Ryan Harmon, Author at Council.ie

Cathaoirleach, Councillor Gerard Mullaney, welcomed the Republic of Korean Ambassador to Ireland, His Excellency Ambassador Yong-kil Kim, to Sligo County Council County Hall recently. Also in attendance were Deputy Chief Executive, Dorothy Clarke, Councillors Arthur Gibbons and Marie Casserly, Director of Services John Moran and Jim Molloy. Only a few decades ago, Ireland

Environment News

Greater Ambition on Climate Action Needed at COP28

Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson called for greater ambition on climate action at a major climate conference at University College Cork (UCC) ahead of COP28. The call comes as one of Ireland’s leading energy experts warns that Ireland is not on track to meet carbon budget targets. World leaders will need to show greater […]

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Tuam Gets New Mural By Internationally Acclaimed Artist

A new mural, developed by artist Shane O’Malley and inspired by young people involved in the local Youthreach programme, is being installed on the wall of the newly developed Department of Social Protection (DSP) Centre at the Old Library on Shop Street in Tuam. The new Centre, which was co-funded by the Office of Public […]

Business News

Funding of €58m Announced for Diverse and Potentially Life-Changing Disruptive Technology Projects

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, and the Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Dara Calleary, announced funding of a further €58.8 million to 12 new projects under the Disruptive Technology Innovation Fund (DTIF).

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Dublin City Council and Irish Red Cross Launch Appeal for Accommodation for those Fleeing Ukraine

The Irish Red Cross and Dublin City Council are appealing to those who have unoccupied accommodation to offer them as temporary homes for those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. This new call comes as hundreds of Ukrainian people continue to arrive in Ireland each week, seeking safety. A tax-free recognition payment of €800 per […]

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Fáilte Ireland Honours Conference Ambassadors for Bringing €125 million to Irish Economy

Fáilte Ireland has celebrated the outstanding contributions of 104 conference ambassadors, including renowned academics and industry leaders, at an award ceremony at the Intercontinental Hotel. The ambassadors were acknowledged for their expertise, industry knowledge and unwavering commitment to successfully hosting an international conference in Ireland between 2018 and

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New Right to Domestic Violence Leave Comes into Force

Minister Roderic O’Gorman has announced the commencement of domestic violence leave. Under the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023, anyone experiencing or at risk of domestic violence will be entitled to take five days leave in order to access supports. They will also be entitled to full pay during the period of leave. […]

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Renew Enterprises to Represent Waterford in the 2024 Pride of Place National Awards

Renew Enterprises from Waterford City scooped the overall award at the 19th Annual Waterford PPN Community & Voluntary Awards at the gala awards ceremony in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Renew Enterprises will represent Waterford at the 2024 Pride of Place Awards, a national competition. This prestigious award is presented to the group which demonstrates excellence in

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Second Allocation of Funding Under Irish Innovation Seed Fund

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney, and the Minister for Finance Michael McGrath welcomed the announcement of a further commitment of up to €20 million to Resolve Ventures, in what is the second allocation from the Irish Innovation Seed Fund. The first commitment under this programme saw an allocation to WakeUp Capital in […]

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Works Progressing Well on North Quays Infrastructure Project in Waterford

It’s almost a year to the day since Waterford City and County Council and BAM entered into contract for the construction of the new integrated transport hub at the North Quays, a sustainable transport bridge, as well as enhanced multi-modal access infrastructure. In the twelve months since contracts were exchanged works have been progressing well […]

Environment News

SEAI Publishes Communal Heating Systems Study 

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) published a study assessing communal heating systems in Ireland, focussing on the challenges for users and operators arising from the recent energy price crisis. The aims of the study were to understand how typical communal heating systems operate in Ireland and assess options for alternative low carbon heat […]

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Commencement of Solar for Schools Programme Announced

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, Ossian Smyth, launched the commencement of the first phase of the Solar for Schools Programme. It will provide eligible schools with 6 kilowatts of roof-mounted solar PV, which equates to approximately 16 solar panels. The scheme […]

Council Partners Housing News

New Housing Development in Rehins Fort, Ballina & Crossmolina Fire Station Opened in Mayo

Mayo County Council were delighted to welcome Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD to Mayo, where he carried out the official opening of two housing development projects in the county, along with a number of other engagements in Mayo. Following a tour of the Business Innovation Quarter Project in Ballina, Minister O’Brien […]

Business News

Labour Force Survey Showing Employment Growth in Third Quarter of 2023 Welcomed