Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan today welcomed 197 new members to An Garda Síochána following their attestation at the Garda Training College, Templemore. Today’s ceremony brings to 3,000 the number of new Gardaí that have attested and been assigned to frontline policing duties nationwide since the reopening of the Garda College in
MAYO County Council, in conjunction with Ireland West Airport, took home first prize in the Best Age-Friendly Initiative category at the 16th annual Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards in Dublin. The awards acknowledge the hard work, innovation and enthusiasm within local authorities that often goes unrecognised. This year saw the introduction of a […]
Local councillors have agreed a €83.56 million budget for Kilkenny in 2020, giving their unanimous backing for a slightly amended version of the draft budget on Monday. The €83.5 million — up from €79.7 million for 2019 — investment is being made across the board – economic development, roads, housing, parks, presentation of the city […]
All residential areas across Dublin City are to see speed limits cut to 30km/h under new laws that will begin next year. According to the Irish Times, members of the council’s traffic committee will be asked to approve the lower limits at a meeting this week. It follows a public consultation that received more than […]
Anticipation is building across the county as representatives from four energetic Cork communities prepare for the upcoming IPB Pride of Place Awards (in association with Co-Operation Ireland), due to take place in Kilkenny on Saturday 30th November. Cork County Council have proudly nominated 4 entrees for this year’s awards: Ballinhassig Village Association, Boherbue Tidy
Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council, Cllr Shane P O’Reilly, was joined by Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD on Monday evening to officially open the new €1.7 million Virginia Fire Station. Fully funded by the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management at the Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government, the […]
Towns and villages throughout Limerick are getting into the Christmas spirit with a host of different events taking place between now and the ‘big’ day. There is plenty taking place throughout the county to entertain the whole family in the lead up to Christmas. Among the highlights are local craft and food fairs, pantos and music, […]
Laois County Council is set to borrow €1.4 million to buy a large piece of land in Portlaoise to create more parkland, housing and school playing fields. Councillors have approved a request to raise a loan of about €1.4 million to buy 26 acres of Tyrrell’s Lands, on the N80 Stradbally road. The land beside […]
At a special event today, Saturday 23rd, on Sherkin Island, An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Coveney T.D., in conjunction with the Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands, Seán Kyne T.D. will launch a consultation process aimed at formulating a new national policy […]
Galway County Council has approved a €10 million euro loan to purchase more land for social and affordable housing. Councillors have mixed views as they voted on the proposal at County Hall today. Galway county council’s primary housing land holdings comprise of over 38 hectares with 71% of the lands under construction, in the approval […]
Kilmallock’s rich and unique heritage has been recognised with three separate organisations shortlisting the West Walls Walkway project in the town for awards. Following the completion of the Kilmallock West Wall Walkway project, parts of the historic town wall became visible again for the first time in generations. Limerick City and County Council lead the project
Meath County Councillors have adopted the budget for 2020 which provides for expenditure of over €139 million on services next year, an increase of €15million from 2019. Councillors adopted the annual budget for 2020 at a meeting on Monday afternoon with plans for increased spending across a number of areas. The largest spend in the […]
Active Travel Officer to hand out free bike lights at three locations in December The North West Greenway Network is organising three bike light set giveaway sessions to promote the use of lights while cycling on the roads. Commencing on Tuesday 3 December, the ‘Light Your Bike’ campaign rolls into the Guildhall in Derry before […]
Cork City Council wish to advise that there will be a period of very high astronomical Spring Tides from Tuesday 26th November until Wednesday 27th November. A tidal surge and periodic strong southerly/south-easterly winds are also predicted over the next few days. These factors combined will result in tide levels higher than the natural tide levels. The
Cork City Council agreed an expenditure budget of €222.340 million for 2020 at its annual budget meeting this evening – an increase of over €55 million in spending compared to this year. €37 million of this increase comes due to the extension of the city boundary with another €18,197,000 being general expenditure increase on the […]
The roll out of high-speed broadband for homes, schools, businesses and farms across Ireland will start within eight weeks after the Government today (Tuesday, the 19th of November) signed the contract for the National Broadband Plan. The government also published a list of approximately 300 community centres, schools, library hubs and local GAA halls in […]
Limerick City and County Council is planning to introduce a downsizing scheme for older people looking to reduce their bills. At a housing committee meeting this week, council housing official Sarah Newell unveiled details of the scheme, which is already a fixture in councils in Cork and Dublin. Under the terms of the scheme, an […]
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Mayo County Council welcomes todays launch of the draft National Marine Planning Framework, by Minister Eoghan Murphy, TD and Minister of State Damian English, TD. The Framework document sets out the forward planning component of the new Marine Planning system. Peter Hynes, Chief Executive of Mayo County Council, who attended todays launch, says “This document […]
Clare County Council signed contracts with Haley Sharpe Consultants to prepare a new Cliffs of Moher Strategy 2040. The consultants comprise a multi disciplinary team who will devise the strategy that will inform future developments at the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience. This is a joint initiative between Clare County Council and Fáilte Ireland. Deputy […]