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Dowra Community Water and Biodiversity Training

In conjunction with Local Authorities Water Programme, a series of public events has been organised by Dowra Tidy Towns in Dowra offering a great opportunity to learn and discuss all things about streams, rivers, and water. Dowra is the "First ...

01 Sept 2022 at 17:00

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Ten new biodiversity officers will have 'enormous impact' on nature - Noonan

Ten local authorities have been awarded funding to appoint biodiversity officers to deliver local action for biodiversity. The programme is being delivered by the Heritage Council and the County and City Management Association (CCMA) with the ...

13 Oct 2022 at 12:38

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Fines for failing to stop for school traffic wardens set to double

Drivers who fail to stop for school traffic wardens could now face a fine of €160, as penalties are set to double for such offences. Minister of State at the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton announced plans this week to double the ...

24 Aug 2022 at 12:23

National News

Over half a million euro in grants announced to bring benefits to communities and local waters

Some €510,000 in grants have been issued through the Local Authority Waters Programme Community Water Development Fund. The latest call has seen 182 successful applications for funding in 2022. First introduced in 2018, the fund supports ...

14 Jun 2022 at 13:52

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People are stuck in the middle who can't afford mortgages says Leitrim councillor

Cllr Enda McGloin asked Leitrim County Council to outline plans regarding the affordable housing programme to ensure that people who do not qualify for social housing and are currently unable to access the current housing market because ...

10 Jan 2024 at 09:00

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'Risk to human health' - warning from EPA as almost half of septic tanks failed inspections

Nearly half of all septic tanks tested in Ireland in 2023 failed inspections, according to a report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to the EPA report, 45% of Domestic Waste Water Treatment Systems (DWWTS) ...

09 May 2024 at 10:49

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Leitrim County Council preparing a Local Authority Climate Action Plan

Leitrim County Council is looking for your input into our Local Authority Climate Action Plan LA-CAP. Help to shape appropriate actions to facilitate and enable effective climate action at a local and community level. The Plan ...

05 Jul 2023 at 10:30

National News

Most efficient home 'already exists' - Housing Minister launches €150m vacancy fund

The Minister for Housing has launched a multi-million euro fund for local authorities (LAs) to tackle vacancy and dereliction across Ireland. Minister Darragh O'Brien published details of the Urban Regeneration and ...

30 Jan 2023 at 16:48

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Leitrim County Council to receive €243,656 to retrofit nine homes

Minister of State and local TD, Frank Feighan TD has warmly welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Local ...

18 Feb 2021 at 16:00

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Local Authority’s approach to housing purchases questioned

At the Council meeting on July 8 in Carrick-on-Shannon, Cllr Pádraig Fallon asked for the Local Authority's stance on buying houses when the current tenants cannot continue living there or if they are not ...

17 Jul 2024 at 17:52

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‘Our health is at risk’: Leitrim expectant couple battles severe mould in Council home

A Mohill couple expecting their first child has been struggling with severe mould problems in their one-bedroom council home for over a year, which they say has deeply impacted their mental and physical ...

02 Oct 2024 at 09:00

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EXPLAINER: First-time buyers now eligible for loans to renovate derelict houses

First-time buyers are to become eligible within week for an expanded loan scheme to renovate derelict houses into dream homes having been earlier locked out of the scheme. The Government has approved a ...

06 Jun 2024 at 18:15

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