlaoise HQ and Stradbally branch office. The People First Operations Manager Trish Picard has notified members of the situation. "We wish to inform members that our Portlaoise and Stradbally Branches are closed from today February 20 and will reopen once public health guidelines deem it safe to do so. "The safety and welfare of both staff and members are our top priority and we want to ensure members we are doing everything we can to minimise disruption to services.