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First Stage of Development of Ballinhassig Village Flood Relief Scheme Welcomed

By Ryan Harmon
The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn has welcomed the signing of a contract with Malachy Walsh and Partners marking the first stage of the development of a Flood Relief Scheme which will protect eight residential properties located close to Ballinhassig Village. The successful consultant was identified following an extensive tender process. […]
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New Housing Project for Adults Living with Disability Opens in Dublin

By Ryan Harmon
A new development in Hollystown has been opened by the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. Adrian Henchy, celebrating the launch of Marillac Housing Association’s newly completed housing project that will be home to a number of adults living with disability. Local TD and Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman also attended the […]
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Dublin City Council and Irish Red Cross Launch Appeal for Accommodation for those Fleeing Ukraine

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

By Ryan Harmon
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 […]
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dlr & SSE Airtricity Energy Services Celebrate SEAI Award

By Ryan Harmon
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (dlr) County Council and SSE Airtricity Energy Services are delighted to announce their award in the SEAI 2023 Residential Energy Upgrades category. The prestigious award recognises their outstanding collaboration in upgrading the Beaufort Housing in Glasthule, comprising of 58 residential units, a day care centre, and kitchens. The upgrades have
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Clare Public Survey Identifies Housing and Public Transport as Key Priorities

By Ryan Harmon
The Clare Local Community Development Committee (LCDC), a subcommittee of Clare County Council, in collaboration with Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board, has published the findings of the Clare Public Survey 2023 which was conducted through Ireland Thinks. Individuals from 37 towns and villages participated in the review, which captures Clare-specific data to
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Government and EIB Group Confirm Support for New Low-Cost Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme

By Ryan Harmon
The Government and the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group reached an agreement that paves the way for Government-backed, low-interest home energy upgrade loans. The agreement, signed by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, the Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath and Dr Werner Hoyer, President of the European Investment Bank, marks a
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Limerick City And County Council Launches Affordable Housing Scheme In Newcastle West

By Ryan Harmon
Limerick City and County Council in partnership with DC Manor Ltd has launched Phase 1 of an affordable housing purchase scheme for private buyers at Woodfield Manor, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick.  Phase 1 of the Woodfield Manor affordable housing scheme is a superb new development of 21 houses.  Prices start from €250,000 for a three-bedroom […]
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Opening Doors to Your New Home

By Ryan Harmon
Whether you’re looking to rent or buy, a number of supports are now available so that you can be opening doors to your new home. Different initiatives help in different ways. Some target first time buyers. Some make buying or renting more affordable. Others help with refurbishment. The Help to Buy scheme: if you are a first […]
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Minister Ryan Launches Report on Expansion of District Heating to Irish Homes and Businesses By 2030

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Eamon Ryan TD, has launched the District Heating Steering Group Report at the Dublin Waste to Energy facility in Ringsend, Dublin. District heating can play a key role in improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions in Ireland. These networks can use renewable technologies to decarbonise the heat […]
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Construction Begins at One of the Largest Housing Developments in the Country at Balmoston

By Ryan Harmon
Construction work has commenced at Balmoston, one of the largest residential housing developments in the state. The milestone, at the 32-hectare site in Donabate, North County Dublin, was marked with a sod-turning ceremony, attended by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD; the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Adrian Henchy; and representatives of