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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for November 2020
30/11/2020
Ballyclare-based Simpson Developments is pioneering smart housing in Northern Ireland during the construction of its high-end exclusive development in Dunadry, County Antrim. Dunadry Gate, which will be home to a selection of 13 four and six-bed detached and semi-detached homes, will have some of t
30/11/2020
Work has been completed to deliver a more secure water supply in Cork. A critical project for Cork City has been the Eastern Strategic Link Trunk Main project. The piece of work included a new connection to Glashaboy water treatment plant, east of the city. Water can now be supplied into the city c
30/11/2020
EirGrid has chosen a site at Ballyadam near Carrigtwohill in East Cork on which to develop a converter station for the Celtic Interconnector. The converter station is a key component of the €1 billion electricity project. The site was chosen from a shortlist of three following a range of technica
30/11/2020
Clúid Housing has launched a large-scale survey on the Irish rental sector with submissions invited from renters, homeowners and landlords. Clúid’s Policy Adviser, Fiona Dunkin explained: "We want people to tell us what their experience has been. We want to hear from all sides of the housing spectr
30/11/2020
Labour is reiterating its call for the full eviction ban to be extended into 2021. The party's Housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan made the call after the homeless figures for October recorded an increase of 81 people including 59 children. Senator Moynihan said: "Despite the eviction ban being
30/11/2020
The clean energy sector in Northern Ireland is one of the "highest priority" areas for addressing climate change, according to Economy Minister Diane Dodds. The All Ireland Renewable Electricity Conference was hosted by the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) and RenewableNI. Giving the keynote a
30/11/2020
Fine Gael is supporting Met Éireann’s bid for the relocation of the EU-funded work carried out at the European Centre for Medium Range Forecasting. Currently based in Reading in the UK, the most significant activities up for grabs include both climate change and atmosphere monitoring services. Ple
30/11/2020
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is to install fire sprinkler systems in its high rise blocks in a £8 million programme, beginning in 2021. Residents of 31 tower blocks are being informed about the installation of the new safety measures. Paul Isherwood, our Director of Asset Management in t
30/11/2020
The Department of Infrastructure (DoI) has been called to use its powers of enforcement or discontinuance to address the erection of a wind turbine on the site of a scheduled monument at Knock Iveagh, and to meet any costs associated with this process. Alliance Councillor Eóin Tennyson was speaking
30/11/2020
The Housing Minister is being urged to publish a strategy outlining his plan to reform the Vacant Site Levy. Sinn Fein TD for Cork North Central Thomas Gould made the call after figures published by the Parliamentary Budget Office show that only four local authorities reported collecting revenue un
27/11/2020
Work on the Cruagh Wood Greenway, designed by Atkins has been completed and is now opened to the public. Located in Stepaside, Dublin, the greenway and associated boardwalk structure form part of a 'feeder route' on the Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network Plan. Situated between Clay Farm Phase One
27/11/2020
Plans have been submitted for a new forestry building, which is part of the £5 million Connecting Pomeroy project, in Mid Ulster. The £1.6 million building will act as a visitor centre as well as a shared community building with an open general area which will complement the outside forest area. T
27/11/2020
Irish energy supplier Energia has extended its contract with Kennedy's Food Stores. The firm will provide 100% green energy throughout each of its stores. Founded in 2007 by Sarah Kennedy, Kennedy's Food Stores is an independent, award winning café and catering specialist dedicated to creating inte
27/11/2020
NI Water is urging businesses to protect their water supply if they are closing for a period of time or over the Christmas holidays. The company is reminding businesses about the devastating effects a burst pipe can have. The company has published a few simple steps to protect stock and premises:
27/11/2020
The SDLP has unveiled its blueprint for a cleaner, sustainable and cheaper energy market in Northern Ireland. The core principles are to focus on non-polluting energy sources; promotion of renewable energy, through financial incentives and reducing the cost of energy by widening the energy market
27/11/2020
Dunmore Construction (Dundrum) Ltd has released the first phase of its Clanbrassil Housing Development, at Middle Tollymore Road in Newcastle. Construction of the 56 three bedroom semi-detached and detached homes began earlier this year with the first handovers anticipated in January 2021. The pro
27/11/2020
Essential upgrade works are being carried out on the water supply network at Talbotsinch, Freshford Road, Kilkenny City. There will be a temporary loss of water supply to homes and businesses for a period of up to 22 hours from 00:00hrs to 22:00hrs on Saturday 28 November 2020. As part of the wor
27/11/2020
Belfast City Council is supporting #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay today Friday 27 November. The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Alderman Frank McCoubrey joined charity National Energy Action (NEA) to support their work in combating and highlighting the effects of fuel poverty. NEA, the national fuel poverty char
27/11/2020
Plans have been announced for new equipment to be installed and a surfacing scheme at Strathfoyle Play area in L'Derry. It ties in with Disability Awareness Week NI which will take place from Monday 30 November to Friday 04 December. A £30,000 grant has been secured by Derry City and Strabane Dist
27/11/2020
Gore Street has announced the energisation is on schedule of its Drumkee project, a 50MW installed capacity project located in Northern Ireland. Drumkee is now the largest energy storage project in Ireland and will contribute significantly towards local climate changes goals. Mullavilly, Gore Str
26/11/2020
Tyrone-based specialist building contractor, Western Building Systems, has handed over a new 60-bed medical block at University Hospital Limerick. The new block comprises four storeys, with three inpatient wards of 20 ensuite rooms over a basement level. The first of the wards opened this week with
26/11/2020
Plans to build almost 600 new homes on lands at Shanganagh in Dublin have been given the green light. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and the Land Development Agency welcomed the decision of the Elected Members to approve the disposal of part of the lands at Shanganagh to the Land Development
26/11/2020
The Bank of Ireland is to host a Housing webinar 'Supporting a Sustainable Housing Market' on Thursday 03 December. The webinar will address Covid 19 impacts on housing delivery, along with innovation and sustainability in the housing sector. The webinar is designed to inform and prompt discussion
26/11/2020
Work on a £205,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme is to commence in Portadown on Monday, 30 November. The improvement scheme, which extends a distance of approximately 1,100 metres, includes resurfacing of the carriageway and upgrading of road drainage. A road closure will be in operation from 8am
26/11/2020
Sinn Féin MLA has launched a bill to ban single use plastics in Northern Ireland. North Antrim MLA Philip McGuigan said: "This legislation would be a positive step towards a healthier, cleaner, greener Ireland, both on the island and in our waters. "Every year eight million tonnes of plastic waste
26/11/2020
Over £1 million funding has been allocated for 35 environmental projects in Northern Ireland. The £1.1m fund is available for not-for-profit organisations and councils to deliver key environmental priorities. It is a competitive programme which offers up to 75% of funding, however, this year due to
26/11/2020
A boil water notice has been issued for consumers on the Clonbullogue Public Water Scheme, County Kildare. The Boil Water Notice has been put in place as a precaution to protect approximately 840 customers while upgrade works to the disinfection system are underway at the water treatment plant. Cus
26/11/2020
Farrans Construction is to begin essential water main rehabilitation works in Donegal on Friday, 27 November. The works in Falcarragh and the surrounding areas are being carried out on behalf of Irish Water. The water supply may be disrupted during the works from 8am to 4pm. Such disruptions to su
26/11/2020
Plans are underway to regenerate Castle Street in Belfast city centre. Sinn Féin representatives John Finucane MP, Paul Maskey MP and Councillor Ciaran Beattie recently hosted a multi-agency meeting with businesses and authorities on the future of Castle Street. Mr Finucane MP said: "Castle Stree
26/11/2020
Irish energy provider Electric Ireland, Ireland’s leading energy provider has launched a new solar energy offering for the farming sector. The Solar PV technology will help farms to reduce electricity bills, reduce their carbon footprint and increase the energy efficiency of operations on the farm
25/11/2020
Funding has been approved for Bord na Móna's large-scale peatlands restoration project. The plan will harness the natural power of peatlands to secure a store of over 100m tonnes of carbon in perpetuity and capture millions of tonnes more in the coming years. The plan was launched as the Governmen
25/11/2020
Work has been completed at the North-West Transport Hub in L'Derry. The project, planned and delivered by Translink, is a £27 million investment, with funding received from the EU’s INTERREG VA Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Additional funding has been provided by the
25/11/2020
Plans have been submitted to develop a new sewerage scheme in the Whitegate and Aghada areas of Cork. The proposed project, submitted by Irish Water, will bring benefits to the area in terms of health, protection of the environment and improved water quality for all. Irish Water will deliver the p
25/11/2020
Microsoft is to build a new €27 million Engineering Hub in Leopardstown, Dublin. The firm also announced the creation of 200 engineering roles to strengthen its existing Dublin-based team of over 600 highly skilled engineers. The investment is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.
25/11/2020
An £850,000 Adventure Play Trail in Gosford Forest Park, Armagh, has officially opened. Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA attended the opening at Markethill. The Adventure Play Trail, set in 240 hectares of stunning woodland and green spaces, comprises five superstructures which form part of
25/11/2020
Improvement work has been completed at a £288,000 pedestrian and cyclist signal on the A55 Knock Road Dual Carriageway in Belfast. The scheme, at the Glen Road junction, created a two stage 'Toucan' crossing with an improved refuge island in the central reserve of the carriageway. The introduction
25/11/2020
Sinn Fein has unveiled the Wind Turbine Regulation Bill 2020. The Bill seeks to regulate the development of wind energy production in Ireland. It also facilitates the engagement of local communities in public consultation forums and establishes a mechanism for community co-ownership of wind energy
25/11/2020
Labour is calling for the eviction ban to be extended beyond the current Level 5 restrictions. Labour Housing Spokesperson, Senator Rebecca Moynihan made the call after it was announced that a ban on evictions for those in rental arrears will be extended from January to April next year. Senator Mo
25/11/2020
Improvement works have been completed at a water treatment plant in Ballyhooly, County Cork. Irish Water and Cork County Council have completed works to improve the local water supply in the area. The works will benefit 1,196 customers and ensure the delivery of a clean, safe drinking water supply
25/11/2020
The Education Minister has been called to give clearer guidance over what provision will be put in place for children and young people in Bangor Town Centre, as Bangor Central Integrated Primary School prepares to move to a new site at the Balloo Road. The school is due to leave its current Town Ce
24/11/2020
The final 5 kilometre section of the A6 Randalstown to Castledawson Dualling Scheme has officially opened. The entire £189 million scheme to upgrade 14.7 kilometres of the A6 North Western Transport Corridor between Randalstown and Castledawson is almost complete. In August 2019 the first phase of
24/11/2020
Works are continuing to safeguard the drinking water supply for homes and businesses in Kildare and the wider Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The works form part of the Barrow Extension project which will provide up to an additional 18 million litres of drinking water per day for communities across the
24/11/2020
A total of £45 million has been allocated for a winter fuel scheme in Northern Ireland. Sinn Féin MLA Fra McCann welcomed the announcement which will help older and vulnerable people heat their homes this winter. He said: "Finding money to heat your home can be a struggle for many people, particu
24/11/2020
Clúid Housing has announced the completion of an €18 million housing development in Sruthán na Sailí, Derreen, Killarney, Co Kerry. The scheme will provide a home for over 180 local people on Kerry County Council's housing list. The project is the result of a partnership between Clúid, Kerry Count
24/11/2020
Cardinal Windows is hosting a free 30 minute online workshop training session. The workshop will teach you everything you need to know when ordering your sliding sash windows. The workshop will be taking place on Wednesday 25 November at 14:15 GMT. The workshop will include: • Product Demonstrat
24/11/2020
Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien is to amend the 2018 Planning Guidelines to seek to restrict all future commercial co-living development in Ireland. Green Party Spokesperson for Housing, Francis Noel Duffy TD, welcomed the announcement. Deputy Duffy agreed that the co-living model is not in keepi
24/11/2020
Labour has hit out at the governments climate action strategy after it was revealed that the Climate Action Delivery Board hasn’t met in a year. The party's spokesperson on Climate Action, Duncan Smith said: Deputy Smith said: "Last week's EPA figures which indicate that Ireland is highly unlikely
24/11/2020
Almost £2 million funding has been announced to improve and transform neglected spaces into recreational facilities in L'Derry and Strabane. Derry & Strabane Rural Partnership is investing £1.8m in 13 village projects. The Village Renewal Scheme, delivered under Priority 6 (LEADER) of the Northern
24/11/2020
Antrim-based McQuillan Environmental is continuing to successfully support the local industry in Northern Ireland and has also announced plans for future developments in the waste sector. McQuillan Environmental operates a range of facilities, including hazardous waste management, an environmental
24/11/2020
Crumlin-based McKinstry Skip Hire is continuing to invest in recycling. McKinstry specialises in waste management, recycling of household, business and commercial waste, skip hire, bio-waste and metals recycling. The company continually investigates all global recycling markets to identify alterna
23/11/2020
Refurbishment work at two community halls ion Armagh has been completed. Securing investment of over £260,000 from SOAR ABC’s Rural Basic Services Scheme, Armagh community groups, Redrock Development Partnership and Ballymacnab Community Development Association Ltd, proudly unveiled their newly tra
23/11/2020
Irish Water is preparing to submit a planning application to Sligo County Council to develop an upgraded sewerage scheme in Rosses Point. The proposed project will bring benefits to Rosses Point and surrounding areas by improving water quality for all users and supporting economic and social devel
23/11/2020
Work is to start on a road resurfacing scheme in Clough, Ballymena. The £313,000 scheme will take place on the B94 Ballycregagh Road and is due to commence on Wednesday 25 November. The scheme extends from its junction with Springmount Road/Glenleslie Road for a distance of approximately 2.3 kilom
23/11/2020
Work on a £160,000 flood alleviation project has started in Newry. The work on Greenan Road will involve culverting a 40 metre section of open watercourse, upgrading 120 metres of existing culverted watercourse and the construction of a new culvert inlet structure. The scheme will ensure that the
23/11/2020
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has launched a joint programme to inspect homes where a specific model of shower unit have been installed. Only properties fitted with the Triton Safeguard+ shower unit, produced between May 2014 and December 2016, are the subject of the inspections. The NIHE
23/11/2020
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, has launched the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Structures Fund for 2021. With €6 million in funding across both schemes, they represent a significant boost to the pr
23/11/2020
A wind farm developer has suspended works at a site after devastation was caused by a peat slide that has polluted the Mourne Beg and Derg Rivers. Minister Edwin Poots and Minister Charlie McConalogue TD visited Meenbog, Ballybofey. Minister Poots also visited the Corgary Trout Farm which has been
23/11/2020
Figures from The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) have revealed Ireland's gas emissions dropped by 4.5% last year. Sinn Féin spokesperson on Climate, Communications Networks and Transport, Darren O’Rourke TD welcomed the figures however he added there is a huge amount of work to be done to get I
23/11/2020
The Housing Minister is being urged to clarify whether he intends to ban co-living or just restrict it. Sinn Féin spokesperson on Housing Eoin Ó Broin said: "I welcome in the publication of the Minister for Housing’s review into co-living. "However, I am concerned that the government is only restr
23/11/2020
Works to replace approximately 1km of old problematic water mains in Ballindrait, Co Donegal have been completed. The works will ensure a more reliable water supply and reduce high levels of outages and leaks to customers in the area. The works involved the replacement of over one kilometres of p
20/11/2020
A public consultation has launched on proposed routes in the development of the M20 in Limerick. Fine Gael Deputy Kieran O'Donnell welcomed progress being made on the project after he attended an M20 progress update briefing on Phase 2 of the development hosted by Limerick City and County Council.
20/11/2020
Work has started to improve the water supply in Louth. Watermains flushing is taking place on Dublin Road, Mourne View, Muirhevna, Glenwood, Langfield, Mullaharlin Park, Mullaharlin Road, Hoey's Lane, Dundalk and surrounding areas. While works are ongoing customers in the locations may experience
20/11/2020
The government has announced it is investing in the establishment of a National Agricultural Soil Carbon Observatory. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D., said through the investment, Teagasc, on behalf of the Department, will commence intensive monitoring o
20/11/2020
The Green Party is calling for offshore energy to be an "integral part" of the Green Deal. The European Commission has just come out with its first offshore strategy for renewable energy. The aim is to increase the installed offshore wind energy capacity by a factor of 25 by 2050, with a goal of 60
20/11/2020
Work on Phase 3 of the Blaris Greenway is to begin on Monday, 23 November. The £160,000 scheme of the Greenway will link Sprucefield Park and Ride to Halftown Road, a distance of 1.4 kilometres. The work will consist of resurfacing the existing service road to provide a safe and quiet route for th
20/11/2020
Improvement work is to commence on a £354,000 carriageway resurfacing project on Markethill, Armagh. The work will take place on the Ballyvally Road and will start on Monday 23 November 2020. The work will extend 2.8 kilometres from its junction with A28 Newry Road to its junction with B114 Shanec
20/11/2020
Work is to start on a £350,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme in Irvinestown. The work will take place on a section of the A32 Tummery Road Irvinestown at Drumharvey on Monday, 23 November. The scheme extends for a distance of approximately 1.2 kilometres from the speed limits in Irvinestown towar
20/11/2020
The Northern Ireland Executive has approved a plan to reduce unnecessary plastic within the NICS government estate. The overall aim of the plan is to work towards a ban on unnecessary single-use plastic in the government estate by October 2021. The plan will commence as soon as possible and will fo
20/11/2020
Sinn Fein is calling on the government to build more social homes insteaad of acquiring units from private developers. The party's spokesperson on Housing Eoin Ó Broin TD made the comment after figures provided to him by the Department of Housing in response to a parliamentary question which show h
20/11/2020
An award-winning social housing project funded by the EU PEACE IV programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), has received praise from government officials in Northern Ireland and Ireland. The Housing Associations Integration Project (HAIP), a cross-border initiative aimed at prom
19/11/2020
Refurbishment and extension work has been completed at the Ballymacnab Community Development Association building in Armagh. Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots met with representatives from the association to view the newly refurbished building which received funding of £172,000 from the Rural Deve
19/11/2020
Essential work to upgrade and improve the water supply network is taking place in Kilkenny. The work is taking place at Talbotsinch, Freshford Road and Kilkenny City. There will be a temporary loss of water supply to homes and businesses for a period of up to 22 hours from 00:00hrs to 22:00hrs on S
19/11/2020
The project team for Cleeves Riverside Quarter in Limerick has been announced. The master-planning process for a Limerick riverside site that will play a key role in the wider transformation of the city and region is about to commence following the appointment of the Design, Planning and Project Ma
19/11/2020
Radius Housing is urging landowners, developers and architects to take part in an online seminar on the future of social and affordable housing in Northern Ireland. The housing association is holding the seminar as part of their plans to support the wider construction sector and local economy in t
19/11/2020
Construction work has been completed on a £2 million housing project in east Belfast. Choice Housing recently welcomed its new tenants into their new homes on the Beersbridge Road. The scheme consists of 18 units, made up of one and two bedroom apartments. To deliver the project Choice Housing wo
19/11/2020
Over €68,000 funding has been allocated to Crosshaven for village enhancement works. Cork County Council's Village Enhancement Scheme aims at improving the infrastructure, aesthetics, and facilities in Cork County villages and provides funding support for rural settlements. The funding will be use
19/11/2020
Trinity College Dublin has selected Savills Ireland to provide financial management and property advisory services for the 'Trinity East' project. The project involves the potential development of an estimated 100,000 sq m Innovation Campus at Trinity's current site at Grand Canal Dock which is, in
19/11/2020
The Government has granted a foreshore licence for the development of the Arklow wastewater treatment plant. The new wastewater treatment plant will result in significant improvements to water quality in Arklow by ending the discharge of raw sewage directly into the Avoca River, safeguarding the en
19/11/2020
SSE Renewables and Echelon Data Centres have announced an agreement to develop a joint 220kV substation at the Avoca River Business Park, Arklow, Ireland. The new infrastructure will facilitate the development of Ireland’s first large-scale offshore wind farm, off the coast of County Wicklow with
19/11/2020
Coffey Northumbrian is continuing with watermain replacement works in Cork. The work is being carried out to improve the water supply in the Patrick's Hill area. In order to expedite the completion of associated connection works at the junction of St Patricks Hill, Hardwicke Street and Wellington
18/11/2020
Plans to build over 650 homes in west Belfast have been given the go-ahead. The £95 million development on the Glen Road will also include a hotel, retail centre, office premises, a play park and two care homes. Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan welcomed planning approval for one of the largest housing de
18/11/2020
Construction work has been completed on a new €21 million block at University Hospital Limerick (UHL). The Minster for Health Stephen Donnelly TD has welcomed the completion of the new 60-bed block. He said: "Improving and enhancing capacity within the health service is a key priority for the Mini
18/11/2020
Contractor Shareridge has been appointed to replace old watermains in County Clare. Approximately 2km of old water mains will be replaced in the Kilmurry-Castlecrine area and new service connections will be laid from the public water main in the road to customers' property boundaries and connected
18/11/2020
Irish energy supplier Energia has extended its contract to supply 100% green electricity to Regatta Great Outdoors. Under the agreement, Energia will provide renewable energy to all 24 Regatta Great Outdoors stores throughout Ireland. Founded in the UK in 1981, Regatta Great Outdoors started lif
18/11/2020
New pedestrian and cycleway facilities at Dunkettle Interchange in Cork have officially opened. The 1.2km section of shared pedestrian and cycleway was delivered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), and Cork City and County Councils as part of advance works being undertaken on the Dunkettle I
18/11/2020
Cork County Council has secured almost €20 million additional funding for the development of the Midleton Youghal Greenway. The Greenway follows the route of the disused railway line from Midleton Train Station to the former Youghal Train Station. The Department of Transport funding for the devel
18/11/2020
Work is to commence to replace old watermains with new service connections in Limerick. The works will take place in the Kilcolman East/Ballywilliam area. This will result in a more secure water supply for local homes and businesses, reduce leakage and improve water quality. Approximately 5.4km of
18/11/2020
Charles Brand has appointed a new HSEQ Compliance Training and Improvements Manager. John Logue, who re-joins Charles Brand after a number of years, will take up the position. John is a Chartered Civil Engineer and a Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner. He commenced his career with Charles Bra
18/11/2020
Geothermal Energy can help heat Ireland's residential commercial and municipal buildings according to a new report. Roadmap for a Policy and Regulatory Framework for Geothermal Energy has been launched at the Geoscience 2020 Conference. New developments in geoscience and technology means geotherma
18/11/2020
The Communities Minister has appointed Board Members of the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE). Carál Ní Chuilín appointed Chris Welch and Pauline Leeson with effect from 01 November 2020 until 31 October 2025. Mr Welch previously served as an NIHE Board Member from 01 August 2019 to 30 Jun
17/11/2020
Work is to commence to develop a new community hub and sports facility in the Waterside in L'Derry. The work will take place on the derelict site of the former Clondermot High School. The Waterside Shared Village project is being led by Derry City and Strabane District Council supported by the Eur
17/11/2020
Farrans Construction has been appointed to replace old watermains in Ahascragh, Galway. The work, which will begin in mid-November, is taking place on the L74151. The mains are being replaced with new high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes. The work is being carried out on behalf of Irish Wate
17/11/2020
A damaged bridge is to be replaced on Dreenan Road in Omagh. Bracky Bridge was one of five bridges to be damaged beyond repair. The Department of Infrastructure (DoI) is investing £260,000 on a bridge replacement scheme, and the work is to start on 17 November. The new bridge will be a single spa
17/11/2020
Work is continuing to protect Northern Ireland's natural environments in North Down. Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister, Edwin Poots MLA has visited a Seapark beach and Cairnwood forest to see first-hand the ongoing work. Visiting Seapark Beach, Holywood, th
17/11/2020
The ongoing drive by manufacturers to produce machines that deliver added value in terms of features designed to meet current and future regulations whilst satisfying market needs for greater productivity are factors evident in the new Komatsu PC88MR-11 midi excavator, first versions of which will a
17/11/2020
NI Water has been allocated £5 million funding to help kick start the hydrogen economy in Northern Ireland. The funding from the Department for the Economy (DfE) will be used to undertake an innovative Oxygen and Hydrogen Demonstrator Project that will deploy a state-of-the-art, 1 Megawatt (MW) ele
17/11/2020
A new Regeneration and Economic Development Strategy has been launched by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The strategy sets out the Council's plans to revitalise the region over the next five years. The announcement was made during a virtual launch event, which featured an engaging panel
17/11/2020
The Housing Executive has invested over £25,000 as part of its homeless prevention network. The organisation has also partnered with SPRING Social Prescribing to support vulnerable tenants with their health and wellbeing. The Social Prescribing project is being piloted in the Derry City and Stra
17/11/2020
The Alliance party is calling for an independent environmental protection agency for Northern Ireland. South Antrim MLA John Blair made the call following the impending end of the Brexit transition period. He was speaking after Environment Minister Edwin Poots updated the Assembly on the latest No
17/11/2020
The Labour Group on Dublin City Council has rejected the proposal to tender the development of the Oscar Traynor lands to Glenveigh Living Ltd. A statement by the Labour Party said: "While the proposal presents a high quality attractive development, it sees us trade half of the total housing units
16/11/2020
Labour is calling on the government to build new homes on public land. Housing Spokesperson, Senator Rebecca Moynihan also said the government's paltry commitment to cost rental will not solve the rental crisis. Senator Moynihan was speaking after the launch of a Threshold survey which revealed th
16/11/2020
Speedy has launched a new national powered access business supported by a multi-million pound fleet investment and a number of senior appointments. Speedy has merged its existing powered access businesses Prolift, Platform Sales & Hire and Lifterz - firms acquired by Speedy since 2017 – to create
16/11/2020
Work is to start on a £120,000 resurfacing project in Craigavon. The work will take place on the A3 Lake Road is due to commence on Saturday 21 November 2020 and be completed on 27 November. The improvement scheme, which extends a distance of approximately 525 metres along the A3 between Roundabou
16/11/2020
Alliance has welcomed the the announcement of Northern Ireland's first clean air strategy document by the Environment Minister. Alliance Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA said: "This document is long overdue as air pollution levels in Northern Ireland are deeply concerning. I encourage stakeh
16/11/2020
Derry City and Strabane Council has announced it is taking part in the annual programme of events as part of National Maintenance Week which starts on Friday 20 November. National Maintenance Week in an initiative sponsored by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) since 2002, a
16/11/2020
Fine Gael is urging Irish Water to clarify the actions it is taking to tackle water quality in Dublin Bay. A recently created task force including Irish Water, Dublin City Council, and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council are currently working together to diagnose the root-causes of bathing water
16/11/2020
A decision on the Ballynahinch Bypass in Northern Ireland is to be announced in the new year. Sinn Féin MLA Emma Rogan has welcomed the announcement from the Infrastructure Minister. Sinn Féin representatives have been lobbying Minister Nichola Mallon since she came into post to sign off on the st
16/11/2020
Works have commenced to repair a large leak in Tipperary. The work is taking place at Ballinard Bridge near Fethard and is expected to be completed in three weeks. The leak is causing the loss of approximately 30,000 litres of treated water every hour. This is impacting on the supply to homes, far
16/11/2020
Sinn Fein has hit out at the cost of new homes on the Oscar Traynor Road site in Dublin. The party's TD for Dublin Bay North Denise Mitchell said the idea that housing priced at €380,000 is affordable is nonsense. She said: "Proper affordable housing is required, and that is why we’ve taken the de
16/11/2020
A boil water notice has been put in place in Wexford, following a deterioration in raw water quality. Customers on the Sow Regional Public Water Supply have been affected. All consumers affected by the notice must boil their water before drinking. The customers living in the following areas have
13/11/2020
Farrans Construction has started work to replace problematic watermains in Derryconner, Donegal. The mains are being replaced with new high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes, which will reduce water supply disruptions for customers in the area. The section of mains that are being replaced are l
13/11/2020
Ireland's second public Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) re-fuelling station has opened in Cashel. Gas Networks Ireland unveiled the CNG station at Circle K's forecourt. Located at Junction 8 off the M8 (Dublin – Cork) motorway, the station has the capacity to fill 50 Heavy Good Vehicles (HGVs) a day,
13/11/2020
Work on a new wastewater treatment plant has been completed in Killala, Co Mayo. Irish Water in partnership with Mayo County Council invested €19 million in the project. Raw sewage that was being discharged to the environment untreated in Co Mayo has now been stopped. The wastewater plant is now
13/11/2020
Energy firm ESB has announced that Amundi Real Estate, a French Asset Manager, has successfully exchanged on a prime office development in the heart of Dublin's traditional central business district on behalf of a fund under management. Currently in the final stages of construction, Fitzwilliam 28
13/11/2020
Three students from Queen's University in Belfast have received awards from Choice Housing. Choice Housing launched the five-year scheme in 2019 to support and motivate students from Widening Participation (WP) backgrounds to achieve academic excellence and to complete their studies. Tiago Realinh
13/11/2020
A consultation process has launched for Living with Water in Belfast. Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon opened the consultation which is an integrated plan for drainage and wastewater management for Belfast. Living With Water in Belfast is the draft strategic plan for drainage and wastewater
12/11/2020
Qualcomm Technologies has announced it is to invest €78 million to establish a Research and Development facility in Cork City. The four-year investment is expected to create hundreds of highly skilled engineering roles. The project, which is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland si
12/11/2020
Work on a £300,000 Flood Alleviation Scheme in Clady, Strabane, is to start on Monday, 16 November. The scheme will replace the temporary flood defence with a permanent structure which consists of a new 65 metre piled flood wall and widening of the existing road bridge by 2 metres. Infrastructure
12/11/2020
Work has commenced on watermain improvement works in Blackpool, Cork. The work is taking place on Gerald Griffin Street, Great William O'Brien Street, Cathedral Walk, Watercourse Road, Thomas Davis Street and surrounding areas until Thursday 12 November. During the essential planned works, homes a
12/11/2020
Mr Terence O'Rourke has been appointed as the new Chairperson Designate of the Board of ESB. His appointment is for a period of five years. Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, said: "I am delighted to appoint Mr O’Rourke as Chairperson of ESB. The Programme for
12/11/2020
Co Down headquarted Graham has been appointed by Grant Thornton to deliver Hard Facilities Management services at the professional services firm's Belfast headquarters. The contract, for an initial three-year term, commenced this month, and involved the provision of planned and reactive maintenance
12/11/2020
Dublin City Council has launched HomeSwapper, a widely used home exchange service that provides a platform for social housing residents to find and enquire about potential relocations. The online platform, operated by Housing Partners, an MRI Software company, has already enabled the exchange of mo
12/11/2020
Pure Fitout has appointed Gary McCloskey to the senior role of group commercial director. Directing all of the company's commercial operations across UK, Ireland and European markets, Gary will be building on Pure Fitout's brand presence following successful projects with the luxury hotel Claridge'
12/11/2020
The Green Party has welcomed plans to progress a rail link to Shannon, Co Clare. Brian Leddin TD said he is confident it will prove a "potential game changer" for transport in Limerick. He said: "For Limerick to grow and prosper we need modern transport infrastructure that will equip us for the fu
12/11/2020
Labour is once again calling for more pressure to be put on banks to extend the formal mortgage moratorium to support households through the pandemic. The party's Finance spokesperson Deputy Ged Nash was responding to the latest release of 'Retail Interest Rates' by the Central Bank. He said: "The
12/11/2020
The government's Smart Metering Programme must deliver the best value for money in the pursuit of energy efficiency, according to Fine Gael. Senator Ahearn said the Programme for government commits to the continued rollout of electricity smart metering technology which began in 2019. He said: "Th
11/11/2020
Contractor GMC Utilities has been appointed to construct around 1.5km of new watermain in Fingal. The works, being delivered on behalf of Irish Water, are already underway and are scheduled to be completed in the coming weeks. The works are taking place along Brackenstown Road from the St. Cronans
11/11/2020
Over €63 million has been allocated for a variety of Greenways throughout Ireland. A total of €63.5m funding was announced by Minister Eamon Ryan, T.D. Minister of Transport, and Hildegarde Naughton, T.D Minister of State. Minister Ryan T.D. said: "I'm pleased to announce that we will contribute a
11/11/2020
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is to determine the planning permission for the development of a business park in Maghera. Mid Ulster District Council, which owns the land and proposes to create up to seven serviced sites at the location of the town's former high school, had granted outline
11/11/2020
Data published by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has revealed the biggest yearly reduction in energy related CO2 emissions since 2011. CO2 emissions from fossil fuels used for energy fell by 4.5% in 2019. Most of the progress was in electricity generation, with little improvemen
11/11/2020
Irish energy firm Electric Ireland has published research that highlights Irish consumers are continuing to make the shift towards a more sustainable lifestyle. The most recent research results from the Electric Ireland Brighter Energy Research Tracker show a significant increase in consumers' wil
11/11/2020
Work is to start on a £200,000 road resurfacing scheme in Conlig, County Down. The work will commence on Monday, 16 Novemebr, and is expected to be completed by Friday, 18 December. The resurfacing work will extend for a distance of approximately 700 metres from its junction with the A21 Newtownar
11/11/2020
Fine Gael is calling for the Pyrite Remediation Scheme to be expanded. The party's Senator Regina Doherty also called for the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme to be opened for all who need them, based solely on the damage attributable to pyrite, and not location, build or purchase date. She
11/11/2020
Over €80million has been allocated to support the Waterford North Quays project. The money was approved in the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF). A total package of €110.6m will go towards the regeneration project with €30 million having been committed by the Department of Transport,
11/11/2020
Sinn Fein is calling for the Strategic Housing Development (SHD) legislation to be abolished. Sinn Féin spokesperson on Housing, Eoin Ó Broin TD made the call speaking ahead of the Housing Committee meeting. Teachta Ó Broin said: "This controversial planning legislation was introduced in 2017 by t
11/11/2020
Watermain improvement works have commenced in Blackrock, Dublin. The work is being carried out to safeguard the water supply to homes and businesses in the area. Customers in Avoca Avenue, Carysfort Avenue and surrounding areas may be impacted by disruption to their supply on Thursday 12 November
10/11/2020
A former leisure centre site in L'Derry has been released by Derry City and Strabane Council. The Council has confirmed that it is releasing the former Lisnagelvin Leisure Centre site for development. The former leisure centre, located at Lisnagelvin Road/Richill Road in the city's Waterside, will
10/11/2020
Work is to start on a £200,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme in Newry. The work on the Old Warrenpoint Road will begin on Monday, 16 November, and is expected to be completed by Sunday, 17 January next year. The improvement work will extend a distance of approximately 550 metres from the junction
10/11/2020
A boil water notice has been put in place for all customers served by the Kill/Ballylaneen Public Water Scheme in Waterford. The Boil Water Notice has been put in place for approximately 1,200 people due to the detection of cryptosporidium entering the Kill/Ballylaneen supply. The areas affected ar
10/11/2020
Labour is calling on the government to fund much more direct build housing to solve the rental crisis in Ireland. Housing Spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan was speaking after the release of the latest Daft quarterly report showing that while rents have fallen slightly in Dublin they are climbing in the
10/11/2020
Work is continuing on Phase 2 of a road improvement project on a section of the A5 Omagh Road, Ballygawley between Shantavny Road and Ballynasaggart Road. The work to install new drainage and kerbing has already been completed with further works continuing during week commencing 09 November. The cu
10/11/2020
The highly-visible green liveried Merlo telehandler range is set to take on a second 'green' dimension with the arrival into Ireland early next year of an all-new, all-electric battery powered Merlo e-Worker model. Manufactured in two model variants – a 2-wheel drive 25.5-60 version and a 4-wheel d
10/11/2020
NI Water has unveiled its 'Be Prepared for Winter' campaign. Des Nevin, NI Water's Director of Customer and Operations, commented: "It is that time of year when we are asking the public to prepare their properties against the effects of freezing temperatures. However, with the continued impact of C
10/11/2020
Farrans Construction has started work to replace old watermains in Donegal. The work is taking place in Bunnymayne and Bridgend. The mains are being replaced with new high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes. The mains that are being replaced are on the L2031 Bunnymayne Road. the work is expecte
10/11/2020
A new digital online service for domestic septic tank consents has launched. Rural householders will now be able to apply online for a new discharge consent, transfer ownership of a discharge consent or amend an existing consent. The online service through the Department of Agriculture, Environment
10/11/2020
EirGrid has revealed 15 community projects that succeeded in their applications to the €205,000 sponsorship fund for the Kilpaddoge-Knockanure electricity project. The community projects are located in the towns of Moyvane, Knockanure and Tarbert in North Kerry. They range from a sports hall refurb
09/11/2020
Work has started to redevelop a walking trail stretching from Portstewart to Ballycastle in Northern Ireland. Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA has cut the first sod on a project that will form part of a wider £1.5million investment to boost rural tourism in County Antrim. Magheracross viewpo
09/11/2020
Improvement work has been completed on the Bonds Hill public realm project in L'Derry. The Department for Communities provided funding of £255,000 for the works which provide a key link to the new Multi Modal Hub, Ebrington Greenway and a commercial area of the Waterside. The investment has transf
09/11/2020
Ward and Burke is continuing to work on watermain improvement works in Laois. The works in Newpark Estate is being carried out to improve the security of supply and reduce high levels of leakage. The works, which are taking place along local road L-81039, involve the replacement of approximately 8
09/11/2020
A public consultation is to launch over plans for a €19 million 'creative campus' in the Liberties area of Dublin. Three Council-owned sites have been identified, at Bridgefoot St and at 8 and 9 Merchants Quay. Dublin County Council is to carry out a feasibility study and hopes to assess how these
09/11/2020
The Northern Ireland Housing Executive is investing over £1 million to improve homes in Newtownards, Co Down. Tenants are having their homes upgraded in a bathroom and kitchen replacement scheme. A total of 123 properties in the West Winds Estate are having their kitchens and bathrooms transformed
09/11/2020
Irish energy firm ESB has teamed up with Edinburgh-based Red Rock Power Limited to form a 50:50 joint venture for Inch Cape Offshore Limited, a large wind farm development off the east coast of Scotland. The Red Rock Power and ESB partnership will harness both companies' wealth of expertise withi
09/11/2020
The Scottish and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers Federation (SNIPEF) has been an accredited as a Living Wage employer. Its Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at SNIPEF receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.50. This rate is higher than the statutory minimum for over 25s of £8.72 per
09/11/2020
Plans have been unveiled to transform the existing New Gate Arts & Culture Centre in the Fountain estate in L'Derry and the adjacent vacant site into a shared performance space. First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill have announced an investment of £1.7million in th
09/11/2020
Sinn Fein has said the election of President Joe Biden gives a new emphasis on tackling the global climate crisis. Philip McGuigan MLA has said the environmental policies of Mr Biden offer hope in the battle against the global climate crisis. He said: "He has already committed to re-joining the P
09/11/2020
The rental crisis is getting worse, according to the latest quarterly rental report from Daft.ie. Speaking in response to the publication of the report, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Housing Eoin Ó Broin TD also said there has been no response from Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien. Teachta Ó Broin
06/11/2020
Work has been completed on a new leisure centre in Craigavon. The new South Lake Leisure Centre is home to a new 50-metre, eight-lane swimming pool and 1,000m2 gym and is now open seven days a week on a pre-booking basis for the public. As one of the most significant recent investments in health,
06/11/2020
Urgent repair work is being carried out on a burst watermain that has affected homes and businesses in Louth. As reservoirs are re-filling following the repairs, customers in Termonfeckin, Clogherhead and surrounding areas may continue to experience water supply disruption. While the network is re
06/11/2020
Emergency repair work is being carried out at the Lough Forbes water treatment plant in Longford following an electrical fault. Customers supplied by the plant are being advised that they may experience disruption to their supply during the works. Customers in the following mid-Longford locations
06/11/2020
Contractor John Sisk & Son has invested in its electric vehicle (EV) fleet. The firm has become one of the first companies in Ireland to receive a consignment of 10 new Volkswagen ID.3 electric cars. This builds upon Sisk's wider investment in EVs announced in 2019 and bolsters its commitment to
06/11/2020
The public is being urged to take part in a public consultation in relation to the Marble Arch Caves UNESCO Global Geopark in Enniskillen. Cavan County Council and Fermanagh and Omagh District Councils who are jointly responsible for overseeing the management of the Park, are consulting on the boun
06/11/2020
Contractor Milligan Bros has started construction work on a new £318,000 play area in Parkside, Sion Mills. The play park is being delivered by Derry City and Strabane District Council with support from funding allocated by Derry and Strabane Rural Partnership under Priority 6 (LEADER) of the North
06/11/2020
Clúid Housing has announced that part of the proposed redevelopment of Labre Park in Dublin has been identified as a flood risk following a number of site surveys. Despite several additional design reviews, the number of new homes planned has been reduced from 26 to between 14 and 18. Clúid receiv
06/11/2020
Northern Ireland's commitment to having a programme of virus surveillance in wastewater in place next month has been welcomed by the Alliance Party. The party's Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw said: "I welcome the very clear commitment to ensuring Northern Ireland's participation in COVID-19 sur
06/11/2020
An Bord Pleanála has rejected proposals for a co-living venture at Harold's Cross in Dublin. Following the announcement, Sinn Féin Senator Fintan Warfield has called for the Minister for Housing to immediately withdraw the Ministerial order that allows co-living projects to continue. Senator Warfi
06/11/2020
Concerns have been raised after the Green Party failed to support a Sinn Fein amendment calling for climate action to be compatible with biodiversity. The amendment also called to ban the construction of LNG terminals. Sinn Féin spokesperson on Climate Justice Senator Lynn Boylan said the decision
05/11/2020
Dublin Airport's Terminal 1 (T1) is to undergo a major transformation under plans that have been lodged with Fingal County Council. The core façade and the roof of the terminal are to be replaced with a new modern, energy efficient structure that will completely transform the external appearance of
05/11/2020
Construction work has been completed on over 50 new homes in Tyrone. The 52 homes and apartments located in Dungannon and Coalisland, represent a £6 million investment by Radius Housing, which addresses rural housing need in the Mid Ulster area while also making a significant contribution to the lo
05/11/2020
Planning permission has been refused to develop high rise office blocks in Belfast. Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey has welcomed the decision and said it is a "victory for the market community". She said: "These office blocks, if constructed, would have towered over our local community. They would ha
05/11/2020
Emergency repair works are to start on a sewer in Dublin after preliminary investigations indicated that there is a significant blockage in the sewer in Castleforbes Road. An assessment of the sewer has been carried out and CCTV footage suggests that a considerable volume of concrete is causing the
05/11/2020
Choice Housing and Victoria Housing Estates Limited (VHE) have completed a £20 million investment programme. The stock transfer deal will see almost 300 previously managed VHE properties move to Choice Housing with more than 130 tenants opting to purchase their own home. As part of the transfer ag
05/11/2020
BAM Ireland has been appointed as the main contractor for a residential development in Dublin. Marlet selected the company to build the development on Green Acre Grange. Located beside Airfield's urban farm, the development will feature 253 one-, two- and three- bedroom apartments and a 200 sqm (2
05/11/2020
The 2021 SuperValu TidyTowns Competition will go ahead, the Minister for Rural and Community Development has confirmed. The competition has been in existence since 1958 and has become an integral part of our culture over the intervening years. It continues to grow in popularity and in 2019 a record
04/11/2020
Belfast-based contractor Pure Fitout has reached its five year target and secured a £15 million turnover by delivering interiors for luxury brands, leisure operators and blue chip corporates. The company has also created 80 jobs and is one of the fastest expanding fitout contractors in the UK, with
04/11/2020
Electric Ireland has been scooped new contracts with 10 Local Authorities in Northern Ireland worth £13million. The 100% green energy contracts will see Electric Ireland provide 45GWh per year over the next two years, as an integral part of the Local Authorities' energy strategy roadmap and climate
04/11/2020
Fianna Fáil is calling for a date to be set for a referendum to be held on the right to housing. The party's Senator Mary Fitzpatrick has said that once the COVID-19 pandemic is under control she has re-affirmed Fianna Fail's commitment to hold a referendum on the right to housing. She said: "The
04/11/2020
County Down headquartered Graham has reported growth in revenue to £853.3 million in its latest published accounts for the financial year, up to 31st March 2020. The figure represents a 16% increase on the privately-owned contractor's previous performance for the same period in 2019 (£735m). The c
04/11/2020
Irish Water is reminding residents in Enniscorthy to be mindful of their water usage again as work continues to identify the location of a significant leak in the town's water supply network that is resulting in the reservoir levels depleting. Leak detection staff are actively working on the netwo
04/11/2020
A public consultation is to launch on proposed changes to traffic in the Grafton Street area of Dublin. The changes follow on from the Weekend Pedestrianisation Trials that took place on five streets over six weekends during the months of July and August. An online survey conducted by Dublin City
04/11/2020
The Alliance Party has welcomed the announcement over plans to address the significant challenges facing Northern Ireland's housing system. Alliance’s Alderman Amanda Grehan said she welcomed the commitment from Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín MLA. She said: "This statement from Minister Ní
04/11/2020
NI Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon is being called to work with the Irish Government to develop the railway network along the Western corridor to connect Belfast to Galway through L'Derry. Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson said: "The Minister recently announced her intention to progress a feasi
03/11/2020
NI's Rural Affairs Minister has met with representatives to discuss redevelopment plans in the Armagh area. Minister Edwin Poots has met with community groups in Glenanne and Bessbrook to talk about their their plans to improve the local area. The Minister began his visit in Glenanne Village, wher
03/11/2020
Farrans Construction has started work to replace old watermains in Ardsbeg, Donegal. The mains are being replaced with new high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes, which will reduce water supply disruptions for customers in the area. The section of mains that are being replaced are located along
03/11/2020
Significant progress is being made at the Ebrington site in L'Derry. Construction of the Grade A office block is now underway. Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson was commenting after raising the next phase of the Ebrington development with the deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill. She said: "That b
03/11/2020
Clare County Council has secured funding following the loss of rates revenue at Moneypoint Power Plant. Fianna Fáil Senator for Clare Timmy Dooley welcomed the announcement. Senator Dooley has worked alongside his colleagues, Minister for Public Expenditure Michael McGrath and Housing Minister Dar
03/11/2020
NI Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has pledged to revitalise the Housing Executive. In a wide ranging statement to the Assembly she set out her plans to address the significant challenges facing Northern Ireland's housing system. Over the last 18 years successive Executives have invested £2.
03/11/2020
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) is to commence a series of telephone and virtual Agriculture Contractors advisory appointments. The appointments will focus on how health and safety is currently managed whilst contractors are on site. The move to a virtual platform come
03/11/2020
An additional €15 million has been allocated to higher education institutions for capital works and equipment. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, said: "I am very pleased to announce a significant additional capital grant for the higher edu
02/11/2020
Work is to begin to replace problematic cast iron watermains to improve security of supply and reduce leakage in Cork. Prior to the commencement of the next phase of the Cork City Centre Movement Strategy in the Victorian Quarter of Cork City, Irish Water will progress water network improvement wor
02/11/2020
NI Water has completed work on a £2 million Flood Alleviation Scheme in Ballymena. The completion of the project for the Toome Road/Wakehurst Road area will help resolve historical internal and external 'out of sewer' flooding issues, as well as increasing the capacity of the existing sewerage syst
02/11/2020
Work is to commence on a £295,000 carriageway resurfacing project in Kilcoo. The improvement work will extend a distance of approximately 1.3 kilometres from its junction with Castlewellan Road to Drumboniff Road. The scheme includes resurfacing of the carriageway and upgrading of road drainage. T
02/11/2020
Ward and Burke is to start work to replace old watermains in Laois. The work in Lakeglen Estate, Portlaoise, is being carried out to provide a more reliable water supply and reduce high levels of leakage in the area. The works, which are scheduled to begin on Monday 2 November, involve the decommi
02/11/2020
Pfizer has announced around €300 million capital investment in its Irish operations which will support the further development of existing manufacturing sites in Grange Castle, Newbridge and Ringaskiddy. The investment will provide additional manufacturing and laboratory capacity creating approxim
02/11/2020
Sinn Fein has launched an online survey to see how energy price increases are affecting energy poverty. The party's spokesperson on Climate Justice Lynn Boylan revealed the latest figures suggest electricity prices have risen by €90 per year. Senator Boylan said: "The survey aims to capture the hu
02/11/2020
Funding has been allocated to Offaly and Longford who both lost 20% rates income following the closure of Shannonbridge and Lanesboro Power Plants. Fianna Fáil TD for Laois-Offaly, Barry Cowen, welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Public Expenditure. Deputy Cowen has worked closely with Of
02/11/2020
Blacks Gate Construction is supporting three sports and recreation organisations. The latest beneficiaries of the Blacks Gate Construction Community Fund are O Donovan Rossa GAC, UU Tigers Basketball Club and St Michaels 31st Belfast Scouts. They were presented with £500 by Radius Housing Associat
