€250 million for the LEADER element of the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 has been announced by the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan TD. As many people from or living in rural communities will be aware the LEADER programme funds have played a hugely important role in supporting an array of community… Continue Reading
The Government has announced the Implementation Plan on the State’s Response to Homelessness – both existing homelessness and potential homelessness.The Plan implements the recommendations of the Homelessness Oversight Group that were contained in its First Report and covers the timeframe up to 2016. It will deliver 2,700 units acquired through construction, acquisition and also… Continue Reading
On Wednesday 14th May the Taoiseach, Enda Kenny and the Tánaiste, Eamon Gilmore launched a new strategy for the construction sector. Entitled ‘Construction 2020’, the strategy has 75 recommendations and actions to assist in developing a sustainable construction sector. The Construction Strategy is about helping people find affordable, quality homes while also helping create employment for… Continue Reading
I welcome the publication of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 and commend the Minister of State and her officials on bringing it before the House. The Bill has three main sections relating to the termination of local authority tenancies, purchases of houses by tenants and housing assistance payments. As a Deputy representing the Galway… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress on the recently announced Claregalway drainage and flood relief measures regarding the Clare River; if he will indicate the stage the project is at; and if he will make a statement on the matter. – Seán Kyne TD REPLY. The Office of Public Works… Continue Reading