Department of the Environment

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Department to review local government reforms of 2014

The Department of the Environment and Local Government is to carry out a review of its 2014 reform of local government.

Sat, 02 Apr, 2016

50% increase in demand for emergency accomodation

There has been a rise of almost 50% of the numbers of people in emergency accommodation.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2016

Councils to get increased powers to eradicate illegal dumping

Anti-litter legislation effective from July will enable local authorities to demand proof from householders of responsible waste management.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2015

Bord Pleanála rejects two M8 service stations

Tired drivers hoping for a much-needed pitstop at motorway service stations in Cork will have to hang on longer as An Bord Pleanála has shot down the first two applications for such facilities.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2014