Organisation: Local Authorities

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Housing Alliance calls for new government to introduce affordable rental scheme

This would involve local authorities acquiring and building housing developments specifically for long-term rental purposes, with rents priced significantly less than market rates.

Freya Brhanavan (6) from Wicklow pictured unleashing some creative talents for Cruinniú na nÓg. Picture: Wicklow County Council

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Cruinniú na nÓg gives children the chance to express themselves

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Expert group to make ‘long-term’ recommendations on Direct Provision by year end

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Phoenix Park paints new signs to show 2m social distance

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2021 election for Limerick’s first directly elected mayor

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Three Irish beaches lose their Blue Flag status for 2019

Number of people sleeping on streets of Dublin increases to 156

New figures released this evening show the number of people sleeping rough in Dublin has increased to 156.

Mon, 03 Dec, 2018

Over 3,000 complaints to Ombudsman on public services

The Ombudsman received more than 3,000 complaints about providers of public services last year, including an increase in complaints about local authorities linked to planning and housing and 115 complaints from asylum seekers.

Wed, 20 Jun, 2018

Assistance dog controversy: 'We do not recommend dog company', ISPCA

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has hit out at the training methods used by Service Dogs Ireland and said it would not recommend the services of this company “to anyone”.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

Water charges may be subject to VAT

It is reported households will have VAT levied on their water charges once they come into force in 2015.

Fri, 13 Sep, 2013

Gardaí warn against Cork City burglaries

Gardaí in Cork City are warning the public to be vigilant in relation to a number of burglaries.

Wed, 04 Jul, 2012

Dundrum Town Centre secures Ecocert certification

Dundrum Town Centre has been awarded an Ecocert certification.

Wed, 14 Sep, 2011

Cork Clipper hits the spotlight

LOCAL authorities in Cork and Fáilte Ireland have said the Cork Clipper has generated up to €600,000 worth of media coverage since it started off in the worldwide race.

Sat, 08 May, 2010

Govt 'must reduce VAT and tax on alcohol'

Retail Ireland has said that new CSO retail sales figures show the sector remains under serious pressure.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2009

FG proposes single state lab to centralise farming-related work

A SINGLE state laboratory to centralise the farming-related work currently conducted by myriad other offices is being proposed by Fine Gael.

Thu, 04 Dec, 2008

Alarm bells over money moves

THE future of many sports may be threatened by the growing trend of ‘local’ clubs relocating to greenfield sites, say a leading Irish consultancy firm.

Wed, 02 May, 2007

Fine Gael to put locals at centre of green policies

LOCAL authorities would be compelled to weed out the greenhouse gas culprits in their area under a Fine Gael government.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2007

State faces EU fines over river quality

THE State risks being fined millions of euro and another appearance before the European Court of Justice for environmental breaches if it fails to reduce the levels of phosphorous polluting Irish rivers.

Sat, 18 Jun, 2005

Dublin park and ride facility launched

Getting in and out of the capital this Christmas has been made easier following the launch of a new Dublin Bus initiative.

Sun, 28 Nov, 2004

Councils face new performance monitor

Local Authorities face a new system of examination to see if they are giving the public value for money.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2004