Latest News - Government - IrelandMinister Gormley Officially Opens Limerick County Council Offices & Library Headquarters
2008-03-28, 247 views - Dunphy PR
Friday, 28th March 2008 – Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, John Gormley, T.D., today officially opened Limerick County Council’s newest administrative building and office complex at Lissanalta House in Dooradoyle.
Clare County Council Receives Funding Under Built Heritage Capital Works Programme 2008
2008-03-19, 252 views - Dunphy PR
19th March 2008 Tony Killeen T.D., Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has announced funding of EUR172,000 to Clare County Council under the Department’s 2008 Built Heritage Capital Works Programme.
Ennis Flood Relief Scheme To Help Resolve Centuries-Old Problem Says Killeen
2008-03-10, 367 views - Dunphy PR
Minister of State and Clare T.D., Mr. Tony Killeen has welcomed the announcement that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has placed a contract for the Civil Engineering Works associated with the River Fergus Upper (Ennis) Flood Relief Scheme.
Kilrush Town Council Opens The Door To A Brighter Future
2008-03-06, 346 views - Dunphy PR
6th March 2008 – A significant milestone has been reached in the delivery of a regeneration programme in Kilrush, County Clare.
Alison Calls On UK Government To Embrace Free Learning
2008-02-22, 321 views - Mike Feerick / www.alison.com
Government asked to reverse the UK ‘Skills Gap’ through embracing learning services that are proven in terms of value, flexibility and quality.
ALISON ICT Training World Languages Programme
2008-02-19, 286 views - www.alison.com
As part of the ALISON effort to support global ICT (Information and Communications Technologies) development projects, ALISON is working with several International organizations to translate its courseware into the world's major languages.
UK Government Report Recognizes Innovative Role of ALISON.com in Adult Learning
2008-02-18, 254 views - www.alison.com
A UK Government Report (Informal Adult Learning – Shaping the Way Ahead, January 2008) from the Department for Innovation, Universities & Skills (DIUS) recognizes the important and innovative role of ALISON in Adult Learning.
Construction Of New Doolin Search & Rescue HQ Moves A Step Closer
2008-02-11, 198 views - Mark Dunphy
Doolin, County Clare, 11th February 2008 – Minister of State and Clare T.D., Mr. Tony Killeen has expressed optimism that agreement on a site for the proposed new Doolin Search and Rescue Headquarters could soon be reached.
Schools In Connolly, Kilmurry McMahon and Gort Benefit Under Play Facilities Enhancement Scheme
2008-02-08, 240 views - Mark Dunphy
County Clare, 8th February 2008 – Minister of State and Clare T.D., Mr. Tony Killeen today welcomed the announcement that two Clare schools have received funding under the CLÁR Primary School Outdoor Play Facilities Enhancement Scheme.
Clare Childcare Service Providers Receive 9% Of National Capital Grants Fund
2008-01-30, 162 views - Mark Dunphy
Minister of State and Clare T.D. Mr. Tony Killeen said that this week’s National Childcare Investment Programme allocation of over EUR3.5m to Clare service providers would greatly assist in the development of childcare facilities in the county
Milestone For Local Government Services In West Limerick
2008-01-28, 243 views - Mark Dunphy/Dunphy Public Relations
Rathkeale, County Limerick, 28th January 2008 – Limerick County Council today marked a milestone in the delivery of Local Government services in West Limerick by officially opening its newest Area Headquarters in Rathkeale.
President McAleese Opens Askeaton Pool & Leisure Centre
2008-01-21, 312 views - Dunphy PR
Askeaton, County Limerick, 21st January 2008 - A long established history of organised swimming in West Limerick was celebrated today (Monday) with the official opening of Askeaton Pool And Leisure Centre by President of Ireland, Mary McAleese.
Bruff Drinking Water Notice To Remain In Place Over Weekend
2008-01-18, 191 views - Dunphy PR
County Limerick, 18th January 2008 – A drinking water notice issued earlier this week to parts of Bruff, County Limerick is to remain in place until further notice, Limerick County Council announced today.
Funds To Help Protect Clare's Biodiversity
2008-01-08, 226 views - Dunphy PR
County Clare, 8th January 08 - Individuals, groups and organisations interested in undertaking works aimed at protecting Clare's biodiversity are being invited to apply for funding under the Biodiversity Fund for 2008.
Customer Service Review on the Cards For Limerick County Council
2008-01-04, 238 views - Dunphy PR
Limerick, 4th January 2008 - Members of the public are being offered the opportunity to have their say in how Limerick County Council can further improve its customer service.
EUR132k Environment Fund Allocation For Clare County Council
2008-01-01, 208 views - Dunphy Public Relations
Mr. Tony Killeen, T.D., Minister of State this week welcomed a funding allocation of almost EUR132k to assist Clare County Council to offset the operational costs associated with its bring banks and civic amenity facilities.
Strike Action Withdrawn In Ennis Fire Brigade Dispute
2007-12-18, 228 views - Dunphy PR
Ennis, County Clare, 11.30pm, 18th December 07 - Clare County Council has confirmed this evening that SIPTU, the union representing fire fighters in Ennis Fire Brigade, has withdrawn notice of all out strike action by its members.
Limerick County Council To Freeze Commercial Rates
2007-12-17, 421 views - Dunphy PR
County Limerick, 17th December 2007 - Businesses across County Limerick have been buoyed by the news that Limerick County Council will not be raising commercial rates during 2008.
Shannon-Paris CDG Service Could Be Catalyst For New Era At Shannon Airport – Minister Killeen
2007-12-14, 605 views - Dunphy Public Relations
Minister of State and Clare T.D., Mr. Tony Killeen said that today's announcement of a twice-daily service from Shannon Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle airport could herald the beginning of a new era for the West of Ireland facility.
Minister Tony Killeen Reaction To Budget- Unprecedented Support for the less well off in our Society
2007-12-06, 235 views - Dunphy Public Relations
6th December 2007 – Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Energy & Natural Resources, Tony Killeen T.D., today gave his reaction to the proposed budget for 2008, announced yesterday by Tánaiste Brian Cowen.
Mayor Calls On Government To Fast Track Shannon's US Customs And Border Post
2007-11-29, 306 views - Dunphy Public Relations
County Clare, 29th November 2007 – The Mayor of Clare has called on the Government to fast track the establishment of a full US Customs and Border Protection Inspection post at Shannon Airport.
17-Acre Public Park To Open In Limerick By Mid-2008
2007-11-21, 307 views - Dunphy Public Relations
Castletroy, County Limerick, 21st November 2007 – The development of a major new public park and amenity area at Castletroy in County Limerick will commence in early December, according to Limerick County Council.
Self Governance For Local Authorities Would Boost Regional Competitiveness & Strengthen Economy
2007-11-20, 211 views - Dunphy Public Relations
“The 18th century American colonies slogan of ‘No taxation without representation’ rings true in 21st century Ireland” – Cllr. Kevin Sheahan, Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council.
Clare County Council Opens News Area Offices and Branch Library in Scariff
2007-11-19, 144 views - Dunphy Public Relations
Scariff, County Clare, 19th November 2007 – Mayor of Clare Cllr. Patricia McCarthy today marked a milestone in the delivery of Local Government services in East Clare by officially opening Clare County Council's newest Area Offices in Scariff.
Kilrush And Ennis Pick Up Gold Medals In National Tidy Towns Competition
2007-11-05, 250 views - Dunphy Public Relations
County Clare, 5th Nov 07 – Ennis and Kilrush have been awarded Gold Medals in the 49th annual National Tidy Towns Competition.
Five Limerick County Council Offices To Be Relocated To Dooradoyle Office Complex
2007-11-02, 287 views - Dunphy Public Relations
Dooradoyle, Limerick, 2nd November 07 - Limerick County Council has announced that five of its offices will this month be relocating to a new complex at Lissanalta House in Dooradoyle.
EUR4.5M Allocated For Kilkee Housing Project
2007-10-26, 274 views - Dunphy Public Relations
Kilkee, County Clare, 26th October 2007 - Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Tony Killeen today announced that EUR4,563,120 has been allocated for a housing project at Circular Road in Kilkee.
Government Funding To Assist Operation And Maintenance Of Water And Wastewater Treatment Facilities
2007-10-24, 196 views - Dunphy Public Relations
Minister of State and Clare T.D., Mr. Tony Killeen today announced that over EUR700k will shortly be allocated to Clare County Council to assist the local authority in maintaining and operating its water and wastewater treatment facilities.
EUR1.7M For Three Clare Housing Projects
2007-10-23, 282 views - Dunphy Public Relations
County Clare, IRELAND, 23rd October 2007 - Minister of State, Tony Killeen T.D., has described the Government's allocation of EUR1.7M funding for local housing projects as "hugely positive news for the disability sector in Clare".
Minister Killeen Seeks Investigation Into Dublin Airport Authority Inaction On ShannonHeathrow Issue
2007-10-22, 147 views - Dunphy Public Relations
Minister of State and Clare T.D., Mr. Tony Killeen has expressed concern over reports that the Dublin Airport Authority failed to tell the Shannon Airport Authority about Aer Lingus Shannon-Heathrow route cuts despite knowing about the threat.
Shannon/Heathrow Issue To Feature at Regional Development Conference
2007-10-22, 196 views - Dunphy Public Relations
Bunratty, Co. Clare, 22nd October 2007 – The Government's handling of the Shannon-Heathrow issue will take centre stage today as key commentators specialising in regional development gather for a two-day conference in Bunratty, Co Clare.
Over EUR1m For Housing Projects in Cratloe & Ennis Confirmed By Minister Killeen
2007-10-19, 158 views - Dunphy Public Relations
Cratloe/Ennis, County Clare, 19th Oct 07 – Minister of State and Clare T.D., Mr. Tony Killeen today announced that EUR1,084,355 has been approved for housing projects in Cratloe and Ennis.
Clare County Library Shortlisted For Excellence In Local Government Awards
2007-10-17, 176 views - Dunphy Public Relations
IRELAND, 17th October 07 - For the second consecutive year Clare County Council will be represented in Chamber Ireland's Excellence in Local Government Awards 2007.
Minister Killeen Welcomes EUR19K Allocation For Caring For Carers West Clare Group
2007-10-12, 161 views - Dunphy PR
EUR19k has been allocated to Caring for Carers West Clare Group, under the Scheme for Community Supports of Older People.
Clare Publicans Call Closing Time On Government Over Shannon-Heathrow Issue
2007-10-05, 178 views - Dunphy PR
County Clare, IRELAND, 5th Oct 07 – Over 250 publicans in County Clare have warned of serious consequences for their businesses should the Shannon to Heathrow service be lost indefinitely.
Community Forums Call For Government Action on Balanced Regional Development
2007-10-04, 178 views - Dunphy PR
A network of Community-based forums from outside Dublin have pledged to redefine the term 'Balanced Regional Development'.
Irish Language Scheme To Be Launched On Monday
2007-10-03, 195 views - Dunphy PR
County Clare, IRELAND, 3rd Oct 07 - Clare Local Authorities has prepared a new Irish Language Scheme, in accordance with section 11 of the Official Languages Act 2003.
Shannon-Heathrow Dáil Debate Postponed Until Tomorrow
2007-09-26, 224 views - Dunphy PR
The Mayor of Clare has expressed disappointment that a Government motion on the Shannon to Heathrow issue has been postponed until tomorrow.
Minister Killeen Says Appointment Of Rural Recreation Officer Will Help Sustain Walking Tourism
2007-09-25, 150 views - Dunphy PR
Minister Killeen Says The Appointment Of A Rural Recreation Officer Will Help Sustain Walking Tourism Throughout County Clare
Mayor Of Clare Urges Public To Travel To Dáil Eireann For Government's Shannon-Heathrow Debate
2007-09-24, 195 views - Dunphy PR
The Mayor of Clare today (Monday 24th September 07) called on members of the public to express their opposition to the axing of the Shannon to Heathrow service by attending the first full Government debate on the issue this Wednesday.
Minister For Health And Children Comments on Future of A+E Services In Clare
2007-09-20, 202 views - Dunphy PR
The Minister for Health and Children confirmed today that Ennis General Hospital in County Clare is to benefit from a consultant-led Accident and Emergency service but will lose its 24 hour A+E status in the long term.
Gormley Announces Establishment of Limerick City Boundary Committee
2007-09-19, 302 views - Dunphy PR
John Gormley T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government today (19 September 07) announced he is to establish a boundary committee to examine an extension of Limerick City Council's boundary.
An Bord Pleanala Sanctions Transitional Housing For Homeless Persons In Ennis, Co. Clare
2007-09-19, 251 views - Dunphy PR
Ennis, County Clare, IRELAND, 19th Sept 07 - An Bord Pleanala has upheld an Ennis Town Council decision to grant planning permission for the development of Transitional Housing for Homeless Persons in the County Clare capital.
Mayor Of Clare Welcomes Government Decision On Contentious Clare/Limerick Boundary Issue
2007-09-19, 164 views - Dunphy PR
County Clare, IRELAND, 19th September 07 - The Mayor of Clare warmly welcomed today’s news that County Clare is not going be affected by the proposed extension of Limerick City Council's boundary.
Clare Motor Tax Office Is Shortlisted For 2 National Awards
2007-09-19, 448 views - Dunphy PR
19th Sept 07 – The Clare County Council Motor Taxation Office has been shortlisted for two national awards by the Excellence Ireland Quality Association (EIQA), less than twelve months after it expanded its services at Kilrush and Westbury.
EUR2.3m In Grant Aid Made Available For Local Heritage Project
2007-09-18, 210 views - Dunphy PR
County Clare, IRELAND, 18th Sept 07 - The National Heritage Council, is seeking applications for imaginative and innovative proposals from organisations and individuals who wish to carry out projects that conserve or promote the County’s heritage.
Funding For Gowerhass Group Water Scheme In West Clare
2007-09-17, 200 views - Dunphy PR
Minister of State and Clare T.D., Mr. Tony Killeen confirmed today that CLAR top-up funding of EUR3,476 has been approved for the Gowerhass Group Water Scheme.
Minister Killeen Announces EUR236m Water And Sewerage Programme For Clare
2007-09-17, 257 views - Dunphy PR
17th Sept 07 - Mr Tony Killeen, TD, Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, today announced details of his Department's spending plans on new water and sewerage infrastructure for Co Clare.
OPW Proposes Improvement Works for Newmarket-On-Fergus & Doonbeg Garda Stations
2007-09-14, 220 views - Dunphy PR
14th Sept 07 - Minister of State and Clare T.D., Mr. Tony Killeen has received confirmation from the Office of Public Works that tenders are currently being sought for improvements works to be carried out at two Garda Stations in Clare.
Local Government Representatives From 26 Counties Call For Aer Lingus To Comply With Gov. Policy
2007-09-13, 163 views - Dunphy PR
New Ross, Wexford, IRELAND, 13th Sept 07 - Over 300 Local Government representatives today unanimously called on the Taoiseach and Minister for Transport to take whatever steps are necessary to ensure that Aer Lingus complies with Government policy.
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