27 h. ago Almost 5,000 hospital bed days lost in 2024 due to delayed discharges of homeless patients

Cases of 28 homeless patients awaiting suitable accommodation from local authorities led to loss of 2,046 bed days, says HSE

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51 h. ago Majority of county councils failed to collect the Derelict Sites Levy for two years in a row

17 out of 31 local authorities didn’t collect any money from landowners.

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51 h. ago Border counties spend more than €1.6m on cleaning up illegal diesel sludge

Two local authorities obliged to undertake over 220 cleansing operations during last four years

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4 d. ago South Dublin councillors face disruption as almost 500 local authority workers set to start work

South Dublin councillors face disruption as almost 500 local authority workers set to start work-to-rule  Irish Independent

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8 d. ago Gaeltacht communities protest over "depopulation and displacement" caused by lack of housing

A nationwide campaign saw protests at a number of Government and local authority sites today.

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1 week ago Local stalwarts rise to the top at 16th Irish Long Distance Swimming Awards

A Salthill swimmer whose dedication to the sea has seen him become almost part of the furniture at Blackrock Diving Tower was inducted into the Irish Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame at the Irish Long Distance Swimming Association’s annual awards night recently. Paddy McNamara is a former member of the Irish Defence Forces – and […] The post Local stalwarts rise to the top at 16th Irish Long Distance Swimming Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago €4m in greenway and active travel funding for Galway local authorities

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Just shy of four million euro in greenway and active travel funding has been allocated to Galway. The majority of the funding from Transport Infrastructure Ireland funding – 3.5 million euro – has been awarded to the County Council. While €200,000 has been allocated to the City […] The post €4m in greenway and active travel funding for Galway local authorities appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Catherine Connolly demands clarity from Taoiseach over mixed messages on Tenant in Situ scheme

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway West TD Catherine Connolly has demanded clarity from the Taoiseach over mixed messages on the Government’s Tenant in Situ scheme. It allows local authorities to buy properties where tenants are facing eviction because the landlord is selling the property. Deputy Connolly said the Department of Housing […] The post Catherine Connolly demands clarity from Taoiseach over mixed messages on Tenant in Situ scheme appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago RWE will file planning application for an 824 MW offshore wind project in Ireland

RWE will file planning application for an 824 MW offshore wind project in Ireland  Renewables Auctions and the Energy Transition

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3 w. ago Donegal County Council wins major local authority LAMA Award

Donegal County Council has won the prestigious Council of the Year Award at this year’s LAMA (Local Authority Members Association’s)… The post Donegal County Council wins major local authority LAMA Award appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago Galway City Council Wins Best Trail/ Waterway in Ireland award

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Council has won the Best Trail/ Waterway in Ireland for the Eglinton Canal Active Travel Scheme in the All-Ireland Community and Council Awards The winning project saw the rejuvenation of an historic canal towpath, and the construction of new crossings and traffic calming measures to […] The post Galway City Council Wins Best Trail/ Waterway in Ireland award appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Over 50k paid to motorists in pothole compensation by local authority in 2024

The number of people paid compensation by Meath County Council has risen to 218 last year, up from 80 who sought recompense from damaged tyres and wheels in 2020.

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3 w. ago Galway Libraries project wins gold at annual Local Authority Members Association Awards

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Galway Libraries project aimed at promoting community participation, social inclusion, and the protection of heritage and the environment has been named the overall winner of the annual Local Authority Members Association Awards following last night’s gala awards ceremony held in Cork. The ‘Fish and Chips – […] The post Galway Libraries project wins gold at annual Local Authority Members Association Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Council reveals will refurbish vacant properties as part of social housing plans

More than 100 new social and affordable housing will be provided in the Tuam area over the next year, according to Galway County Council – many through the local authority’s acquisition of existing vacant properties. This was confirmed at a meeting of Tuam Municipal Council when it was stated that more than four and a […] The post Council reveals will refurbish vacant properties as part of social housing plans appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Public meeting in Cashel tonight on proposed Sceirde Rocks Offshore Windfarm

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A public meeting will take place tonight on the proposed Sceirde Rocks Offshore Windfarm project. Planning permission was lodged last month, and a decision on the 1.5 billion euro development is expected this July. The plans by Fuinneamh Sceirde Teoranta propose thirty 324 metre wind turbines between […] The post Public meeting in Cashel tonight on proposed Sceirde Rocks Offshore Windfarm appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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