Day: 26 August 2019

Feature Housing News

New funding confirmed for State mortgage scheme

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Hundreds of millions in funding has been allocated to local authorities to bolster the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan Scheme, which was thrown into doubt following budget over-runs earlier this year. The Government committed €200 million over three years in February of last year to the low-cost mortgage scheme for first-time buyers. However, the allocation to […]
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New president of Waterford Council of Trade Unions

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A city councillor has been elected president of the Waterford Council of Trade Unions.The new president, Cllr Joe Kelly is a lifelong trade unionist and member of Unite the Union.Speaking following his election last month, he said he was honoured to be chosen by members.“I follow in a long line of distinguished Presidents who all […]