An Bord Pleanála has overturned the decision of Clare County Council not to grant permission to a major housing development in Sixmilebridge. Drone Vision Ltd was refused planning for the 90-home development in June, subject to two conditions, following a number of submissions from concerned residents. Now, though, it will be allowed to proceed. Drone […]
All residential areas across Dublin City are to see speed limits cut to 30km/h under new laws that will begin next year. According to the Irish Times, members of the council’s traffic committee will be asked to approve the lower limits at a meeting this week. It follows a public consultation that received more than […]
At a special event today, Saturday 23rd, on Sherkin Island, An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Coveney T.D., in conjunction with the Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands, Seán Kyne T.D. will launch a consultation process aimed at formulating a new national policy […]
The roll out of high-speed broadband for homes, schools, businesses and farms across Ireland will start within eight weeks after the Government today (Tuesday, the 19th of November) signed the contract for the National Broadband Plan. The government also published a list of approximately 300 community centres, schools, library hubs and local GAA halls in […]
Today (Wednesday, 20 November) the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton TD, announced that €11m in funding has been awarded to 50 cutting-edge research, development and demonstration energy projects. These projects will develop solutions that will deliver cleaner energy for our homes, businesses and communities. Announcing the funding
An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, An Tánaiste, Mr Simon Coveney & Mr Eoghan Murphy, Minister for Housing, Planning & Local Government were in Cork on Saturday to turn the sod at the official launch of the Affordable Housing Scheme at Boherboy Road, Lotamore, Mayfield, Cork. The €40 million value project on a 13-acre (5.13 hectare) site, […]
An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar is today (Friday) hosting Administration Heads from Scotland, Wales, and the British Government at the 33rd British Irish Council (BIC) Summit at Farmleigh House in Dublin. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the inaugural meeting of the British-Irish Council. The Summit will focus on the implications of Brexit for relations […]
Plans for a €500 million wastewater treatment plant in north Dublin have been given the go ahead by An Bord Pleanála. The facility, which local residents labelled a “monster sewage plant”, provoked more than 14,000 objections. But Irish Water said the plant at Clonshaugh near Dublin Airport was necessary to cater for future population growth and
The report below contains the most recent housing data, including residential planning permissions, commencements, housing guarantee registrations, new homes available, and purchase and rental price indices. The latest figures show that Planning Permissions (Q2 2019) were up 21% year-on-year and Commencement Notices were up 28% in September 2019. Download Full Report Here
NEWS that BusConnects is to be rolled out on a phased basis starting in 2021 presents an opportunity for the Luas Finglas line according to a Dublin North West TD. Luas is currently scheduled to arrive in Finglas 2027 under the Government’s Project Ireland 2040 plan. Last week the NTA said BusConnects construction will begin […]
The construction of 2 no. 6 storey office buildings (with setbacks at 4th and 5th floor) over three levels of basement, with office accommodation at upper basement level, parking and ancillary facilities at lower basement level and a sub-basement area to accommodate a gym, ancillary to the proposed office use and plant room areas. The […]
Concern and criticism has been expressed in Waterford this week after it emerged the council could be left with a €3 million hole in their finances for 2020. In a circular to councillors, Waterford Council said: “I write to you to bring to your attention a serious issue that has developed in recent weeks regarding […]
I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Gay Byrne, the most influential broadcaster in the history of the State and a much-loved figure who changed Ireland for the better in so many ways. Gay Byrne had a central place in Irish homes for many decades – on radio and on television – […]
Following the recent announcement of Cabinet approval for the construction of the N5 Westport to Turlough Road, contract signing took place at the offices of Mayo County Council, Áras an Chontae earlier this week. The development, at an overall cost of €241 million, involves the construction of 20.3km of dual carriageway from Westport to Turlough. […]
Dublin Airport is a gateway of prime importance to the island of Ireland. It serves incoming and outgoing commercial passenger and freight travel as well as incoming and outgoing tourist and leisure passenger travel. It is of high level importance to the Irish economy and to Irish society. Currently, aviation fuel supplies for Dublin Airport […]
Minister of State for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development, Seán Canney, today (Wednesday the 30th October 2019) confirmed the policy principles that will underpin the Taoiseach and Minister Bruton’s announcement in his address to the United Nations Climate Action Summit on 23 September 2019 to cease new exploration for oil offshore
Limerick City and County Council has welcomed this Wednesday’s government decision to move the Adare by-pass and a new road to Foynes on to the next stage. The council will now submit its planning application for the project to An Bord Pleanála, a statutory process which is likely to take up to 12 months and […]
Minister Eoghan Murphy announced the formation of an expert group to advise on the expansion of Ireland’s existing network of Marine Protected Areas, at An Taisce’s Clean Coasts “Love Your Coast” Photography Awards in The Morrison Hotel, Dublin 1. The awards night celebrated the 10th anniversary of the “Love Your Coast” photography competition. Minister Murphy […]
Dr. Úna FitzPatrick Project co-ordinator with the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan writes for Council Journal on the nature of the scheme and why partnerships with local authorities are so valuable. The pollination of our crops is a very important ecosystem service we must maintain into the future, both for our food crops and for our wild […]
Longford county council planning department have confirmed that AMC developments have been granted permission to construct a 21-house residential development at Farnagh, Longford. The development will consist of four no. two bedroom single storey semi-detached type dwelling houses and 16 no. three bedroom two storey semi detached type dwelling houses, and 1 no. three