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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 […]

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Book of Condolence in memory of Gay Byrne to open at Cork City Hall

At 2.00 p.m. today, Tuesday 5th November 2019, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Fergal Dennehy will open a Book of Condolence at in the Atrium at Cork City Hall, Anglesea Street in memory of Irish television legend Gay Byrne. Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. John Sheehan said: “I’m deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Gay […]

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Boil Water Notice Back in Place for 600,000 people

In consultation with the HSE, Irish Water and Fingal County Council can confirm that, as a precaution, a Boil Water Notice to protect the health of customers supplied by Leixlip Water Treatment Plant has been put in place for a second time. As with the last Boil Water Notice, approximately 600,000 people are impacted. The […]

Statement by An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar on the death of Gay Byrne

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 – […]

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Councillors approve deal for 80% of units in Dublin housing development to be social and affordable

Dublin city councillors have approved a deal that will see 80% of housing at O’Devaney Gardens being used for social and affordable homes. This evening’s vote comes after developer Bartra Capital and council officials agreed to increase the number of social homes by 30%. Councillors had been fighting for improved terms in recent weeks after […]

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MMG Welding to showcase its Compact Gangway System to US markets

A Killybegs-based engineering and manufacturing company is travelling with six other businesses from the North West region to the US this month as part of a joint trade mission between the Councils in Donegal and Derry City and Strabane. MMG Welding are experts in coded welding and fabrication providing services to those working in the […]

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Council rejects Taoiseach’s proposal for electric cars in bus lanes

By admin 4 November 2019

Dublin City Council has said it is opposed to proposed regulation changes which would allow electric and hybrid vehicles to use bus lanes. Last week, Leo Varadkar said the Government was considering allowing electric vehicles (EVs) to use bus lanes in a bid to encourage more motorists to take up the more carbon-friendly mode of […]

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Contracts are Signed For the Largest Infrastructural Investment in County Mayo

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. […]

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Aviation Pipeline – New Pipeline from Dublin Port to Dublin Airport

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 […]

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Government Agree Terms for Oil Exploration Ban

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

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Council welcomes Government’s green light for new €450m County Limerick road

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 Murphy announces the formation of an expert group to advise on the expansion of Ireland’s existing network of Marine Protected Areas

By admin 30 October 2019

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 […]

Councils Taking Action for Biodiversity

By admin 30 October 2019

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 […]

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Two housing developments get go-ahead from Longford county council

By admin 29 October 2019

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

Dublin City Council recruits more staff to tackle illegal short-term lets

By admin 29 October 2019

Dublin City Council is to up the ante in its bid to clamp down on illegal short-term lets in the city. The local authority estimates that Airbnb removed 2,000 housing units from the residential market last year. New rules were brought in for Airbnb properties in July in a bid to ease the housing crisis, […]

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Fingal Festival of Fire 2019 – Féile Tine Fhine Gall 2019

By admin 25 October 2019

Fingal Festival of Fire 2019 – Féile Tine Fhine Gall 2019 The 2019 Fingal Festival of Fire is fast approaching with spooktacular events planned for Blanchardstown, Balbriggan and Swords on Thursday, Oct 31 as part of the Safer Halloween initiative. The Blanchardstown event starts at 6pm in Millennium Park with entertainment on the main stage […]

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Pilot project to engage with unheard voices through the Fingal Voices app is launched by Fingal County Council

By admin 25 October 2019

Fingal Voices is an app which allows citizens to ask questions, respond to surveys and engage in dialogue with Council departments. An innovative pilot project to engage with traditionally unheard voices through the Fingal Voices smartphone app has been launched by Fingal County Council. Fingal Voices is an app which allows citizens to ask questions, […]