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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for September 2020
30/09/2020
RMC Construction has started work on a £200,000 refurbishment project at Greenisland Community Centre in Carrickfergus. Funding for improvement works was approved by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council earlier this year. The centre will be closed to the community while work takes place and it is e
30/09/2020
Prunty Contracts has completed work on two new sand-based pitches at Tymon Park, Dublin. The Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Cllr. Ed O'Brien officially opened the new pitches. He was joined by Teresa Walsh, Director of Services, of South Dublin County Council and special guests, representati
30/09/2020
A grant of €25,000 has been allocated to carry out conservation works on Sligo's Metal Man, a 19th century navigation beacon which is located mid channel between Rosses Point and Oyster Island. Match funding is also being provided by Sligo County Council. The Metal Man has marked the safe approach
30/09/2020
Work is underway to improve and enhance two sports grounds in Castlederg, Co Tyrone. The training pitch drainage works at land owned by Dergview Football Club and St Eugene's GAA Club form part of the Castlederg Shared Space Project. Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Br
30/09/2020
Shareridge Ltd is continuing essential watermain connection works in Loughrea, Galway. Consumers are being warned that their water supply will be impacted as a result of essential watermain connection works taking place on Wednesday, 30 September and Thursday, 1 October. The works are part of the
30/09/2020
A draft plan for the regeneration of Carlow Town been unveiled. Carlow County Council is inviting submissions of Project Carlow 2040. Opening the consultation process, Cllr. Fergal Browne, Mayor of Carlow Municipal District said: "Project Carlow 2040 is an ambitious Regeneration Strategy for Carl
30/09/2020
An additional £645,000 of funding has been allocated for environmental projects in Northern Ireland. The Environment Fund (EF) s one of the mechanisms which enables not-for-profit organisations and councils to deliver key environmental priorities across NI. Environment Minister Edwin Poots said: "
30/09/2020
Essential conservation works have been completed on Athlone Town Wall. Funded by The Heritage Council through the Irish Walled Towns Network, only a few sections of the Town Wall in Athlone are still standing today. "Originally constructed in the mid-13th century, Athlone Town Wall underwent seve
30/09/2020
Mid and East Antrim Council is to invest £400,000 to develop three new play parks in the area. The money has been set aside to deliver replacement play parks in Ballykeel, Ballygally and Legg Park. The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Cllr Peter Johnston said: "We want to improve the mental and physic
30/09/2020
Rents have risen by 1.8% across Ireland, according to he Q2 2020 Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) Rent Index. Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD also said rents remain "stubbornly high" in Dublin. Deputy Ó Broin said: "The data in the RTB Rent index report for Q2 of 2020 indicates tha
29/09/2020
John Sisk & Son's Civils Ireland team have secured a deal to improve and upgrade Howth Middle Pier. The deal is a 13-month programme, which starts in October, for the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The project involves the extension of Middle Pier to improve access, maintenance an
29/09/2020
A total of €3 million funding has been allocated to upgrade over 110 public libraries in Ireland. The government funding will be matched by local authorities to the value of around €1.1 million. The public libraries strategy, Our Public Libraries 2022, seeks to deliver a progressive library servi
29/09/2020
Firms from across Ireland's built environment sector have sponsored this year's Open House Dublin 2020. An initiative of the Irish Architecture Foundation, Open House Dublin will take place 'online and onsite' from 8 to 11 October. The sponsors include Sisk, Quintain, BAM, CBRE, I-Res REIT, Cairn
29/09/2020
Contractor Source Civil Ltd is continuing to carry out essential watermain works in Mayo. Irish Water working in partnership with Mayo County Council are advising customers in the Ballycastle area and consumers served by the Carrowmore-Lacken Group Water Scheme of the works taking place in the area
29/09/2020
A 'Boil Water' notice has been put in place in Offaly. The notice was issued to consumers supplied by the Dunkerrin Public Water Scheme on Tuesday, 22 September and remains in place until further notices. Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Irish Water and Offaly County
29/09/2020
Contractors are preparing to start work on a £210,000 road scheme Pomeroy, Co Tyrone. The work to resurface a section of the Pomeroy Road is due to commence on Monday 5 October. The work will extend northwards from the Lurganeden Road for a distance of approximately 1.5 kilometres. A full road c
29/09/2020
Dublin headquartered Designer Group has acquired FKM Mechanical, the mechanical engineering business of the FKM Group for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1945, FKM Mechanical has a strong track record in working on FDI projects. It has, in recent times, delivered projects for Abbot, Allergan, Boston
29/09/2020
A total of 48 graduates have started a development programme with Irish electric firm ESB over the next three years. ESB's Graduate Development Programme sees the graduates, from the fields of engineering, IT, HR, marketing, commercial and finance, develop both professionally and personally, formin
29/09/2020
AIB has scooped the Outstanding Achievement in Sustainable Business Impact Award at Chambers Ireland’s Sustainable Business Impact Awards 2020. Sponsored by BAM Ireland, this first Awards ceremony of the Sustainable Business Impact Awards, formerly the CSR Awards, was run in association with the De
29/09/2020
The annual Northern Ireland Energy Forum conference organised by Agenda NI has taken place online. Economy Minister Diane Dodds set out her vision for the energy sector including an ambitious new renewable electricity target for Northern Ireland. She said: "Northern Ireland has been hugely success
28/09/2020
A new renewable energy project that enables schools to power classrooms using energy generated from their own roof, helping them to reduce their carbon footprint, and their costs, has been announced by Microsoft Ireland and SSE Airtricity. With an investment of close to one million euro, the partne
28/09/2020
Work has started on a £310,000 resurfacing scheme Moneyneaney. The work is taking place on a section of the B40 Moneyneaney Road, from Moydamlaght Road to Drumderg Road. The scheme, which is approximately 2 kilometres in length, is scheduled for completion by Wednesday 28 October 2020. As part of
28/09/2020
Energy consumption in the hospitality sector risen by 19% during the summer months according to the latest Savills-Pinergy Energy Monitor. The sector, which comprises of hotels, bars and restaurants, saw the biggest drop of all sectors between March and May due to Covid-19 restrictions, with consum
28/09/2020
The mortgage payment break in Ireland has been extended. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD confirmed the mortgage break already in place for local authority home loan borrowers will be extended for those continuing to face difficulties due to the Covid-19 em
28/09/2020
The Apprenticeship Challenge Fund has opened for applications. Successful applicants could receive one-off awards of up to £50,000, with proposals with multiple partners or features potentially receiving up to £100,000. Economy Minister Diane Dodds said: "I am determined to do all I can develop a
28/09/2020
The preliminary business case for the Crawford Art Gallery redevelopment project in Cork has been approved. The Minister for Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht, Catherine Martin T.D. also allocated €3.32 million to cover the costs involved in the next stage of the development.
28/09/2020
Fine Gael is calling for the rollout of LUAS tram extensions to be priortised. Dublin Rathdown Fine Gael TD, Neale Richmond, said "having adequate space on public transport will be more important than ever". He said: "As it stands, the 26 existing Green line LUAS trams are being extended from 43m
28/09/2020
Works to a pipeline and manhole at Portmarnock Beach in Fingal have been completed. Works commenced on Saturday, 26 September, to repair a section of collapsed pipe which was removed and replaced. Repair works were also undertaken to the damaged manhole. All debris was removed from the surrounding
28/09/2020
QMAC Construction has secured a new contract with the Department of Finance for the provision of replacement windows at the Craigantlet Buildings, Stormont, in Belfast. The two-stage contract involves a design development and a construction period. Approximately 348 windows will be installed on a f
28/09/2020
The Irish Construction Excellence Awards team are to provide the industry and its partners with a unique and immersive evening to celebrate excellence in Irish construction on Saturday, 07 November. The ICE Awards 2020 Gala at Home experience will see the industry coming together for a much needed
25/09/2020
Building contractor AMD Ltd has been appointed to develop a new shared use walkway and cycling pathways project in Castlederg, Co Tyrone. Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Brian Tierney, turned the first sod at the site. The project includes the widening of existing pat
25/09/2020
A total of £14.8 million in funding has been allocated for the A6 L'Derry to Belfast road upgrade. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Conor Murphy. Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has welcomed the funding. She said: "Completion of this vital project will reduce journey times from Derry
25/09/2020
Refurbishment work has been completed on a new Visitor Information Centre in L'Derry. The new centre at Waterloo Place has officially opened and it will be the new hub for tourists to the city and area, looking for advice and information on the top attractions to visit and what events are happening
25/09/2020
Construction work of a new office development in Dublin city centre has been completed. Savills has launched 42 Westland Row, Grade A office building extending to approx. 10,900 sq ft, to let. The building is ready for tenant fitout and finished to the highest standard with specification includin
25/09/2020
New to the market here and currently available to order is the new, smaller-size 2021 range of Komatsu Forest forwarders designed primarily for forest thinning applications which are distributed in Ireland by McHale Plant Sales of Rathcoole and Birdhill. The three-strong Komatsu Forest range compri
25/09/2020
The pesticide MCPA has been detected in water supplies in Monaghan. It has been detected at levels above the permitted amount in the public drinking water supplies in Glaslough and Emyvale, for the second time in two months. MCPA is a commonly used herbicide present in many products used to control
25/09/2020
Demand for gas from pharmaceutical manufacturing and tourism industries is now ahead of 2019 levels, according to Gas Networks Ireland. Demand from pharmaceutical manufacturing in August rose 4% on July figures and is up 6% on 2019 figures, while demand from hotels and tourism businesses increased
25/09/2020
Housing association Choice has signed up Victoria Housing Estates (VHE) tenants. The move is the result of a £28 million investment plan which see tenants move from VHE to Choice and the Housing Association take ownership of the properties. The investment will ensure each home receives significant
25/09/2020
Funding for the deep retrofit of public housing and buildings in Cork has been welcomed by the Green Party. Up to 200 local authority and housing association homes in the city are to receive funding for deep retrofits of energy-saving technologies up to €7 million in value. These will also include
25/09/2020
Joint agents Savills Ireland and Kelly Walsh have placed a 33.32 acre site in Dublin on the market. The site on the Glenamuck Road, Kilternan, has a price guide of €19m exclusive of VAT. The sale presents an opportunity to develop in the region of 500 residential units on the subject site taking a
25/09/2020
Works are continuing at the Seamount reservoir in Fingal to safeguard the water supply for homes and businesses in Malahide and the surrounding areas. The works at the reservoir will result in a disruption to water supply on Tuesday 29 September between 9am and 5pm. Customers in the areas encompasse
24/09/2020
Bord na Móna has announced it is to raise €1.6 billion to fund a series of climate action projects across its 200,000-acre landholding. The company has appointed Goodbody Corporate Finance to manage the fundraising for a series of largescale climate action projects, including wind, solar energy, b
24/09/2020
BSG Civil Engineering has completed the first major concrete pour in the construction of the new wastewater pumping station (WwPS) in Bangor. A total of 33 lorries recently visited the coastal site at Brompton Road and poured over 230m3 of concrete in one day to form the first section of the new un
24/09/2020
Work is to begin on a £250,000 road improvement scheme in Clady, Co Tyrone. The resurfacing scheme on a section of the A42 Clady Road, from the Glenone crossroads to the Moneygran Road, will commence on Monday 28 September 2020. The improvement project will extend a distance of approximately 580m
24/09/2020
Sinn Féin is urging the government to review income thresholds for social housing eligibility. The party's housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD made the call and said the criteria have failed to keep up with cost living increases experienced by many workers and families. He said: m"For a number of
24/09/2020
Grants totalling €370,000 have been allocated for improvements in roads, seawalls, slipways and coastal defences. The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, TD, welcomed the formal transfer of responsibility to her Department for the development of the offshore Islands. T
24/09/2020
The Minister for the Office of Public Works (OPW) has took part in discussions over plans for the Cork Flood Relief Scheme. Minister Patrick O'Donovan TD, visited Cork City where he met with the Lord Mayor and the CEO of Cork City Council to discuss progress on the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme. T
24/09/2020
Essential work is to commence to replace damaged watermains in Mayo. The watermains are being replaced in Ballina and Killala that are prone to frequent bursts and leakage which cause water supply disruptions for customers in the area. The mains are being replaced with new high density polyethylene
24/09/2020
Contractors have started work on a £130,000 road improvement project in Newtownards, Co Down. The work commenced on Belfast Road/Hardford link/Church Street/Blair Mayne Road junction. The scheme involves a full upgrade of the signalised junction including puffin crossings, new paving and dropped k
24/09/2020
The Green Party has submitted an Assembly motion urging for a moratorium on all onshore petroleum licensing in Northern Ireland. In 2011 the Assembly passed a motion on the moratorium on onshore and offshore exploration, development and production of shale gas by withdrawing licences for hydraulic
24/09/2020
Edwards is to establish a new Service Technology Centre (STC) in Blanchardstown, Dublin. The STC will support the semiconductor manufacturing industry in Ireland. The new centre and associated field service operations are expected to employ up to 120 people across activities such as technology, eng
23/09/2020
Traco Power Solutions is expanding its product line to design and develop customised high-voltage power supply solutions for the European market. The company, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in Wexford last year, is now recruiting for seven new roles to service the new business at its facilit
23/09/2020
Work has commenced on three infrastructure projects at the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) in Dublin. The large-scale delivery of essential infrastructure in Adamstown consists of the construction of three separate projects: Airlie Park, Tandy's Lane Park and the Celbridge Link Road. A
23/09/2020
Two State Care Monuments in Northern Ireland will be closed to enable essential conservation works to be carried out over the next 18-24 months. The Department for Communities said the additional measures will be put in place at a further three sites until conservation works can be completed. The
23/09/2020
Rapid Power Generation Ltd has entered the gas-fuelled generator market with the launch of a new partnership with Pramac-Generac. The new agreement will see the company act as sole distributors of the Pramac industrial gas range of generators for the whole of Ireland. Recognising the increase in
23/09/2020
A 'Boil Water' notice has been put in place for people supplied by Dunkerrin Public Water Scheme in Offaly. Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Irish Water and Offaly County Council confirmed the notice with immediate effect. The notice has been put in place as a precau
23/09/2020
A total of €20 million from Carbon Tax to eight local authorities under the Midlands Retrofit Scheme has been approved. Under the proposed allocations Offaly, Laois, Kildare, Westmeath and Longford Local Authorities are to receive €3.33 million euro each and Roscommon, Galway and Tipperary are to r
23/09/2020
A total of €28 million in Government funding has been allocated for 39 community energy projects through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Eamon Ryan TD, announced the funding under the Community Energy Grant Scheme.
23/09/2020
Plans to build a school in Bangor, Co Down, have been given the go-ahead. Alliance representatives had been campaigning for a new build for Bangor Central Integrated Primary School. North Down MP Stephen Farry said: "This is welcome news for a school which has long outgrown its current premises an
23/09/2020
Contractors are preparing to start work on a £365,000 carriageway improvement project in Mayobridge, Co Down. The work on Newry Road will commence on Monday, 28 September, and is expected to be completed on 13 November. The improvement work will extend a distance of approximately 1.2 kilometres fr
23/09/2020
GMC Utilites has started work to construct almost 1.5km of new watermain in Fingal. The work is taking place along the Brackenstown road in order to safeguard the water supply to homes and businesses in the area. The works on behalf of Irish Water are scheduled to be completed in mid-October. The
23/09/2020
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is to light up its three civic buildings today, 23 September, to support Recycle Week. Now in its 17th year, the theme for this year's campaign is to thank residents for continuing to recycle despite all that has happened throughout 2020. Antrim Civic Centre
22/09/2020
Regeneration work in Dundalk town centre have been completed. The works have transformed the historic centre of the town, covering Clanbrassil Street, Church Street and part of Bridge Street, up to St Nicholas' Church. The project comprised the provision of wider granite footpaths, asphalt parking
22/09/2020
Essential maintenance works are being carried out on a major water main in Bundoran, Donegal. Irish Water and Donegal County Council is advising consumers in Bundoran Town and surrounding areas that their water supply will be impacted as a result of the works. Repair crews need to replace a failed
22/09/2020
Charles Brand has appointed Seamus Given as a new Advisor to its Board. Seamus Given, who joins Charles Brand from CityFibre, will lead on business development, strategy and growth of the Telecoms Services Division for Charles Brand. To date, Charles Brand have successfully delivered Full Fibre Br
22/09/2020
Works are ongoing to repair a pair of large diameter iron non-return flap valves, located at the quay wall on the Marina, near the Atlantic Pond in Cork. The dual valving system dates back to the late 1960s and permits flow of water from the Atlantic Pond during low tides, while preventing tidal in
22/09/2020
Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien has announced funding allocations totalling over €3.56 million under the multi-annual developer provided water services infrastructure resolution programme. The programme is focused on housing estates which are not taken-in-charge by local authorities and do not
22/09/2020
Labour is calling on the Housing Minister to announce an emergency package of supports to protect Dublin renters. Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan is urging Minister Darragh O'Brien to reinstate the eviction ban. Senator Moynihan said: "In July the Labour Party tabled an amendment to g
22/09/2020
A park in Donegal has won a Green Flag Award. Barrack Hill Town Park is an undulating 4-acre multi function park within walking distance of Carndonagh. Historically the area is close to the site of a former RIC barrack and with its prominent aspect, has commanding views of the area. The Green Flag
22/09/2020
Work on a £290,000 road improvement project in Lisburn is to begin next week. The work on Pond Park Road East will start on Monday, 28 September. The resurfacing scheme, which stretches from Lady Wallace Avenue to Mullaghglass Road, will deliver significant benefits for road users. To facilitate
22/09/2020
Sinn Féin has published a housing plan which pledges to deliver 20,000 homes on public land in 2021. The party's spokesperson on Housing Eoin Ó Broin TD published the plan. He said: "We would spend €2.8bn on public housing in 2021 an increase of €1.5bn on 2020 levels. "Of these 20,000 public home
22/09/2020
The Green Party has re-elected Catherine Martin TD as its Deputy Leader. She said: "I am delighted and honoured to have been re-elected as Deputy Leader of the Green Party/Comhaontas Glas. "I look forward to continuing to work with Eamon Ryan as Leader and Hazel Chu as Cathaoirleach in the Green P
21/09/2020
Contractors Coffey Northumbrian have been appointed to replace damaged pipes in Cork. The works to decommission problematic cast iron water mains are due to get underway this week in the area around Bridge Street, Woods Place and Little William Street. Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork
21/09/2020
Construction work on the Barrow Extension project in Brannockstown, Kildare, is expected to commence soon. David Civil Engineering is working in partnership with Irish Water to safeguard the drinking water supply for homes and businesses in Kildare and the wider Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The deli
21/09/2020
A packaging manufacturer has announced it is to invest over £1 million in new machinery. Priory Press Packaging also confirmed plans to grow the business into new markets. The new machinery will allow the company to increase export opportunities and the overall productivity of its business. Econo
21/09/2020
Sinn Fein has welcomed the announcement for the development of a 'park and ride' facility in Downpatrick, Co Down. MLA Emma Rogan said the facility will be "invaluable". The South Down MLA said: "The 'park and ride' facility will be invaluable for the people of Downpatrick and the surrounding area
21/09/2020
Contractors have started work on a £90,000 road resurfacing scheme in Dunmurry. The resurfacing work at Colinmill, which stretches from No.1 Colinmill to the local shops, will improve the strength and surface quality of this section of the carriageway. Due to the nature of the scheme and to help
21/09/2020
Work is to start on a £100,000 resurfacing project in Enniskillen. The work on the Tempo Road is to commence on Monday, 28 September, and is expected to be completed on Wednesday, 07 October. The improvement work will extend a distance of approximately 1950 meters from the junction with the Pubble
21/09/2020
The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has appointed Dr Ciara McMahon to its Board. Dr McMahon took up her new position as Director on 15 September. Laura Burke, Director General of the EPA, welcomed Ciara onto the Board, where she joins fellow Directors Gerard O’ Leary, Dr Micheál Lehane, Dr Eime
21/09/2020
Improvement works have been completed at the Culmore Community Hub at Victoria Hall in L'Derry. The Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Brian Tierney, joined community representatives and local residents at the socially distanced opening and heard more about the plans for the hub over the comin
21/09/2020
Work is to start on a £480,000 road improvement scheme in Ballymena. Work on the scheme, which is on the northbound dual carriageway, will commence on Monday, 28 September. The work extends from 1.1km north of Fenagh Road towards Kildowney Road for approximately 1.6km and is expected to be complet
21/09/2020
A new building is to be developed on the former Finlay's factory site in west Belfast. A new EU-funded shared community space has been announced to coincide with the International Day of Peace. The Black Mountain Shared Space project will be delivered by Belfast City Council after funding from the
18/09/2020
Planning permission has been approved to build a residential development in Montrose, Dublin. The planning grant will enable Cairn Homes to develop 611 apartments, three town houses, a childcare facility, two cafés, a change of use for the existing Mount Errol building for residents’ facilities and
18/09/2020
A precast concrete firm based in Ballymena has announced it is to create 35 new jobs. Moore Concrete also confirmed it is to invest £700,000 in its operations. The majority of the roles have been put in place since the start of March this year, including positions such as graduate engineers, proje
18/09/2020
Contractors are preparing to start work on a £190,000 resurfacing project in Belfast. The work on Middlepath Street is to begin on 19 September. The scheme, which extends from Station Street to the M3 Middlepath off-slip, will be completed between the hours of 7am and 6pm over two consecutive week
18/09/2020
BMK Contracts has been appointed to carry out work on a £160,000 project at Bank Brae in Lisnakea. Work on the project, under the Village Renewal Scheme, is to commence on 21 September and is expected to be completed in five months. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has been working in partners
18/09/2020
An opportunity to build an office block providing up to 50,328 sq. ft. of space on Dublin's St Stephen’s Green has been launched. Grant Thornton have appointed property advisor, Savills Ireland to seek offers in excess of €18 million. 92 and 93 St Stephen's Green comprise two interconnected period
18/09/2020
EirGrid has welcomed the decision to grant planning permission for the North South Interconnector. The project is a high capacity and resilient link between the electricity grids in Northern Ireland and Ireland and will remove blockages on the network. It will allow for the flow of 900 MW of renewa
18/09/2020
Minister of State Michael Noonan believes there is a "real opportunity for regeneration" after attending the first meeting of the Lord Mayor's forum on Moore Street in Dublin. The meeting, which took place at the City Hall and online, was chaired by Lord Mayor Hazel Chu and was attended by Minister
18/09/2020
Essential repair work is ongoing at Templemore Sports Complex swimming pool in L'Derry. Engineers have been on site to carry out repairs however it is expected that the work will continue for the rest of this week with the pool remaining closed for a number of days. The public are being urged to u
18/09/2020
NI Water has confirmed it is working with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) after bathroom rubbish including wipes and sanitary items were discovered in the Ballymoney River. The company is appealing to residents in the area to "bag and bin" their rubbish. NI Water's Wastewater Area M
18/09/2020
Five projects are being prioritised in the first phase of the Park and Ride programme in Northern Ireland. The projects are: • Newtownards (Bus) • Comber (Bus ) • Cairnshill, Belfast (Bus) • Downpatrick (Bus) • Trooperslane, Carrickfergus (Rail) Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said: "I
17/09/2020
Bord Gáis Energy has announced a price freeze ahead of winter. The firm will freeze its residential gas and electricity prices for over 625,000 consumers. Managing Director, Dave Kirwin, said: "As the country faces its most challenging winter in a lifetime, Bord Gáis Energy will freeze its residen
17/09/2020
Contractors are to start work on a £240,000 road improvement project in Carryduff, Co Down. Work on the resurfacing scheme will start on Monday, 28 September. The work stretches from Knockbracken Road South to a point 200 metres short of Manse Road junction, will deliver significant benefits for r
17/09/2020
Sinn Fein has welcomed the announcement of £2.8 million funding towards the development of six greenway schemes in Northern Ireland. North Antrim MLA Philip McGuigan said greenways will bring "positive benefits to local communities". He continued: "They will also provide a safe environment for wal
17/09/2020
Redevelopment work at St. Mary's Mansions in Dublin's North East inner city has been completed. Clúid Housing welcomed the first residents back following the extensive redevelopment of the 70-year-old inner city flat complex. The project is the result of a three year regeneration delivered in partn
17/09/2020
The EU Commission has pledged to increase the EU-wide greenhouse gas emissions target to at least 55% by 2030. The Minister for Communications Climate Action and Environment Eamon Ryan TD welcomed the announcement. He said: "The Programme for Government sets out the Government's commitment to an a
17/09/2020
Irish Water is to invest €4.5 million to improve the sewer network in Loughshinny, Fingal. Works on the Loughshinny wastewater project are to begin next week. Improvements to the sewer network in Loughshinny will safeguard the environment by stopping the discharge of inadequately treated wastewater
17/09/2020
Pesticides have been detected in the public drinking water supply in Kilsellagh, Sligo. MCPA is a commonly used herbicide present in many products used to control thistles, docks and rushes. The exceedance was noted following routine sampling of drinking water supplies. Irish Water, working in par
17/09/2020
Cork County Council has announced that Carrigaline Municipal District is allocating €20,000 to town centre businesses and residential premises in Passage West and Carrigaline under the Streetscape Improvement Scheme 2020. The initiative forms part of Cork County Council's Project ACT to support th
17/09/2020
Malone Farm Machinery in County Mayo has been announced as the overall winner at the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Arena Awards 2020. The company's winning entry was The Malone Express, a 16 bale trailer which can accommodate 16 round bales on a chassis that is shorter than other comparable machine
17/09/2020
A public consultation has restarted on a new electricity project that runs from Ballina in Mayo to Ballaghaderreen in Roscommon. The North Connacht 110 kV project is a new electricity circuit that will underpin investment in the region and facilitate the growth of renewable energy. The circuit wil
16/09/2020
A manufacturer based in Carrickfergus has announced it is to recruit a number of apprentice joiners. McCue, which specialises in project management, fit-out and joinery, has teamed up with two of Northern Ireland's higher education facilities. The firm is taking on five apprentice joiners from Nor
16/09/2020
Work has officially started to develop the new Teenspace in Dublin. Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Councillor Ed O'Brien officially turned the first sod for the new development at Collinstown Park, Clondalkin. Speaking at the event Mayor O'Brien said: "Location is key to providing meeting p
16/09/2020
Clandeboye Estate, home to Clandeboye Yoghurt, has announced it is to invest £2 million to build a new factory and create over 10 new jobs in County Down. The Bangor SME is building the factory on the grounds of Clandeboye Estate, which will help it to increase the production of its yoghurt and gro
16/09/2020
Resurfacing work on a £107,000 scheme is to begin in Portadown. The work on the Drumnacanvey Road is expected to commence on Monday, 21 September. The improvement work will extend a distance of approximately 470 metres from its junction with Ballyhannon Road to its junction with Bleary Road. The s
16/09/2020
NI Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has been called to answer questions after she granted full planning permission for the North-South Interconnector. Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan said: "Given that the Interconnector is a hugely significant project, it’s concerning that the Minister felt a twe
16/09/2020
Planning permission has been approved for the Spiddal Sewerage Scheme In Galway. Construction work is expected to start in late 2021 in line with Irish Water's current investment plan. Elsewhere, work has got underway to repair damaged watermains in Spiddal. The mains that are being replaced are
16/09/2020
GMC Utilities is making significant progress with watermain improvement works in Athlone. The work, which began in early September, are taking place on Bullet Road. The work involves the replacement of almost 500m of old and problematic watermains that were prone to frequent bursts and leakage whi
16/09/2020
The Alliance Party is calling on the NI Executive to create legally-binding targets to protect the environment and invest in green jobs. MLA John Blair made the call after the RSPB NI charity criticised the Executive for failing to hit targets set to prevent biodiversity loss, with 37 of 42 goals n
16/09/2020
A total of £2.8 million is to be invested towards the development of six Greenway projects in NI. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon made the announcement during a visit to the Lagan Gateway Greenway which will be one of the projects to benefit from investment. She said: "In June I committed £
16/09/2020
Green Party NI Councillor Brian Smyth has been appointed Chair of Belfast City Council’s Working Group on Climate Crisis. Cllr Smyth said his vision for Belfast is for a city ready for the challenges of climate breakdown and the ecological crisis. He said: "This is about Belfast being at the foref
15/09/2020
Bord na Móna has announced that two of its major wind farm projects were successful in the first competitive auction under the Government's new Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS-1). Cloncreen Wind Farm and the Oweninny Wind Farm Phase 2 (joint venture with ESB, in Co Mayo) were both succes
15/09/2020
Full planning permission has been granted for the North South Electricity Interconnector. Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon approved the plans which will create a 400kv overhead electricity line connecting with the Republic of Ireland. The applications were previously approved by Department
15/09/2020
Chadwicks Group, one of Ireland's leading builders' merchants, has announced that Barretts in Ballinasloe has rebranded to Chadwicks. The announcement is part of an ongoing nationwide rebrand by Chadwicks Group which commenced in 2018. Chadwicks in Ballinasloe is the 22nd branch to have undergone e
15/09/2020
Construction work has started on a new £25 million office building in Belfast. The Vantage is to open on Belfast's Great Victoria Street in the second quarter of 2021. Developer MRP, the property division of construction business McAleer & Rushe, has retained local architects Consarc Design Group
15/09/2020
Essential works are being carried out to repair a damaged sewer in Wexford. The work at the R772 at Ferns Village Roundabout will continue until Wednesday 16 September. Significant traffic delays are expected and motorists are being advised of longer journey times. The essential works are necessa
15/09/2020
Economy Minister Diane Dodds is being urged to rule out exploration for oil in Northern Ireland. SDLP energy spokesperson Sinead McLaughlin made the call after the Economy Department commissioned a £75,000 research project into the potential economic, societal and environmental impacts of onshore p
15/09/2020
The development of a hydrogen economy in Northern Ireland will create the opportunity for new sustainable jobs, according to Economy Minister Diane Dodds. She also said the time is right for NI to explore the development of a local hydrogen economy. Speaking after meeting with some of NI's leading
15/09/2020
Iarnród Éireann is to invest €3.3 million to renew and upgrade lift facilities at 12 train stations in Dublin. The Big Lift is making big improvements for people with mobility issues and the work will provide extra reliable station access for everyone in the future. The work is expected to be comp
15/09/2020
Sinn Féin is calling on lenders to cut interest rates after Avant Money announced it is offering borrowers fixed and variable mortgage rates below the current average offered by banks. Spokesperson on Finance Pearse Doherty TD said: "Ireland's interest rates are the third highest in the EU, with I
15/09/2020
A new competition has launched to give Northern Ireland start-ups the chance to win a £75,000 proof of concept grant. Launched today by Techstart Ventures and Belfast Harbour, with support from BT, innovative thinkers are invited to submit ideas for new technology solutions to assist lone workers a
14/09/2020
Contractors ShareRidge is to begin watermain connections work in Galway. The works are part of the Tuam Regional Water Supply Scheme. Irish Water and Galway County Council is advising customers in Craughwell and Loughrea that their water supply will be impacted as a result of the works taking plac
14/09/2020
Work has started on a £125,000 road resurfacing scheme in Holywood, Co Down. The work on Cultra Avenue will extend a distance of 600 metres from the railway bridge to the junction with Seafront Road at the yacht club. To complete the scheme safely a daily road closure will be in operation on Cultr
14/09/2020
Tender documents to develop a new Garda Station in Cavan will go live in around three weeks time. Fianna Fáil TD Niamh Smyth has received confirmation from the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath TD that pre-qualification procedures for the Main Contractor and Reserved Specia
14/09/2020
Charles Brand has won a contract to deliver highways work to support the delivery of HS2 Phase One. HS2 Phase One will see a new high speed railway line constructed from Euston to North of Birmingham, where it will re-join the existing West Coast Mainline. The new line between London and Birmingha
14/09/2020
Over 80 new renewable energy projects are set to go ahead after the government approved the results of the first Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) auction. Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Eamon Ryan T.D.announced the final results of the auction which includes
14/09/2020
Coffey Northumbrian has started work to replace watermains following high levels water leakage in Rathpeacon, Cork. The works are part of Irish Water's national Leakage Reduction Programme and are being carried out by Coffey Northumbrian in partnership with Cork City Council on behalf of Irish Wate
14/09/2020
SSE Airtricity has teamed up with An Post which will see 30,000 homes benefit from energy efficient retrofits in the coming years. Minister for Climate Action, Communication Networks and Transport, Eamon Ryan TD welcomed the new partnership. The Generation Green Home Energy Upgrade forms a key par
14/09/2020
Sinn Féin is urging the government to buy Hammersons property in Moore Street, Dublin. Spokesperson on Arts, Culture, Gaeilge and the Gaeltacht Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD made the call after the share price of Hammersons crashed by 92%. Teachta Ó Snodaigh said: "Due to the financial despair Hammersons f
14/09/2020
The first meeting of the new 'Lord Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness' has taken place in Dublin. The meeting took place via Microsoft Teams between the Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu, who was based at the Mansion House, and a number of Dublin City Council officials and Councillors. She said: "As
14/09/2020
Chadwicks Group, Ireland's leading builders' merchants has announced that Garveys in Roscommon has been rebranded to Chadwicks. Garveys has a history in the region and can trace its roots back to Patrick and Judy Garvey who started the business from their home in Ballyhard Co. Galway in 1861. The o
11/09/2020
Chadwicks Group, Ireland's leading builders' merchants has announced that Tullamore Hardware has become Chadwicks. Tullamore Hardware on Rahan Road has been part of the community for over 30 years and was established by the Feery brothers in the Tanyard in the late 1980s. In 2000, the company becam
11/09/2020
The demand for electricity in Ireland is continuing to increase, according to a new report from EirGrid and SONI. The All-Island Generation Capacity Statement (GCS) examines the likely balance between electricity demand and supply during the years 2020 to 2029. In preparing the report, the two gri
11/09/2020
Civil Engineering Specialists ShareRidge is preparing to start work to replace ageing watermains in Limerick. Work is due to get underway on 14 September to replace thee watermains in St Nessan's Road which will ensure a more secure and reliable water supply for local businesses and residents. Th
11/09/2020
Significant interest has been reported in the Government's new Apprenticeship Incentivisation Scheme. On a visit to the Pfizer Grange Castle campus Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar and the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Sci
11/09/2020
Glenveagh Living and Glenveagh Homes (joint venture) have been announced as the preferred bidder for the Oscar Traynor Road, Housing Land Initiative site. The announcement was made by Dublin City Council. The Oscar Traynor Road site is a 17-hectare site situated on the junction of the M1, port tun
11/09/2020
Coffey Northumbrian has been appointed to replace lead service connections in Turners Cross, Cork. The works are due to commence in Turners Cross on Monday, 14 September. The works will remove approximately 80 lead service connections on the public side, which will be replaced with polyethylene pla
11/09/2020
The announcement that almost 20 new homes are to be developed on a site in north Belfast has been welcomed by Sinn Fein. MLA Gerry Kelly also welcomed confirmation that retailers LIDL and Home Bargains are to open large stores on the Hillview Retail Park on the Crumlin Road. He said: "There will a
11/09/2020
The Infrastructure Minister has been called for a halt at Ballykelly to be included in phase 3 of the upgrade of the Coleraine to L'Derry train line. Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald confirmed she has asked Minister Nichola Mallon to include the stop in the feasibility study. She said: "We are all
11/09/2020
The Environment Minister's announcement that the Greening Requirement is to be removed from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Basic Payment Scheme has been described as "seriously concerning" by the Green Party in Northern Ireland. Leader of the Green Party NI Cla
11/09/2020
The majority of Phoenix Natural Gas recently connected consumers have revealed they would recommend natural gas to a friend or family member. Phoenix Natural Gas announced the results of its most recent independent market connected customer research, with 99% of recently connected customers saying
10/09/2020
Farran's Construction has completed work to replace an old cast iron watermain in Mervue, Galway. The watermain frequently burst and caused disruptions to water supply. The Mervue works were along St James Road from Bayview Heights to Quinn Terrace and will ensure customers in this area enjoy an i
10/09/2020
The Infrastructure Minister in Northern Ireland has pledged to commit to advancing the Narrow Water Bridge project in Warrenpoint. Minister Nichola Mallon met with the Narrow Water Bridge Community Network and local representatives to discuss the benefits of the scheme for the local area. She
10/09/2020
Fingal County Council is urging the public to take part in live online consultations on coastal defence proposals for Portrane and Rush. The Council has confirmed it is holding six live online consultation events over two days. The consultation sessions will include a presentation by Engineering C
10/09/2020
Contractors are preparing to start work on a road improvement project in Fivemiletown, Co Tyrone. Work on the A4 at Edfield Way will begin on Wednesday 16 September 2020. The scheme involves resurfacing a stretch of carriageway from just beyond the mini roundabout at the Western end of Main Street
10/09/2020
Residents living in Leghawny, Cullionboy, Donegal Town and the surrounding areas are being warned that their water supply may be interrupted after a major burst on a pumped rising main between River Eske Water Treatment Plant and Drumrath Reservoir. Leak detection and repair crews have been working
10/09/2020
Building products firm Acheson & Glover (AG) has implemented a software system which has transformed how its business records critical health and safety information and compliance requirements. 'Engage' will be used to build broader engagement in the organisation through direct and live interaction
10/09/2020
Construction services firm ISG has appointed Ciaran Flanagan as managing director customer operations for its Engineering Services (ES) division. Based in Dublin, Ciaran will be instrumental in building on ISG's capability and delivering a new dimension to its customer focused approach. Reporting
10/09/2020
The Minister of the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced a simplification of the Basic Payments Scheme that will be introduced for the 2021 scheme year. Minister Edwin Poots confirmed his intention to remove Greening requirements with effect from 01 Janua
10/09/2020
Northern Ireland Councils in the Mid South West (MSW) have announced a Regional Economic Strategy to boost productivity. Developed as a collaboration between Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and Mid Ulster District Council, the strategy iden
10/09/2020
Funding of approximately €18 million has been approved or the Disabled Persons Grant scheme (DPG) and Improvement Works In Lieu of social housing scheme (IWILs). The DPG scheme provides funding for extensions and adaptations to existing social housing stock for older people and people with a disabi
09/09/2020
GRAHAM has completed work on a new student development in Belfast. The Little Patrick Street project, carried out for Lacuna Developments and Watkin Jones Group for Student Roost, will ramp up the student accommodation offering in the city with a host of facilities and amenities. Construction on t
09/09/2020
A paving manufacturer based in Mid Ulster is to invest £30 million to grow its business over the next four years. Tobermore Concrete also confirmed the investment will create a total of 95 jobs. Making the announcement Economy Minister Diane Dodds said: "During such challenging times for companies
09/09/2020
Elgin Energy has unveiled the first solar installation with bifacial modules (double-sided solar panels) in the Republic of Ireland. The new solar technology has been installed as a test site on a dairy farm in Skeoughvosteen, County Kilkenny. Bifacial modules produce electricity from both sides o
09/09/2020
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is urging homeowners to apply for grants, funded by the Government, for home energy upgrades. Currently, almost 430,000 homes have already took advantage of the grants. SEAI has individual grants for insulation, renewable home heating, heating co
09/09/2020
Speedy has significantly improved its four-hour delivery commitment to provide thousands of customers across the UK and Ireland with faster access to its hire equipment. Customers will now be able to use the service, the only one of its kind in the UK and Ireland, to hire the company's 350 most pop
09/09/2020
Green Party NI Leader, Clare Bailey MLA, has called for a Climate Change Bill to be introduced in Northern Ireland. She made the call following the Environment Minister's Question Time claim that his Department is "scoping options" for a Climate Change Bill. She said: "The Environment Minister con
09/09/2020
A 'Boil Water Notice' has been lifted with immediate effect for all consumers supplied by the Castlepollard Low Level Public Water Supply in Westmeath. The Boil Water Notice was put in place as a precaution to protect public health following a mechanical issue with the chlorination system at Ballan
09/09/2020
Funding of £150,000 has been awarded to develop two play parks in Newry and Downpatrick. Mourne, Gullion and Lecale (MGL) Rural Development Partnership awarded the funding from the Village Renewal Scheme of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs' (DAERA) Northern Ireland Rural
09/09/2020
Environmental Street Furniture (ESF) in Newtownabbey has launched the HydroPod. The HydroPod, a hand washing station that uses only soap and water, was designed and manufactured by ESF, in partnership with Jans Composites, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The touchless system provides hand was
09/09/2020
Limerick City & County Council is to launch a week of events focusing on sustainability and renewable energy in the city. City Engage Week will take place from 14-18 September 2020 and is focused on the theme of local renewable energy, culminating on Culture Night. Limerick City and County Counci
08/09/2020
Belfast-headquartered construction and fit-out company, Gilbert-Ash, has received the Investors in People Gold Accreditation. Awarding Gilbert-Ash the gold standard, assessors highlighted the commitment from the top of the company to develop and embed a culture based on its 'As One' ethos. The Go
08/09/2020
A Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy has been announced by the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment. Eamon Ryan TD, who is also Leader of the Green Party, said the new plan includes halving food waste by 2030, the introduction of a deposit and return scheme for plastic
08/09/2020
The SDLP has welcomed the announcement that Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon is pushing ahead with plans for the A5 upgrade scheme in Tyrone. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan said the "A5 is a critical project that will help deliver local jobs, increase connectivity and save countless lives o
08/09/2020
A new pilot scheme which provides for measures to help protect and improve water quality in the River Derg in Ireland, has been extended until December 2020. The Land Incentive Scheme is part of the Source to Tap Project, which is supported by the European Union's INTERREG VA Programme, the Depart
08/09/2020
The Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government has been called to introduce legislation to prevent developers converting student accommodation into tourist accommodation. Labour Housing Spokesperson, Senator Rebecca Moynihan made the call after an application was made to Dublin City Counci
08/09/2020
RPS Consulting Engineers has been appointed to carry out preliminary environmental surveys for flood relief schemes in Donegal. The preliminary ecological surveys to gather baseline data are required to inform scheme design and appraisal of flood defence options in Burnfoot, Castlefinn, Na Dúnaibh
08/09/2020
The Northern Ireland Executive has pledged to go-ahead with the redevelopment of Casement Park in Belfast after a meeting with Ulser GAA. Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey confirmed Ministers Michelle O'Neill, Conor Murphy and Declan Kearney gave a firm commitment that the Executive "will deliver on this vi
08/09/2020
The number of families in emergency accommodation in Dublin is at its lowest level since April 2016. According to the latest figures from Dublin City Council, there were 862 families in emergency accommodation at the end of July 2020, compared to 871 the previous month. The figure for the end of Ja
08/09/2020
People are being urged to take part in online consultation events on coastal proposals for Portrane and Rush. Fingal County Council said the consultation sessions will include a presentation by RPS on the studies undertaken, the proposed coastal defence scheme and a Question and Answers session. T
08/09/2020
Waterford City and County Council's draft consultation plan to develop and manage the Viking Woodstown site at Carriganore has been welcomed by People Before Profit (PBP). It was discovered in 2003 during preliminary works along the planned route of the city bypass, 4km upstream from Waterford City
07/09/2020
Work is continuing on the site of the Dunkettle Interchange upgrade project in Cork. The Dunkettle Interchange connects the M8, N8, N20, N25 and N40, and is a vital artery valve between Cork city, Ringaskiddy Port, Cork Airport, Dublin, Waterford and West Cork/Kerry. A new dumbbell interchange w
07/09/2020
Lowry Building & Civil Engineering Ltd have been appointed to carry out regeneration work at Ballycopeland Windmill in Millisle. The £1.2 million investment will see the construction of a visitor centre with coffee shop, new access road with car parking facilities and refurbishment of the existing
07/09/2020
Work has started on a £185,000 road resurfacing scheme in Ballycastle, Co Antrim. The scheme which extends from Magheramore Road to Whitepark Road is expected to be completed by Wednesday 16 September 2020. A full road closure has been introduced on Moyarget Road, Monday to Friday, between 7.30 am
07/09/2020
A Do Not Consume drinking water restriction put in place on the Achill Public Water Supply has been lifted. It includes the following group water schemes - Dooniver GWS, Saulia No 2 GWS, Crumpaun GWS, Dooega GWS, Shraheens, Achill GWS, Dugort No 1 GWS, Dugort No. 2 GWS, Dugort East GWS, Valley 1 GW
07/09/2020
Grant funding of just under €107,000 has been approved to eight local community groups and organisations for a variety of projects focused on the conservation and revitalisation of raised bog Special Areas of Conservation, Natural Heritage Areas and other peatland areas. Malcolm Noonan TD, Min
07/09/2020
The public is being urged to have their say on the Galway to Athlone Cycleway project before the deadline. Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan confirmed the project team has been undertaking an early stage consultation to listen to people's feedback. The Galway to Athlone project will complete the 270
07/09/2020
A new plan has been announced to tackle waste and move towards a circular economy in Ireland. Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Eamon Ryan TD said the plan includes halving food waste by 2030, the introduction of a deposit and return scheme for plastic bottles and cans, a
07/09/2020
The launch of a Road Safety Grant in Northern Ireland has been welcomed by Sinn Fein. MLA Cathal Boylan said it will support individuals and community groups in delivering road safety initiatives is a welcome development. She said: "This will provide local community organisations with funding to
07/09/2020
Employers are to be offered £3,700 for every apprentice that they bring back from furlough and retain until they have completed their apprenticeship. Economy Minister Diane Dodds also secured an additional £17.2million funding from the Executive to help boost the local apprenticeship system as it b
07/09/2020
Iarnród Éireann's investment in lift infrastructure on the DART line has been welcomed by People Before Profit. Richard Boyd Barrett TD said the announcement is a victory for disability campaigners. The Dún Laoghaire TD said that he was pleased that a number of DART stations in his constituency ha
04/09/2020
Firmus Energy has announced a 12.48% price reduction for around 50,000 customers across its Ten Town networks. This is the third successive price drop in the last 12 months which means from the start of October the average customer in the Ten Towns network will pay close to 40% less for their natur
04/09/2020
Work has started to develop a community hub facility at Forkhill PreSchool Playgroup in Newry. Mourne, Gullion and Lecale Rural Development Partnership (MGL RDP) awarded grant funding of over £250,000 from the Rural Basic Services Scheme of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affai
04/09/2020
Ward and Burke Ltd has been appointed by Irish Water to carry out water main improvement works in Kindlestown, Greystones. The works will involve the decommissioning of over 1.5km of old and problematic back yard water mains. Almost 1km of new water mains will be constructed along the public road a
04/09/2020
Ballymore has been selected to partner with Diageo to transform 12.6 acres of its St. James's Gate site. Diageo and Ballymore will work together on a shared vision for the Guinness Quarter that will preserve the heritage assets and create an inspiring urban neighbourhood that will open up the histo
04/09/2020
The Land Development Agency (LDA) has launched the first phase of public engagement for the 11.3-hectare Dundrum Central development on the site of the Central Mental Hospital, which is moving location. The LDA has commenced public engagement stage for the design of around 1,200 homes at Dundrum
04/09/2020
Funding of up to £10,000 is now available to individuals and community groups to develop and deliver road safety initiatives in Northern Ireland. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon launched the 2020/21 Road Safety Grant Scheme which is aimed at helping to engage and empower individuals, communi
04/09/2020
Entegro has started surveying and design work for the National Broadband Plan (NBP) in Longford. Under the NBP, Longford will see an investment of €32 million in the new high-speed fibre broadband network. This will enable e-learning, remote monitoring of livestock or equipment, e-health initiative
04/09/2020
Work is continuing on a major water network upgrade scheme in Blanchardstown. Irish Water is working in partnership with Fingal County Council. The Cruiserath Road Water Network Upgrade is a key project and, following completion, will have significant benefits for the local area, facilitating econ
04/09/2020
The Minister for Agriculture and Marine is being urged to bring the Forestry Bill before the Dail immediately. Labour Party Agriculture and the Marine spokesperson Seán Sherlock said the last number of months has been an "unstable" time for the sector. Deputy Sherlock said: "I congratulate Ministe
04/09/2020
Delays to the A1 road upgrade scheme have been described as "regrettable" by Sinn Fein MLA Liz Kimmins. The Newry and Armagh MLA said the delays are "frustrating" and called on the Department of Infrastructure (DoI) to make the project a "priority". She said: "The A1 is one of the most dangerous r
03/09/2020
Plans to develop a £12 million aquarium in the Titanic Quarter in Belfast have been given the go-ahead, The reefLIVE aquarium will be located on the Queen's Road opposite the Titanic Hotel. The Aquarium will be the largest Ocean visitor attraction on the island of Ireland and is expected to welcom
03/09/2020
GRAHAM has hosted a 'topping out' ceremony to celebrate a major milestone in the development of the LIV Student Belfast complex. Scheduled for completion in September 2021, LIV Student Belfast on York Street is set to offer a unique and refreshing approach to student living, and will support the ne
03/09/2020
Amazon has announced it is to invest in renewable energy project in Ireland. IDA Ireland welcomed the announcement that the company is to develop a wind farm in Galway that will provide 115 megawatts (MW) of renewable capacity. Amazon has previously announced two renewable projects in Donegal and
03/09/2020
Work is to begin on a £280,000 street light upgrade project in Warrenpoint. The scheme on the A2 Newry Road will involve the removal of existing street lights which will be replaced with a new LED street lighting system. The new lights will be on passively safe poles to improve road safety in the e
03/09/2020
A 'Do Not Consume' notice remains in place to Irish Water customers supplied by Kirikee Public Water Supply in Wicklow. In consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), a Do Not Consume Notice was issued on the Kirikee Public Water Supply due to flooding of the water treatment plant and a r
03/09/2020
Contractor Farrans has made significant progress on the development of a new leisure centre in Craigavon. Construction work on the South Lake Leisure Centre is expected to be completed in mid-September. The facility includes a 50-metre pool, young children's indoor leisure water feature, a 1,000m2
03/09/2020
Mid & East Antrim Borough Council has announced that businesses in the town centres and large villages are now able to apply for grants from £500 up to £2,000 through the Covid-19 Revitalisation Recovery Programme. The Programme, funded by the Department for Communities (DfC) and the Department of
03/09/2020
Bath Fitter is to establish its European Business Development Centre in East Link Business Park, Limerick. The facility is Bath Fitter’s first to be located outside of North America. The announcement is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. The company has already started hiring
03/09/2020
Electric Ireland has been called to reverse its decision after the company announced that energy prices for consumers are to increase from October. Sinn Féin spokesperson on Climate Action, Communications Networks and Transport Darren O'Rourke called for a freeze on energy prices during the Covid-1
03/09/2020
A packaging manufacturing company has announced it is to invest over £2million in skills development at its west Belfast and Antrim facilities. Welcoming the investment, the Minister for the Economy Diane Doods said: "Skills development is not only vital for sustaining business competitiveness, but
02/09/2020
Screwfix has announced it is to open over 10 stores in Ireland which will create up to 160 jobs. The multichannel retailer is also to open 30 new stores in the UK will create up to 300 jobs. The rapid growth of Screwfix has seen the trade retailer open at least 50 stores a year for the past decade
02/09/2020
Kilsaran has launched a new merrion paving range. The announcement was made following an €11 million investment in a new Paving Manufacturing Plant. The company recently commissioned a new state of the art hermatic press paving plant at its paving and walling manufacturing facility in Dunboyne, Me
02/09/2020
The pesticide MCPA has been detected in the Longford Central Public Water Supply. The detection was found by Irish Water in July this year following a number of detections in the supply in April and May, 2019. While the pesticide levels detected in the Longford Central supply do not pose any imme
02/09/2020
Work has started on a £116,000 resurfacing project in Whitehead, Co Antrim. The scheme, which extends for a distance of approximately 295 metres between Kings Road and Beach Road, will provide improved ride quality for both motorist and cyclists. The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has planned
02/09/2020
Essential maintenance work is to carried out at St Patrick's Trian car park in Armagh. In order to carry out structural safety and maintenance work the car park will close to public access on Saturday 5 September for six months. The six month redevelopment project will see substantial adjustments
02/09/2020
The Housing Executive in Northern Ireland has officially opened its Homeless Prevention Fund 2020-2021. Last year, the fund invested over £330,000 in 29 projects and a total of 1,191 individuals directly benefited. Applications for funding are sought from constituted groups in the community sector
02/09/2020
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has been called to take urgent action to remove two fallen tree limbs which are partially blocking the pathway at Twisel Bridge in Holywood, Co Down. Alliance Party Councillor Martin McRandal said the tree limbs represent a safety hazard. He said: "The tree
02/09/2020
Irish Water has issued a 'Boil Water Notice' for consumers supplied by the Castlepollard Low Level Public Water Supply in County Westmeath. The Boil Water Notice affects approximately 4000 people supplied by the Ballany Water Treatment Plant, also known locally as the Castlepollard Low Level Public
02/09/2020
Electric Ireland has announced a 3.4% increase on electricity bills from 01 October. The company has also announced that it is freezing gas prices this winter to help residential gas customers during the higher usage months. This will maintain the 11.5% decrease announced in April 2020 for its gas
02/09/2020
Over £3 million funding has been allocated for environmental improvement works in the Newry, Mourne and Down District council areas. The Mourne, Gullion and Lecale Rural Development Partnership (MGL RDP) allocated the £3.2m funding. Grant funding from the Village Renewal Scheme of the Northern Ire
01/09/2020
Contractor Ward and Burke has completed work to improve the water supply in Maynooth, Kildare. The project involved the construction of 1km of new water mains along Parson Street and Mill Street in Maynooth town centre and were carried out in line with Covid-19 measures, on behalf of Irish Water. I
01/09/2020
The government have allocated a grant of €14 million to 26 local authorities for 273 climate change adaptation measures. A €33m grant has also been awarded to 22 local authorities for 531 active travel projects. Minister for Climate Action, Communication Networks, Transport, Eamon Ryan TD and Mini
01/09/2020
Contractors have started work on a resurfacing scheme in Coagh, Co Tyrone. The work is taking place on a section of the B160 Ballinderry Road, from Main Street. The scheme, which is approximately 1.8 kilometres in length, is scheduled for completion by Friday 02 October. The project will also inco
01/09/2020
Gas Networks Ireland has invested in a Mobile Command Centre to provide a base managing incidents and coordinating emergency response activities nationally. The centre is based at the Networks Centre in Dublin. The vehicle may be mobilised to site in the event of an incident on the gas network, a
01/09/2020
Work is continuing to improve the water supply in Schull, Cork. Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is delivering major upgrades as part of the Skibbereen Regional Water Supply Scheme. Upgrades are ongoing and include the construction of over 10km of trunk main connecting
01/09/2020
Etag has announced a new senior management team to reinforce its position as a leading fixings and construction materials supplier. The new management structure will focus on the internal structure of the company, making daily operations more streamlined and efficient for customers and the Etag tea
01/09/2020
The SDLP has welcomed the announcement that over £17million has been allocated for apprenticeships in Northern Ireland. Economy Minister Diane Dodds allocated a total of £17.2m for enhanced apprenticeships. SDLP economy spokesperson Sinead McLaughlin said the move is a "very positive step". She
01/09/2020
Murphy Surveys has been selected to carry out survey works in Ballybofey and Stranorlar to progress with the design and development of the flood relief scheme. The company is to begin the works on 07 September which are expected to continue for six weeks. Donegal County Council has obtained necess
01/09/2020
FH Wetlands Systems in collaboration with JBA Consulting have been appointed to draw up a management plan for Westfields Wetland on the northside of Limerick city by the end of the year. The Westfields Wetland covers around 25 hectares and is part of the Lower River Shannon Special Area of Conserva
01/09/2020
Essential works have commenced for the widening of the R194 at Dunancory Bridge in Cavan. A road closure has been now been put in place for four weeks until 26 September. Diversions will be (Westbound) via the N3 at Virginia town, via the R196 at New Inn, and via the R196 to the junction with the
