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Minister Ryan Announces €60m for Community Climate Action Projects Across Ireland

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has announced €60 million in funding from the Climate Action Fund for community climate action projects, and a new long-term structure to support public engagement on climate action. The Minister made the announcement from COP26 in Glasgow at an online event, which gathered people […]
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Housing Conference 2021

By Ryan Harmon
‘Housing for All: A New Housing Plan for Ireland’ will be the focus of The Housing Agency’s Housing Conference 2021, which will take place online from Monday 8 to Friday 12 November. Through daily webinars, Housing Conference 2021 will provide an overview of the aims and objectives of ‘Housing for All’ while facilitating in-depth discussion on
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1/4 Million People Have Visited Limerick Greenway Since Opening

By Ryan Harmon
Almost a quarter of a million people have visited the Limerick Greenway since it opened to the public on the 1st July. The Greenway is Limerick City and County Council’s largest outdoor tourism amenity. Connecting the towns and villages of Rathkeale, Newcastle West, Ardagh, Templeglantine and Abbeyfeale, this €10 million investment has provided a strategic […]
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Return to Sport Guidance Note November 2021

By Ryan Harmon
On October 19th Government announced Ireland’s plan for the next phase of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A full Return to Sport Guidance Note can be found here: It is envisioned that these measures will remain in place until approximately February 2022. Sporting Organisations should continue to implement strong protocols with regard to training, […]
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Laois Council Sets Out to ‘Regenerate’ Historic Heart of Mountmellick

By Ryan Harmon
Laois County Council intend to appoint an architect-led construction design team to develop an enhancement scheme to regenerate the historic centre of Mountmellick. The council has invited companies to bid for the contract worth up to €150,000 to draw up plans for the public realm. A similar plans has been prepared for Portlaoise. A draft plan […]
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Minister O’Brien Welcomes Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority Statement of Strategy 2021 – 2024

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD has welcomed the publication of the Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority Statement of Strategy. The Strategy Statement covers the period 2021 to 2024 and outlines how the Approved Housing Bodies Regulatory Authority (AHBRA) intend to deliver on their mandate over the next three years. […]
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Satago launches in Ireland

By Jack Mullen
Satago, the cash management platform that provides automated credit control, risk insight and invoice finance to SMEs and accountants, has launched in Ireland via Sage Marketplace. This launch was driven by interest in Satago’s services outside the UK and represents a strengthening of the partnership between Sage and Satago. Businesses in Ireland will now have access
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10 promising Irish-based startups to watch in 2021

By Jack Mullen
Image courtesy of Unsplash Thanks to support from the Irish Government’s initiative ‘Enterprise Ireland’, a steadily growing venture capital firm and angel investor community, and a high ranking on the European Digital City Index, Ireland is currently a base for 80% of the world’s global tech companies such as Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, AirBnb, Eventbrite, Twitter […]
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‘Unprecedented’ €17.75 Billion Announced in Budget 2021

By Jack Mullen
Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe and Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath outlined the details in the Dáil this afternoon. The Government has unveiled a €17.75 billion budget package in the Dail. There will be a €3.4 billion COVID-19 recovery fund aimed at increasing employment by targeting domestic demand. As part of the stimulus package, the VAT rate for
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A National Day of Local Action

By Jack Mullen
Make Way Day is back for 2020 with 29 local authorities taking part in this year’s virtual campaign. This year we will not take to the streets due to Covid-19 but rather host a virtual meeting at 11 am on Friday 25th September where individuals and members of local disability and community groups will come together […]
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Dublin: The 15 Minute City

By Jack Mullen
Dublin’s distinct communities, urban villages, and Georgian core are intrinsic to the city’s unique feel and atmosphere. However, Dublin needs ambitious andprogressive planning to become a world leader as a smart and sustainable city.By creating a 15 Minute City we can significantly enhance the liveability ofDublin. Reduced congestion and pollution, enhanced public spaces,