The planning application for a new Foynes to Limerick Road, including a bypass of Adare, has been lodged with An Bord Pleanála. The proposed road development will cost in the region of €400 – €450 million and is 35km in length connecting the Core Port of Foynes to the national motorway network, on the outskirts […]
Cork County Council is delighted to announce the extension of a number of very popular initiatives under Healthy Ireland, the national framework for action to improve the health and wellbeing of Ireland over the coming generation. Among the projects confirmed to receive support for a further two year period, is Cork County Council’s “Teen Talk” […]
Some 30 landlords attended the free day-long event at the Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport which provided free training to better inform them of their rights and responsibilities, policy and regulatory changes in the sector and how to successfully manage tenancies. The course covered a number of areas including pre-tenancy guidelines, the rights and responsibilities of
Fingal County Council has secured €100,000 in funding for sporting initiatives benefiting traditionally underserved communities. Community Sports and Physical Activity Hubs are a major element of the funding, with $45,000 allocated for Tyrellstown/Mulhuddart and €35,000 for Balbriggan. The Hubs provide information, support and advice on a wide range of sports and physical
An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar has joined Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, and the Swedish Prime Minister, Stefan Löfven to announce that the three countries will be working much more closely in the future on climate change. Speaking in Brussels ahead of today’s EU Council meeting, the leaders announced the creation of a Climate Action Forum […]
Culture Minister Josepha Madigan is delighted to announce that Irish Harping has been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. At a meeting of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Convention on the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, which took place in Bogatá, Columbia, Ireland’s
THE European Investment Bank has signed a €35m loan agreement with Cork County Council to support their Social Sustainability Investment Programme. This represents the first element of an overall €50m loan facility which has been approved by EIB. The Council has developed a Social Sustainability Investment Programme to maximise potential for growth under the National […]
Consultation seeks the views of employers, employees, trade unions and the general public on flexible workingFlexible working is crucial to young families and those with disabilities The Government has launched a consultation seeking the public’s views on flexible working as part of Future Jobs Ireland, the whole of Government plan to prepare our businesses and […]
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) today published its annual Energy in Ireland report which presents Ireland’s progress on the sustainable energy transition. Overall energy demand in 2018 rose by 1.6%, linked with economic growth of 1.7% (as measured by Modified Domestic Demand). Total energy-related CO2 emissions fell by 1.2% and are now almost […]
Plans by Fingal County Council to build 70 new houses at Churchfields in Mulhuddart are now on public display. Under Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, the Council has announced plans to build the properties, which will comprise seven one-beds, 19 two-beds, 34 three-beds and 10 four-beds. All dwellings will be provided with […]
Following the recent signing of contracts, Mayo County Council has confirmed that construction of the Mary Robinson Centre in Ballina will commence on December 5th. The project entails the conservation and refurbishment of the original Robinson family home with a contemporary new build extension. The project is located on Emmet Street looking over the world-famous […]
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar cut the ribbon to mark the opening of 26 new social homes at Monastery Close, Thurles on Friday 29th November for Thurles Lions Trust Housing Association. This new development consists of high-quality houses and apartments, which will cater for the different housing demands, including for those needing single storey accommodations in Thurles. […]
Lord Mayor of Dublin Paul Mc Auliffe and President of the Irish Farmers’ Association Joe Healy will open the IFA Live Animal Crib on Tuesday 10th December 2019 at 10.30am at the Mansion House, Dublin 2. Lord Mayor Paul Mc Auliffe said, “The Live Animal Crib remembers the very first Christmas and reminds us of […]
The mother of Cranberries front woman Dolores O’Riordan has presented another Limerick singer/ songwriter with the first ever music bursary established in memory of her late daughter. Eileen O’Riordan was the guest of honour as Limerick City and County Council presented a number of bursaries to artists including one to Emma Langford, who is the […]
It’s cold out there ❄️❄️ Fingal County Council is salting the usual routes this evening at 7pm. Please drive carefully and think of other road users. Bígí cúramach agus sábháilte. For advice on driving in winter conditions and more see http://winterready.ie
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone T.D., has today marked the opening of the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) for online applications with An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD. The National Childcare Scheme opened for online applications on Wednesday 20th November 2019. Acknowledging this achievement, Minister Zappone stated: This is a landmark
dlr Municipal Service Department in consultation with the Planning Department and the Infrastructure and Climate Change Department have now made a further submission to Bus Connects following the 2nd round of public consultation. This submission can be found here. This submission adds to the previous submission and will deal with both strategic level issues and more
Fingal County Council has launched its inaugural Public Service Innovation Week with a showcase of Digital Innovation talks for staff. Public Service Innovation Week is an initiative of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform under OurPublicSevice2020. The aim of this week is to encourage public sector organisations to highlight innovation in the workplace and […]
Mayo County Council welcomes today’s Fáilte Ireland announcement of a €500,000 grant for Belmullet as an emerging destination town. The funding, which is part of a €15.5m nationwide rollout under the State tourism body’s ‘Destination Towns’ initiative, will see the bulk of the monies being used to enhance the North Mayo town as a tourist destination.
A special plaque has been unveiled at a new ‘living wall’ outside Limerick City and County Council on Merchant’s Quay as Limerick gets ready to become a European Green Leaf City for 2020. Launched today by Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Cllr Michael Sheahan, the plaque will take centre stage on the […]