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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for May 2021
28/05/2021
A planning application has been submitted to develop over 1,000 homes at the O'Devaney Gardens site in Dublin. Fine Gael Dublin Bay South bye-election candidate James Geoghegan said it is positive for young people and families in Dublin city. The development, which James Geoghegan voted for as a c
28/05/2021
Work is to commence on an Environmental Improvement Scheme in Waringstown, Co Down. The project, which is being funded by the NI Rural Development 'LEADER' Programme (2014-20) and managed by 'SOAR' – the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Local Action Group (LAG) - will see a range of env
28/05/2021
Work is to start on a £110,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme in Belfast. The work on Dargan road is to commence on 01 June and is expected to ce completed by 05 June. The carriageway resurfacing works will be from Duncrue Cresent to the Fortwilliam roundabout, a total length of approximately 320
28/05/2021
Further public realm works are being carried out in Ballymena. Improvements to Pat's Brae will include new paving, drainage and street lighting. The Department for Communities has provided £259,200 of funding with the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council contributing £28,800. It comes as a £390,
28/05/2021
Irish Water has teamed up with Northern Ireland Water to carry out works in Lifford, as part of a major cross-border project aiming to improve water quality in Carlingford Lough and Lough Foyle. The Shared Waters Enhancement & Loughs Legacy (SWELL) project, which has been awarded €35m under the EU’
28/05/2021
Northern Ireland is failing to address climate breakdown at a local level, according to Green Party NI leader Claire Bailey. She was speaking following the publication of the Northern Ireland Environmental Statistics Report which revealed that NI is falling behind on a raft of indicators, including
27/05/2021
EDF Renewables Ireland has announced plans to develop a 100MW wind farm to the south of Bellacorick in Mayo. The proposed project, which could consist of up to 25 turbines and power more than 60,000 homes, will be located in a forested area to the northeast of Slieve Carr, approximately 8km southe
27/05/2021
An extension to the Blaris greenway scheme in Northern Ireland has officially opened. The latest phase of the scheme links Sprucefield Park and Ride to Halftown Road, a distance of 1.4 kilometres. This brings the total length of the Greenway to 2.8 kilometres from Halftown Road to Blaris Road where
27/05/2021
Chanelle Pharma is to expand its distribution and manufacturing operations in Ireland. The company also announced it is to create 60 jobs in Ballinasloe over the next five years. Chanelle Pharma employs 570 people at its corporate HQ in Loughrea and also has offices and warehouses in Oranmore, Gal
27/05/2021
Choice Housing has launched a new £15,000 a year Student Placement Programme aimed at offering five students the opportunity for paid work experience in a range of disciplines. The Brian McKenna Student Placement Programme will also give students the chance to compete for their final year's tuition
27/05/2021
Fine Gael has hit out at Sinn Féin members for voting against Donabate housing projects, in an attempt to block progress. Dublin Fingal TD, Alan Farrell, said: "The Donabate Local Area Development Plan has been the product of hard work from Council officials and County Councillors for many years. I
27/05/2021
A Boil Water Notice remains in place for the area supplied by the Borrisokane Public Water Supply in Tipperary. The Boil Water Notice was put in place due to the detection of cryptosporidium in the Borrisokane supply. Since then, experts from Irish Water and Tipperary County Council have been work
26/05/2021
Construction firm GRAHAM has completed part of a railway bridge replacement and refurbishment works programme, incorporating a 72-hour single event possession, on the Ballymena to Coleraine rail line. Three major sites, namely the Braid Bridge, Coolderry Bridge and the Culbreen Bridge, were all par
26/05/2021
A three year Prosperity Agreement has been signed between Belfast Harbour and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA). The agreement will see the Harbour commit to reducing CO2 emissions, reducing waste, improving air and water quality and enhancing both terrestrial and marine biodiversity.
26/05/2021
Irish Water has adopted the Framework Plan for the National Water Resources Plan (NWRP). The NWRP will safeguard public health, support growth and meet the challenges of climate change over the next 25 years. The NWRP is Ireland's first 25-year strategic plan enabling the company to move towards s
26/05/2021
A new £35million campus for Southern Regional College in Armagh has officially opened. The project, fully funded by the Department for the Economy, involved demolition of the old building and construction of a new, purpose-built facility on the existing Lonsdale Road site. Economy Minister Diane D
26/05/2021
The public is being urged to give their views on the Newry City Centre Regeneration (NCCR) public consultation survey. An online questionnaire remains opens and is due to close on Monday 31 May. Speaking on behalf of the Newry City Centre Regeneration (NCCR) Board, Co-Chairpersons, Councillors Roi
26/05/2021
The Fingal Green Party has welcomed partnership between Fingal County Council and a private developer which will exclude cuckoo funds and contain substantial affordable, social and cost rental housing. The Party welcomed the strengthening of the deal in recent days with commitments to exclude inves
25/05/2021
NI Water has revealed its first electric vans to enter operation. NI Water's fleet of 600 vehicles are a familiar sight to the public, with staff providing an essential 24/7 service, 365 days a year, to all areas of Northern Ireland. As they do so vehicle reliability is an absolute priority to ensu
25/05/2021
Work to extend and refurbish the Cancer Lifeline centre in north Belfast has been completed. The centre has been officially opened following an £890,000 investment by Belfast City Council and the Department for Communities. Since 1999, the centre on Alliance Avenue has provided a haven for individ
25/05/2021
Improvement work is to begin on a £195,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A20 Portaferry Road in Newtownards. The work will commence on Monday 07 June. The improvement work will extend a distance of approximately 300 metres from its junction with New Road to the approach to the Portaferry R
25/05/2021
Water main improvement work has started between Mullagh and Milltown Malbay. The work involves the installation of 4.7km of new water main to replace old mains which were bursting frequently. This will result in a more secure and reliable water supplies for local residents and businesses as well as
25/05/2021
ESB has teamed up with GreenCom Networks (GreenCom) to demonstrate the demand flexibility of heat pumps in Irish homes. The one-year proof of concept study aimed to show that heat pump operational flexibility can be successfully facilitated by an IoT platform. The concept study managed to lower th
25/05/2021
Sinn Féin is calling for more money to be invested to improve rural roads in Northern Ireland. MLA Declan McAleer also welcomed news that a roads recovery fund for 2021-22 is to be set up which would prioritise the maintenance of rural roads. He said: "The condition of local roads is a major issu
24/05/2021
The Woodland Trust Northern Ireland acquired land within Mourne Park in Kilkeel. Following funding from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Garfield Weston Foundation and gifts in wills, the UK's largest woodland conservation charity has taken ownership and managem
24/05/2021
A Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) over 10 feet in length has arrived in Belfast, for use on a major £8million Flood Alleviation Project. The work is to upgrade the sewerage infrastructure and substantially reduce the risk of out-of-sewer flooding in the Marguerite Park area of South Belfast, and pave
24/05/2021
Repair work is being carried out on two rising main bursts that may result in a wastewater discharge at Kilkee beach in Co Clare. Crews are working to repair the bursts as quickly and as safely as possible in adherence with current HSE and government COVID-19 advice. Tankers are on-site collecting
24/05/2021
Work is to begin on a £217,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the Bluestone Road in Craigavon. The work is to commence on Monday 31 May and is expected to be complete by 11 June. The improvement scheme, which extends a distance of approximately 1640 metres along the Bluestone Road from the junc
24/05/2021
A consultation on proposed HGV restrictions in Clady is to launch on 26 May. The consultation on the proposal to introduce a weight restriction would prohibit vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes from travelling through Clady village unless for access. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said: "The is
24/05/2021
Work is to start on a £400,000 street lighting scheme on the A27 Mandeville Road, Craigavon, on Tuesday, 01 June. The scheme will install a total of 90 new street lighting columns and replacement underground cables with new LED lights on both the Lurgan bound and Portadown bound carriageways betwee
20/05/2021
Construction work has started on a £6.5million shared social housing scheme in Armagh. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey cut the first sod at the site on Ogle Street in Armagh City Centre. The development is being provided by Ark Housing Association with support of £3.4 million from the Departme
20/05/2021
Irish builders' merchants Chadwicks Group has launched a new podcast series for tradespeople. 'Under Construction with Chadwicks' is hosted by Aidan Power and comedian Fred Cooke and each episode will feature trade secrets, industry trends, unmissable competitions and quick-wit banter. Throughout
20/05/2021
GMC Utilities is to start water main improvement works in the Kylemore Park and Bluebell area in Dublin. Works are scheduled to take place on Saturday 22 May from 9am to 3pm. The works involve the installation of a new district meter and meter chamber are being delivered by GMC Utilities Limited
20/05/2021
Whitbread, the owner of Premier Inn, is pushing ahead with its expansion plans in Dublin city centre with three of its five hotels currently under construction. The company is targeting 2,500 Premier Inn hotel rooms in Dublin as it responds to a recognised undersupply of branded budget hotel accom
20/05/2021
The Government is being called to consider a Vacant Home Tax to bring empty housing stock into use for those who need it. Labour housing spokesperson Rebecca Moynihan urged the Government to take action to discourage funds gobbling up housing supply through a levy on vacant homes. Senator Moynihan
20/05/2021
Sinn Fein is urging the Infrastructure Minister to refuse the Arc21 planning application. Sinn Féin South Antrim MLA, Declan Kearney is encouraging Nichola Mallon to face down the aggressive commercial interests driving the Hightown incinerator proposal and to refuse the planning application. He s
19/05/2021
Building work has started on a new housing development in north Belfast. Hagan Homes has begun construction work at Highgrove Meadows, which sits at the foot of Divis Mountain on Ballygomartin Road. The Ballyclare homebuilder will employ 39 people during the construction phase which is expected to
19/05/2021
A £1million Rural Halls Refurbishment Scheme has officially opened in Northern Ireland. The pilot scheme will provide capacity building training and a grant to rural community and voluntary organisations to deliver capital refurbishment works to rural halls, with the intended aim of keeping communi
19/05/2021
Work is continuing on NI Water's £7million Ravenhill Avenue Flood Alleviation Project in south Belfast. Works had recently been suspended on Ravenhill Avenue due to an unforeseen issue with existing services, which has now been resolved, and works will recommence on the 19th May 2021. Thee works wi
19/05/2021
NI's Infrastructure Minister is being urged to "urgently prioritise" the redevelopment of Casement Park in Belfast. Sinn Fein MP Paul Maskey said it is it is deeply concerning that there is still no progress on the planning application He said: "In October 2020, Minister Nichola Mallon announced i
19/05/2021
Essential works are to commence on a diverted trunk water main in the Adamstown Lucan area of Dublin. The works are scheduled to take place from midnight Thursday 20 May until 8am on Friday 21 May 2021. Irish Water in collaboration with South Dublin County Council have reconfigured the network to
19/05/2021
The Green Party is calling for an international ban on fracked gas. Minister for Climate, Environment and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD announced a new policy statement that will prevent Ireland from importing fracked gas. The statement, which has been approved by Government, makes it clear that
18/05/2021
Kirby Group Engineering has achieved 'platinum' accreditation from the 'Investors in People' programme. It follows a highly rigorous assessment process for the Irish firm, in which it scored among the top 2% of organisations who have been assessed so far. The 'Investors in People' programme, now i
18/05/2021
Three Northern Ireland companies are collectively investing over £1million in their businesses to support their growth in the renewables sector. As the demand for Green Energy increases globally, NEO Environmental, Knox Electrical and Skylark Control Ltd have seen increased demand for their servic
18/05/2021
Essential maintenance work is to commence at Srowlands Water Treatment Plant in Kildare. The essential works involve the installation of new pipework at the treatment plant. In order to safely facilitate these works, a plant shut down is required. These essential works are being delivered in adhere
18/05/2021
Construction work has been completed at a new family centre in north Belfast. The Grace Family Centre on Alliance Avenue has now officially opened. The two-storey, purpose-built facility will be run by Grace Women’s Development Limited. It will provide people from the area with childcare for up to
18/05/2021
A total of £9million has been announced to fund the Housing Executive's Covid Reset Plan on homelessness this year. The funding was announced by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey. The Covid Reset Plan 'The Way Home - Homelessness Response to Covid-19' aims to build on the collaborative response
18/05/2021
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Housing Eoin Ó Broin TD is calling on Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien to take urgent action to bring an end to the bulk buying of family homes by institutional investors. He also said that any changes to planning law introduced by Minister O'Brien "must apply to existing
17/05/2021
A £200,0000 fund to support roof repairs on listed buildings has officially opened in Northern Ireland. Owners can apply for £5,000 repair works associated with roofs including chimneys and gutters while £10,000 is available for the repair of thatched roofs. It is part of a £350,000 Executive pack
17/05/2021
Farrans Construction has started site investigation works ahead of its delivery of planned strategic water supply upgrade projects for Irish Water. The firm is working in partnership with Cork City Council. The upgrade projects are expected to commence in the coming months and will take two years
17/05/2021
Work is to commence on a £116,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme in Craigavon on Friday, 21 May. The scheme, which extends a distance of approximately 525 metres along the A3 Lake Road between Roundabout 5 and Roundabout 4, includes resurfacing of the carriageway and upgrading of road drainage. In
17/05/2021
BSG Enginerring have commenced work on a major programme to monitor Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs). These are overflow points on NI Water's sewerage network, which operate during periods of heavy rain and are designed to prevent'‘out-of-sewer' and property flooding. NI Water is required under env
17/05/2021
The Department and Community Places are co-hosting a virtual "Planning Your Place: Getting Involved" community engagement event. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon is urgingthe public to get involved in planning. Speakers from across Europe will present at four online sessions. They will use e
17/05/2021
Essential upgrade works have started to improve the security of water supply in Knockdrin, Westmeath. The works involve the replacement of approximately 1.3km of old and problematic water mains that are prone to leaks and bursts, causing supply disruptions for customers. The mains will be replaced
14/05/2021
Significant progress has been made on the Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant project. 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 environment, facilitating
14/05/2021
Work on a £350,000 road resurfacing scheme in Ballywalter will commence on Monday 17 May 2021. The improvement work, on the B5 Greyabbey Road, will include the resurfacing of a 1.55 kilometre stretch of carriageway from Demense Road towards Ballyatwood Road. To complete the scheme safely traffic m
14/05/2021
A £230,000 resurfacing scheme in Newtownards will commence on Monday, 24 May. The improvement work will include resurfacing the A20 Kempe Stones Roundabout plus a short distance into each connecting road. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said: "This significant investment will greatly impro
14/05/2021
Ortec has announced that construction has begun on its European Headquarters, Manufacturing and Operations Centre in Newcastle West, Limerick. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Easley, South Carolina, Ortec offers custom materials used in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and other health-relat
14/05/2021
Plans to redevelop Harbour Square have moved forward after Derry City and Strabane Council approved the appointment of an Integrated Consultancy Team (ICT). At the monthly meeting of the committee, members heard a report from Council's Head of Culture, Aeidin McCarter, which outlined the competitio
14/05/2021
The framework for Ireland's future offshore electricity transmission system has been published. It will facilitate the expansion of offshore wind energy to help the country meet its greenhouse gas emissions targets. Minister Eamon Ryan TD said: "Meeting the ambitious goal of 70% renewable electric
13/05/2021
Significant progress has been made to provide a new sewer collection system for Kilcummin village, that will ensure wastewater from the village is treated appropriately. Irish Water, working in partnership with Kerry County Council, will develop this project. Once operational, the new sewerage sch
13/05/2021
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has viewed plans for a £43million investment in the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) to create a "food hub" at its Loughry campus. Work is due to begin on the capital project in 2023 and will include a new Science Centre which will be shared
13/05/2021
The public is being called to name the new Lagan Gateway bridge in south Belfast, ahead of its opening this summer. Initial name suggestions can be submitted between now and 30 May via the Your Say Belfast website before a public vote takes place on a shortlist of names to select a favourite. The
13/05/2021
Savills Ireland has appointed Sarah Keane as Head of Workthere Ireland, the flexible, co-working and serviced office brokerage service and website listing platform powered by Savills. As Head of Workthere Ireland, Sarah will partner with clients to understand their business needs and objectives to
13/05/2021
Ecocem has completed a €22.5million equity investment by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) and Breakthrough Energy Ventures-Europe (BEV-E). BEV will also nominate a director to the company's Board of Directors. The investment will enable Ecocem to bring new ultra-low-carbon cements to the market
13/05/2021
Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Climate Action Darren O'Rourke TD has said the party will bring forward constructive amendments at Committee Stage to ensure the transition to a climate neutral economy by 2050 is done in a fair and progressive way. Mr O'Rourke was responding to the Second Stage passing
12/05/2021
Plans have been submitted to develop a new €100million 410-bedroom terminal-linked hotel at Dublin Airport. The investment will also create up to 550 jobs on campus. As part of an agreement with Dublin Airport Authority (daa), UK hotel group Arora has lodged a planning application for a new hotel
12/05/2021
Obton is set to double its investment in the Irish solar energy market. The company plans to expand its portfolio and solar energy projects in Ireland to reach a total capacity of 1 Gigawatt (GW) by 2026. This major increase will see the total value of their portfolio and projects reach an invest
12/05/2021
Environment Minister Edwin Poots is calling on members of the public, farmers and business to be respectful on Northern Ireland's waterways and be aware of the devastating impact of pollution. Minister Poots was speaking as he visited the River Aghlisk in County Tyrone, where he met with Seamus Cul
12/05/2021
A Boil Water Notice for around 70 properties in the Galtee Regional Water Supply between Golden and Thomastown has been lifted. However, the Boil Water Notice remains in place on the remaining section of water mains from Thomastown to Kilfeakle pending the completion of further planned works and r
12/05/2021
Essential work to repair a burst water main on the Monivea Road in Galway City is ongoing. Tim O’Connor, Asset Operations Lead for Irish Water said: "A crew is carrying out emergency repairs as quickly and safely as possible and traffic management will be in place while these essential works are un
12/05/2021
Fianna Fail is calling for "urgent action now" to help reduce the long waiting times for the surveying and the commencement of works under the Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme. TD for Cork North West, Aindrias Moynihan, commented: "I have once again raised this pressing issue in the Dáil this
11/05/2021
Construction work has commenced on a new fire station in Macroom, Cork. A €1.337m tender for the project, which will be situated near Millstreet Cross in the town, was approved late last year by Fianna Fail TD Deputy Moynihan's party colleague, Minister Darragh O’Brien, with contracts signed just
11/05/2021
Over £200,000 funding is to be invested to extend Carnagat Community House in Newry. Commenting on the investment of £234,000 from the Department's Neighbourhood Renewal Investment Fund, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey said: "Carnagat Community Association has gone from strength to strength ove
11/05/2021
Lagan Asphalt has secured a €1,600,000 road resurfacing contract in Cork. This is the first in a number of road resurfacing contracts that Cork County Council will procure this year. The resurfacing contract incorporates 13 sites extending to 10km of rural and urban road improvement works at locat
11/05/2021
The government is being warned not to revisit the introduction of water charges by Sinn Fein. The comments come as an OECD report on the state's environmental performance highlights how decades of under investment by the state has left Ireland’s water infrastructure in a decrepit state. Sinn Féin
11/05/2021
NI Water projects have scooped first and second place in this year’s Institute of Water (IoW) NI Innovation Awards. The accolades were bestowed to the Derg Pilot Plant and Rathlin Island Water Treatment projects in recognition of their unique and innovative nature. The Derg Pilot Project - which p
11/05/2021
Work is continuing to improve the security of water supply in Knockdrin, Westmeath. The works involve the replacement of approximately 1.3km of old and problematic water mains that were prone to leaks and bursts, causing supply disruptions for customers. The mains will be replaced with new, high de
10/05/2021
A public consultation has launched over plans to transform Ballysillan Playing Fields in Belfast into a new destination, mixed use public park. The project will see the creation of a number of zones for sports, recreation, events, nature and education. A new central pathway will be installed, exist
10/05/2021
Continu Ltd has been awarded funding under Phase 2 of the SBRI (Small Business Research Initiative) to undertake a collaborative research project into the benefits of the use of large-scale battery storage technology to store and use renewable energy. NI Water is a major user of energy and the la
10/05/2021
Work has commenced to replace over 320 metres of problematic water mains on Church Street in Listowel, Kerry. The works follow the completion of 850 metres of water mains replaced on Main Street and Bridge road in late 2020 and significant network improvements including valve replacements in the to
10/05/2021
Over £4million has been invested in projects in the Mid and East Antrim area to support rural businesses, communities and villages and 63 jobs have also been created. Rural Affairs Edwin Poots attended an event which was hosted by Mid and East Antrim's Local Action Group (MEA LAG) which was formed
10/05/2021
Full planning permission has been approved for the development of a new school for Ardnashee School and College with associated playgrounds, ball courts, car parking, landscaping and site works in L'Derry. Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Planning Committee heard how the site
10/05/2021
Funding of over €23million has been approved for the Disabled Persons Grant scheme (DPG) and Improvement Works In Lieu of social housing scheme (IWILs). Every local authority will receive the funds they have requested to carry out works this year in 2021. Under both schemes, exchequer funding meets
07/05/2021
EDF Renewables Ireland is to start developing three new solar farms in counties Wexford and Kilkenny. The three projects will be among the first utility-scale solar farms to be built in Ireland and, once complete, will have a combined capacity of 17MW. Coolroe Solar Farm (5MW) is located in Cool
07/05/2021
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) has approved Stage 1 for the first phase of the regeneration of Pearse House, Apartment Complex in Dublin. Pearse House is one of a small number of housing complexes on the city's record of protected structures. This means that while
07/05/2021
Work on a £180,000 road resurfacing scheme in south Belfast is to commence on Monday 10 May. The work will take place on Piney Lane, Piney Walk and Piney Way and will benefit from resurfacing of the carriageways and footways creating a much improved experience for all road users. Infrastructure Mi
07/05/2021
John Craddock Ltd has made significant progress on essential works for the Howth water supply scheme to safeguard the water supply for homes and businesses in the area. The project will improve the security of the drinking water supply for the area and will allow for social and economic growth and
07/05/2021
A water main improvement project in Quay Street, Co Louth, has been completed. As part of Irish Water's Leakage Reduction Programme almost 300 metres of old problematic water mains were replaced along Quay Street to reduce leakage and provide the community with a more reliable supply of water and r
07/05/2021
A joint application has been put forward to establish a new Technological University in the South East. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, confirmed he has received an application from Waterford Institute of Technology and IT Carlow. Minister
06/05/2021
GRAHAM has been appointed by the Education Authority to design and build a new school campus for Dunclug College in Ballymena. The privately-owned contractor commenced the first stage of its phased construction programme in March 2021. Located adjacent to the Cushendall Road, the project is schedu
06/05/2021
Work has been completed at the Southern Regional College's new £15million campus in Banbridge. The state-of-the-art 4,500 sq m campus provides a strengthened range of further and higher education courses, skills improvement and training opportunities, including apprenticeships, across a range of sp
06/05/2021
Minister for State with the Responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) is being urged to visit the collapsed weir at Ballincollig Regional Park in Cork to see the urgent work that is needed to repair it and allow water back into the canal network. Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindri
06/05/2021
Work is to commence on a £203,000 road resurfacing scheme in Cullybackey, Co Antrim. The Fenaghy Road scheme, extends from Main Street Cullybackey for approximately 1.4 km to Galgorm Spa and Resort. Work will start on Monday, 10 May, and is expected to be complete by Friday 4 June. Infrastructure
06/05/2021
The housing system in Northern Ireland is in "need of reform", according to Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey. The Minister made the comment after meeting with members of the Housing Council to discuss the future of social housing and other housing issues. The Housing Council is a statutory advi
06/05/2021
Two new Komatsu excavators, both with latest generation iMC 2.0 intelligent machine control, have been introduced on the European market. In Ireland – where Komatsu is distributed by McHale Plant Sales of Birdhill and Rathcoole – focus will fall on the PC360LCi-11 version, the second model offering
05/05/2021
Construction work has started to develop 119 new homes in the Creggan area, L'Derry. Radius Housing has teamed up with Sean Dolan's GAC, to deliver the new houses, alongside sports & community facilities. The project, which also involves Ulster GAA and Derry City & Strabane District Council, will
05/05/2021
A total of £75million is to be invested to refurbish two CAFRE campuses at Loughry and Greenmount in Northern Ireland. Both campuses will undergo a significant refurbishment programme which will include new modern student accommodation and high-tech facilities to support student learning. Announci
05/05/2021
A Capital Investment Package, worth over €38million, has been announced for the ongoing development of Ireland's publicly owned harbour network, including 79 Local Authority Harbours across 12 coastal Local Authorities. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, TD said: "
05/05/2021
Dublin City Council is planning to recommence its Energy Efficiency Retrofitting Programme this month. Recently, the Department of Housing, Heritage and Local Government issued approval and a funding allocation of €7.7 million that will enable the City Council to retrofit a further 204 properties.
05/05/2021
A new bicycle repair station has been installed Lagan Valley Island on the Lagan Towpath in Lisburn. The station includes a pump and a selection of repair tools providing a convenient 'pit stop' for cyclists in need and enabling them to continue on their journey. It is a joint initiative with the D
05/05/2021
A £2million Environmental Challenge Fund is now open for applications. Grant awards of over £30,000 are on offer with the maximum amount of DAERA funding available under the competition normally being up to 85% of eligible project costs. In launching the competition, Environment Minister Edwin Poo
04/05/2021
Charles Brand Group has lifted the final bridge section for the new Lagan Gateway in south Belfast. Lock 1 Lagan Gateway project forms a key element in the long-term regeneration of the Lagan Navigation, it is the first step towards opening the navigation from Belfast to Lisburn, and eventually all
04/05/2021
PM Group has announced it has appointed two members to its Board. The company, which is headquartered in Dublin, has appointed Derek Mowlds and Pat Ryan. Derek is the Operations Director responsible for the Dublin Business Unit. He has been with the company since 2003 and has delivered major proje
04/05/2021
Farran's Construction has been appointed to replace problematic water mains in Bundoran, Donegal. The water mains are prone to frequent leakage and bursts causing supply disruptions and water quality issues for customers in the area. The old mains are being replaced with new high density polyethyle
04/05/2021
The Department of Infrastructure (DoI) is being called to carry out safety improvements on the A1 as a "matter of priority". Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins said department officials gave a briefing on the crucial safety improvements required on the A1, one of the most dangerous roads on this island. Sh
04/05/2021
The National Transport Authority (NTA) is being urged to re-commit to Metrolink South and to ensure the current review is completed as quickly as possible for the benefit of traffic-weary commuters. Fine Gael Minister Josepha Madigan said the project was delayed before being revived as part of a re
04/05/2021
Waterford Institute of Technology and IT Carlow has put forward an application to establish a technological university in the South East under the prescribed legislative requirements of the Technological Universities Act 2018. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Scie
