Organisation: Department of Environment and Local Government

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Two projects could set the blueprint for future social housing in Co Cork

Two new projects will form the blueprint for future council houses in Co Cork, as they are designed to be easily adapted for people who become disabled or for couples who require additional space as the size of their family increases.

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Mayor to seek city status for Tralee with motion

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Book review: Activities Wise and Otherwise: The Career of Henry Augustus Robinson, 1898-1922

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Reason sought for Cork county council’s €13m of unfit social housing sites

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95% reduction in plastic bag usage

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Ennis pothole nets €12k for tyre business in a matter of days

Scrapped tyre project costs council €126k

Around 3,500 tonnes of used tyres that were acquired by state agencies for a research project that went flat have been shipped to Asia for disposal — at a cost of more than €126,000 to the taxpayer.

Fri, 17 Jan, 2014

Suicide among Travellers up to five times higher

SUICIDE among Travellers is up to five times higher than the rest of the population, research has shown.

Wed, 10 Dec, 2008

Body challenges employers' focus on job seekers' qualifications

The importance of academic qualifications for job hunters was challenged today in a new report.

Wed, 12 Sep, 2007

Blind man gets €4,000 over pedestrian crossings

COUNCIL officials who switched off the audible warnings on pedestrian crossings to “safeguard” sighted people have settled a case taken by a blind user left stranded at the side of the road.

Wed, 04 Apr, 2007

Irish language law costs council €100,000 for planning blueprints

NEWLY imposed laws to promote Irish have added over €100,000 to Cork County Council’s bill for publishing planning blueprints.

Thu, 14 Sep, 2006

Traveller housing pledge not kept, claims group

ONE-IN-FIVE Traveller families is without proper accommodation five years after the launch of a dedicated housing programme, it was claimed yesterday.

Tue, 18 Jan, 2005

Traveller housing promises 'not being met'

One in five Traveller families are without proper accommodation five years after the launch of a dedicated housing programme, it was claimed today.

Mon, 17 Jan, 2005

Councillors defend €116m rise in expense payments

COUNTY councillors and local authority managers yesterday defended the increase in expenses paid to them over the past decade, totalling €116 million.

Fri, 11 Jun, 2004

Thurles tackles anti-social tenants

THE residents of Monakeeba and Cabragh Court housing estates in Thurles, County Tipperary, don’t like talking about their neighbours.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2003

Wrigleys cough up for Spring Clean

CONSIDERING that chewing gum is responsible for much of our litter, it is appropriate that the makers of Wrigleys should dig deep to help keep our streets clean.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2003

Planning objections to fall as Dúchas shuts down

THE number of planning objections lodged by the Government are expected to drop following the scrapping of Dúchas, the State heritage service.

Mon, 21 Apr, 2003

Green plan for white goods

CONSUMERS will be able to present old electrical equipment to suppliers for recycling from next year in a scheme which could cost industry up to €10m a year and result in product price increases.

Wed, 09 Apr, 2003

Disabled people may lose house grant

DISABLED people may lose funding to adapt their homes as local authorities review the grant scheme.

Wed, 05 Mar, 2003

Man considers legal action over golf course

A CLARE man is considering taking legal action against his county council over the alleged altering of planning documents at a €25m golf course development.

Tue, 04 Mar, 2003

Voters urged to register for referendum

Minister for Environment and Local Government, Martin Cullen, is urging all those who are not yet registered to vote to do so before October's Nice Treaty referendum.

Thu, 19 Sep, 2002

Ahern's ministerial line-up announced

Bertie Ahern's new ministerial line-up has been announced.

Thu, 06 Jun, 2002