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Dublin City Council To Introduce Licence System For Sandwich Boards

By admin August 20, 2019

It is being reported that Dublin City Council is introducing a licensing system for sandwich boards in the city centre. According to the Irish Times, the move has been slammed by representatives of small businesses and independent retailers in the area, who are already struggling with high business rates, which are already being paid to […]

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Council shortlisted for 7 Categories in the Excellence in Local Government Awards 2019

By admin August 16, 2019

We are delighted to inform you that Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has had projects shortlisted in seven different categories in the 16th annual Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards. This is the state’s most prestigious national awards competition for Local Authorities in Ireland. An Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council,

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Minister Murphy approves €84m in funding for 25 local authority sites to support the delivery of approximately 1,770 affordable homes

By admin August 14, 2019

Delivering on commitments made in the Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan, Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government Eoghan Murphy T.D., today (6 August 2019) announced funding approval for 25 infrastructure projects across 13 local authority areas. This significant funding commitment of €84 million will support the delivery of 1,770 affordable homes for purchase.

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Event filled Heritage Week Lies Ahead

By admin August 14, 2019

Over 120 events are taking place for National Heritage Week in County Donegal from Saturday, August 17 to Sunday, August 25 and most of them are free. The pocket-size County Donegal Heritage Week Event Guide produced by the County Donegal Heritage Office of Donegal County Council outlining the programme is available free-of-charge from tourist offices, […]

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NSAI publishes its Annual Report for 2018

By admin August 14, 2019

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) saw increased demand for its services in 2018 against a backdrop of a strong performance by the Irish economy. There were significant developments for NSAI, particularly in the standards area, with 1,318 standards published last year. Among them were the standard for Pyrite and Mica I.S. 465, and […]

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Expect to Connect at Wainfest 2019

By admin August 14, 2019

‘Expect to Connect’ this October as Wainfest, the annual Children’s Arts and Book Festival makes its highly anticipated return. The festival, organised by Donegal County Council’s Culture Division, is one of the country’s leading children’s festivals. This year, the week-long festival will run from October 5th – 13th 2019. Children and their families are invited […]

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Irish Construction tech company Initiafy rebrands to expand into the US

By admin August 9, 2019

Initiafy becomes GoContractor as it raises €500,000 and looks to expand in the US. Initiafy, an Irish company that has developed an online induction platform for workers in the construction sector, has rebranded as GoContractor. The move comes as the company recently secured around €500,000 in investment as it looks to grow market share in […]

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Ministers Harris, Flanagan, and Byrne announce health-led approach to the possession of drugs for personal use

By admin August 9, 2019

The Government has announced significant reforms to the possession of drugs for personal use in line with its commitment to pursue a public health approach to drug use in Ireland. Minister for Health Simon Harris, Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan and Minister of State with responsibility for the National Drugs Strategy Catherine Byrne announced Government […]

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Government publishes top strategic risks facing Ireland

By admin August 6, 2019

The Government has today published the National Risk Assessment 2019, setting out the most significant risks facing the country in 2019. The Report includes a range of economic, geopolitical, environmental, social, and technological risks with Brexit, Climate Change & Biodiversity, and International Trade Tensions again featuring strongly this year. The Report was

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Cork City Council launches 2 pilot dog walking routes

By admin August 1, 2019

The Dog Fouling Committee of Cork City Council is pleased to announce the launch of two Pilot Dog Walking Routes. The routes, one on the north side (Mayfield) and one on the south side (Togher) are located in areas currently used by dog walkers and are designed to promote responsible dog ownership and to remind […]

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Cork City Libraries receive €45,000 boost from Dormant Accounts Fund

By admin July 30, 2019

Cork City Libraries are set to benefit from a €45,000 grant from the Dormant Accounts Fund, a fund designed to support programmes that enhance the development of economically or socially marginalised persons and those with disabilities. Cork City Library’s LitBit – Steps to Literacy and Inclusion programme will receive the funding boost. LitBit is a […]

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Fewer firms have gone bust so far this year – but the effect of Brexit is still unknown

By admin July 30, 2019

CORPORATE INSOLVENCIES IN Ireland were down 25% in the first half of 2019, according to Deloitte figures, but the impact of Brexit has yet to be felt. Deloitte’s latest report showed that there were 310 insolvencies in the first six months of 2019, compared to 435 in the same period in 2018. The services industry […]

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Workplace Relations Commission publishes 2018 Annual Report

By admin July 24, 2019

The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) recently published its fourth Annual Report, which highlighted a significant increase in activity relative to previous years. The Minister for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market, and Data Protection, Mr Pat Breen, welcomed the Annual Report by the WRC of its progress in terms of service delivery and output […]

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New Ship Launched to Spearhead Marine Engineering Training

By admin July 23, 2019

The training programme has been developed by a steering group of boat building and maintenance employers (Brian O’Sullivan – Marine, Tralee; Ger Sullivan – Bere Island Boatyard; and Murphy – Murphy Marine Services, Valentia); in conjunction with Kerry ETB as partner. The programme will also help to address any skills gaps that existing employers within

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Direct Mayors – Three Cities to Decide

By admin July 23, 2019

The people of Cork, Waterford and Limerick will vote on whether they want a directly-elected mayor. At the end of May, residents of the cities of Cork, Limerick and Waterford will be given the chance to have their say on whether there should be a directly-elected mayor with significant powers to set policies and implement […]

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Cyc-Lok’s Secure Bike Locker System Offers Smart Tech Solution to Improving Cycle Security

By admin July 23, 2019

In 2014, Louise and Stephen Murphy founded a start-up company in County Carlow that would seek to revolutionise cycling security in a rapidly changing urban landscape. Cyc-Lok Ltd. is a completely enclosed, modular bike locker system with controlled access and the ability to charge ebikes. One unit contains twelve separate lockers and is entirely weather […]

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Website Spearheads Mayo’s Action Plan on Vacant Homes

By admin July 22, 2019

Pillar 5 of Rebuilding Ireland, the Government’s Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness, deals with utilising existing housing stock and VacantHomes.ie is Mayo County Council’s innovative response in trying to release the potential of vacant homes throughout the country. VacantHomes.ie is a website that was initiated by Mayo County Council on behalf of the local […]

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The Pollen Crisis

By admin July 22, 2019

The annual Biodiversity and Councils’ All-Ireland Pollinator conference put the spotlight on local authorities’ vital role in protecting threatened pollinators. One-third of Ireland’s bee species now face extinction. Habitat loss, pesticide use, and dwindling biodiversity are decimating our 20 native species of bumblebee and 77 species of wild solitary bee. Councils can

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SDCC Achieve 115% of Social Housing Target 

By admin July 21, 2019

A new 37 home development in Lett’s Field, Neilstown, Clondalkin was completed as figures showed South Dublin County Council reached 115% of overall social housing delivery target for 2018. The 37 homes in Letts Field were funded through the Rebuilding Ireland Social Housing Investment Programme and consist of 36 three-bed homes and 1 four-bed. The […]

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New ‘Zero-Energy’ Scheme in Westmeath Welcomes Residents

By admin July 21, 2019

The first phase of development is now complete at Clog Na Léinn, a new scheme of A1-rated ‘zero energy’ homes in Collinstown, Co Westmeath. Developed and built by NJ Doyne and designed by architect Louis Peppard, the first 13 houses are now finished, with the first residents moving in in March. The Clog na Léinn […]