3 h. ago Government called on to ensure electricity suppliers offer customers dynamic energy price plans

Legislation enacted in 2022 entitles customers to enter into a dynamic price contract, but it has not yet been implemented by any supplier.

Economics

3 h. ago What will the Housing Activation Office – and possible chief executive Brendan McDonagh – do?

‘Great unblocker’ intended to speed up housing by bringing in local authorities, developers and utilities

Politics

3 h. ago Councillor deliberates on need for balance between energy needs and local concerns

A Galway councillor has warned intransigent opposition to windfarms given the need for wind energy in the county – but at the same time, Cllr Gerry Finnerty cautioned against the proliferation of windfarms in areas where residents have concerns. The Gort councillor was specifically referring the Derrybrien Wind Farm, which is located near the town […] The post Councillor deliberates on need for balance between energy needs and local concerns appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Science

17 h. ago Planning for ‘grossly excessive’ Drumcondra apartments refused for second time

Local residents objected to the ‘excessive scale’ of the project, contending the up-to five-storey development would damage the privacy of residents’ adjoining properties

Politics

23 h. ago ‘Worrying’ number of drink/drug driving arrests in one weekend

Gardaí in Donegal have expressed concern following a significant number of arrests for suspected drink/drug driving over the past weekend.… The post ‘Worrying’ number of drink/drug driving arrests in one weekend appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Events

27 h. ago Minister Cummins visits Galway’s newest housing milestone during Council briefing

The Junior Minister for Local Government and Planning met with Galway County Council officials at Áras an Chontae last week to discuss their strategies for rolling out new social and affordable housing initiatives throughout County Galway. During his visit, Minister of State John Cummins toured the site of a new affordable housing scheme in Claregalway. […] The post Minister Cummins visits Galway’s newest housing milestone during Council briefing appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

27 h. ago Taoiseach understands public concern over mooted salary for ‘housing tsar’

Plans for new Strategic Housing Activation Office as well as asylum system overhaul and military radar due before Cabinet

Politics

27 h. ago Taoiseach understands public concern over mooted €430,000 salary for ‘housing tsar’

Plans for new Strategic Housing Activation Office as well as asylum system overhaul and military radar due before Cabinet

Economics

34 h. ago Concern for wellbeing of Dublin teenager missing since Friday

Concern for wellbeing of Dublin teenager missing since Friday  Dublin Live

Events

37 h. ago Officials working to resolve case of Irish woman detained in US after arriving from Ireland

Taoiseach says he is ‘concerned’ about Cliona Ward, a green card holder who had been living in the US for decades

Politics

39 h. ago Health, transport and education are top priorities for Galway County Council's newest member

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Health, transport and education are top priorities for Galway County Council’s newest member Ardrahan farmer Laurie Harney has cited agriculture, health and education as his top priorities as he took his seat on Galway County Council today. Councillor Harney was co-opted onto the Gort/Kinvara seat, left vacant […] The post Health, transport and education are top priorities for Galway County Council's newest member appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

41 h. ago Galway County Council announces 44 new affordable homes for Athenry

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council has announced plans to deliver 44 new affordable homes in Athenry. The affordable units are proposed under the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ programme. The Local Authority has today signed contracts with Studio PKA, Paul Keogh Architects, for the design of the two housing schemes. […] The post Galway County Council announces 44 new affordable homes for Athenry appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

43 h. ago Taoiseach 'understands concern' about reports that housing tsar will retain €430k Nama salary

Brendan McDonagh will lead a new ‘Strategic Housing Office’ within the Department of Housing to oversee housing policy.

Economics

43 h. ago Taoiseach calls on Kneecap to ‘urgently clarify’ their views

Micheál Martin said comments around the safety and security of people was a ‘different issue’ to artistic free speech.

Politics

45 h. ago Ireland extremely unlikely to hit offshore energy targets by 2032

Ireland extremely unlikely to hit offshore energy targets by 2032  MSN

Events

45 h. ago Unions raise concerns about jobs in Northern Ireland as Airbus reaches Spirit Aero factory deal

Unions raise concerns about jobs in Northern Ireland as Airbus reaches Spirit Aero factory deal  The Globe and Mail

Society

45 h. ago Unions raise concerns about jobs in Northern Ireland, Scotland as Airbus reaches Spirit Aero factory deal

Unions raise concerns about jobs in Northern Ireland, Scotland as Airbus reaches Spirit Aero factory deal  The Globe and Mail

Society

45 h. ago Ireland weather: Heatwave concerns result in calls for paid days off and workplace shutdowns

Ireland weather: Heatwave concerns result in calls for paid days off and workplace shutdowns  Dublin Live

Society

47 h. ago Locked toilets at the Long Point in Loughrea deemed 'unacceptable'

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The locked toilets at the Long Point in Loughrea have been deemed ‘unacceptable’ There have been major improvements in this area in recent years including public lighting, a water bottle refill station and more accessible parking Local Councillor Michael Regan believes it’s no longer just a seasonal […] The post Locked toilets at the Long Point in Loughrea deemed 'unacceptable' appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

50 h. ago Charities confirmed for Galway Cathaoirleach Charity Ball in June

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The local charities to benefit from this year’s County Galway Cathaoirleach Charity Ball have been confirmed. Funds will be raised through the event for Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit and Hand in Hand Children’s Cancer Charity. The ball will take place in the Raheen Woods Hotel in […] The post Charities confirmed for Galway Cathaoirleach Charity Ball in June appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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