Over €37.5 million will be invested in Galway’s water and waste-water infrastructure between now and 2016 by Irish Water. The Irish Water Proposed Capital Investment Plan for 2014 – 2016 will see €6.1 million invested in eight water supply schemes across the county. Construction will continue on the Costello Regional Water Supply Network in South… Continue Reading
Funding of just under half a million euro (€497,985) has been approved for the conversion and conservation of the old court house in Oughterard. This funding of almost half a million euro is hugely welcome for this part of Connemara. The restoration of the Courthouse in Oughterard will provide a focal point for many community groups… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the progress of designing and implementing the new housing assistance payment; if the new payment system will support persons who have recently found new employment following a period of unemployment; and if he will make a statement on the matter – Seán Kyne. REPLY… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the number of persons in each local authority area who turn down offers of housing; if the reasons underpinning such refusals are recorded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. – Seán Ky REPLY: Minister of State at the Department of… Continue Reading
Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if a review of the national spatial strategy will be undertaken to reflect the different circumstances and challenges facing different regions; the timescale of such a review if one is planned; and if he will make a statement on the matter. Deputy Seán Kyne:… Continue Reading