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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for October 2012
31/10/2012
EirGrid and SONI, the Electricity Transmission System operators (TSOs) in Ireland and Northern Ireland, have announced the Smart Grid concepts which will commence testing on the island's power systems. Earlier this year an enduring initiative was launched, inviting companies with Smart Grid techn
31/10/2012
Deputy Arthur Spring, member of the Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, has urged NAMA to deliver on its intention to provide social housing. He said: "We must remain vigilant as a government to make sure NAMA pursues their policy of providing social housing from its stock of unocc
31/10/2012
A consortium, in which DONG Energy is a 50 percent partner was today announced as the successful bidder to develop an offshore wind facility off the south east coast of County Down. The Crown Estate and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment named the First Flight Wind consortium at
31/10/2012
Commenting on the leaked Dolphin Report and media reports that it favours the St James's Hospital site for the National Children's Hospital, Sinn Féin Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD said: "The priority now must be to get as quickly as possible to the planning and development
31/10/2012
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has set out Roads Service's progress on investment totalling £2.3million for road improvement and maintenance schemes in the Magherafelt Council area this year. The Minister said: "A wide range of road improvement and maintenance schemes is planned or alr
31/10/2012
Regional Development Minister, Danny Kennedy, has viewed progress on the £2.7million upgrade at NI Water's Clay Lake Water Treatment Works and the £5 million investment programme to upgrade the existing wastewater treatment facility at Keady, Co. Armagh. The £2.7 million project at Clay Lake Water
31/10/2012
One of Ireland's most eminent biofuel scientists has been shortlisted for a top international honour for his work in converting whisky waste into fuel. Professor Martin Tangney, from Macroom, County Cork has been shortlisted as Innovator of the Year by the Institute of Chemical Engineering at the
31/10/2012
SDLP Councillor Martin Reilly has welcomed the announcement by the Environment Minister Alex Attwood of over half a million pounds funding for a programme of environmental improvements to tackle dereliction in Derry in the lead up to City of Culture 2013. Cllr Reilly, who as Chair of L'Derry City C
30/10/2012
First Minister Peter Robinson joined Upper Bann MP David Simpson yesterday (Monday) at Northern Ireland's learning hub dedicated to solar energy which he described in his speech as a 'first class operation'. Mr Robinson said Solar Hub 1, a learning hub set up by Northern Ireland's leading renewable
30/10/2012
Tallaght Stadium has won the Airtricity Pitch of the Year Award. South Dublin City Council congratulated Nicola Coffey and Killian Byrne following the announcement. A spokesperson from the Council said: "This is due not only to the great level of care and attention paid to the maintenance of the p
30/10/2012
Construction works will be taking place in Ardee in County Louth from the Junction of N2 /John street to the Pedestrian crossing on the N2 at the Monastary School from Wed 31st October. The work will continue for a period of 3 weeks. It will involve laying of a new section of watermain to replace
30/10/2012
Sligo County Council in association with Sligo Heritage Forum in partnership with The Heritage Council are to host 'A Seminar On Buildings At Risk' on Thursday 8th November. The seminar will take place in the Clarion Hotel Sligo and includes a site visit in the afternoon to Hazelwood House, Sligo.
30/10/2012
Existing local authority water staff will remain employees of their local authorities at least until 2017 under arrangements negotiated by IMPACT and other unions. They will be seconded to Irish Water, the new national authority being established by the Government to manage water services. The sa
30/10/2012
The complete range of refrigerant leak detection systems manufactured by Murco (Ireland) based in Dublin, meet the relevant energy saving criteria and has now been approved by the Enhanced Capital Allowance scheme (ECA) for inclusion on the UK’s Energy Technology List. The ECA Scheme provides a
30/10/2012
Northstone (NI) Ltd, working on behalf of DRD Roads Service, will shortly be commencing essential reconstruction and resurfacing works on the Malone Road, Belfast. The scheme between University Road and Cadogan Park is being undertaken to improve the safety and strength of the road and will be comp
30/10/2012
SDLP Regional Development spokesperson John Dallat says the party will debate the development of rail links between the north west and the Republic at its annual conference. A motion submitted by Mr Dallat will be debated by party delegates at the party’s annual conference in Armagh City Hotel on N
29/10/2012
Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government has announced that he has given sanction to South & East Cork Area Development to approve funding of €200,000 to Fota Wildlife Park to construct a new visitor attraction and conservation centre at Fota, Co. Cork. The fun
29/10/2012
Minister for Social Development, Nelson McCausland has announced the appointment of consultants to undertake a Strategic Environmental Assessment for the Laganbank Quarter Development Scheme, Lisburn. Costing £41,500, the Department will fund the works in order to prepare the way to deliver major
29/10/2012
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Joe Byrne has welcomed news that the Environment Minister Alex Attwood has announced planning permission for the new Omagh Hospital. Mr Byrne said the development will give confidence to both the construction industry and healthcare workers who need assurances that the full ran
29/10/2012
Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced that DOE will have, for the first time ever, a dedicated Marine Division. The new Marine Division will develop and deliver policy and legislation to promote, protect and sustain our coastal waters. The Division will also be responsible for impleme
29/10/2012
Sinn Fein spokesperson on environment, community & local government, Brian Stanley TD has condemned the issuing of summonses by Mayo County Council for non payment of the Household Charge. Deputy Stanley said: "I condemn in the strongest possible terms the bully boy tactics of Mayo County Council.
29/10/2012
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced funding of £335,000 towards the cost of a public realm scheme in Strabane. Making the announcement for Castle Place and Lower Main Street in the Centre of Strabane the Minister said: "I am pleased that my Department, working in partnership
26/10/2012
EirGrid and NDRC (the National Digital Research Centre) have announced an innovative new collaboration, the Smart Grid Innovation Hub, to assist companies, entrepreneurs and academics with Smart Grid propositions to access support from both the energy and ICT industries in Ireland and Northern Irela
26/10/2012
Health Minister Edwin Poots today welcomed Alex Attwood's announcement of planning permission for the new local hospital and health and care centre in Omagh. The Health Minister said: "This is excellent news for the local area and brings us one step closer to having a high-quality and modern hospit
26/10/2012
Construction and fit-out company Patton, has played a key role in the delivery of a new Oxford Street store for the retail giant, Primark. The company's highly experienced retail team was responsible for the internal fit-out of the new 86,000 sq ft store at London's Oxford Street East in its latest
26/10/2012
First Minister, Peter Robinson, is joining forces with one of Northern Ireland's leading renewable energy providers, Amber Green Solar, to officially open a new City learning hub dedicated to solar energy. On Monday, October 29, the doors to Northern Ireland’s dedicated solar energy hub will open a
26/10/2012
Labour T.D. Ann Phelan, and member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications has called for a range of options to be deployed across the relevant State agencies to tackle fuel laundering, which is estimated to cost the state €150 million per year. Deputy Phelan, who is part
26/10/2012
Irish energy costs fell to negative figures for the first time as a combination of low demand and high wind energy generation saw the spot price of electricity fall to a minus figure. The market price for electricity is set on a half-hourly basis and the method for calculating it has been in oper
26/10/2012
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Public Expenditure Seán Fleming has said that "a comprehensive resolution to the bank debt crisis facing the country and a realistic package of measures to deal with the mortgage crisis are essential to Ireland's recovery". Deputy Fleming said: "Our planned exit from the
26/10/2012
Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty has said "it is now clear that Minister for Health James Reilly was hands on with the issue of the selection of a primary care centre site in Balbriggan." The claim comes after Minister Reilly admitted that he met NAMA on April 20th of this year and dis
26/10/2012
Fianna Fáil has demanded immediate intervention from Environment Minister Phil Hogan to ensure that tens of thousands of people who have paid the household charge are not hit with false penalties and charges. The party's environment spokesperson Barry Cowen has expressed alarm over the latest twist
26/10/2012
There was a general improvement across Northern Ireland's hard-hit construction sector in the third quarter of the year, according to RICS. During July, August and September, construction activity fell at its least severe rate in four and a half years, the organisation’s latest survey of the indust
26/10/2012
10 young construction apprentices from across NI are reveling in the success achieved in the national final of SkillBuild, the UK’s largest multi-trade competition. The team achieved 2 Gold medals, 5 Silver and 3 Bronze in bricklaying, cabinet making, carpentry, dry-wall systems, joinery, plaster
25/10/2012
Jimmy Deenihan T.D. Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has officially declared Kilbarrack Fire Station, Tonlegee Road, Dublin 5 as the 'Worlds First Carbon Neutral Fire Station'. Dublin Fire Brigade has been serving the citizens of Dublin for 150 years. Kilbarrack Fire Station on Tonlege
25/10/2012
University College Cork (UCC) has signed an agreement with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to affirm its commitment to energy efficiency. The partnership comes as a result of the SEAI's Public Sector Energy Partnership programme, which will see UCC taking the lead in contributing
25/10/2012
IDA Executive, Frank Conlon, to speak at Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) Annual Conference in Dublin today, 25th October. The SCSI's annual conference will take place in the Chartered Accountants House, Pearse Street, Dublin 2 and will be set against the theme 'Reshaping our Future'.
25/10/2012
Sinn Fein TD and Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD has expressed serious concern that NAMA is forgiving developers' loans. Deputy Doherty said he'd received confirmation of this policy last week in a parliamentary response, and today again when NAMA was in front of the Finance Committee. Doh
25/10/2012
Environment Minister Alex Attwood today welcomed figures which showed an eight per cent drop in household waste and a 0.6 percentage point increase in household recycling. Household waste for the spring quarter was 209,196 tonnes, an eight per cent drop compared to the same quarter last year. Durin
25/10/2012
Alliance South Down spokesperson Patrick Clarke has welcomed plans for a new bridge across the Carlingford Lough have been given the green light. The bridge will be constructed at Narrow Water near Warrenpoint, County Down, and once completed will link County Down with County Louth. Patrick Clarke
25/10/2012
Invest Northern Ireland is supporting the construction of five four-star self-catering cottages in Annalong by a new business that aims to tap into the anticipated boost in visitors to Northern Ireland. The development scheme, Dunnywater Cottages, is being undertaken by John and Myrtle Haugh, as a
25/10/2012
Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government has announced that he has given sanction for North & East Kerry Development (NEKD) to approve funding of €161,250 to Kilcummin Looking Good for village enhancement actions under the Village Renewal & Development measure o
25/10/2012
Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Leo Varadkar has confirmed a number of developments at the National Sports Campus in Blanchardstown including the development of high performance training facilities for Horse Sport Ireland and Pentathlon Ireland. Speaking at a briefing on developments at the
25/10/2012
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has announced the Making of the Vesting Order for the proposed £60 million major works scheme to improve the A2 Shore Road between Belfast and Carrickfergus at Greenisland. This will allow the Department for Regional Development to acquire the land necess
24/10/2012
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has welcomed the announcement that the Special European Union Programmes Body (SEUPB) has awarded €17m for the construction of the Narrow Water Bridge, which will now allow the cross-border project to go ahead. Speaking after this morning's announcement, she said
24/10/2012
Fianna Fáil Mayor of Bandon, Cllr Gillian Coughlan, has expressed her deep concern at the announcement that works on the Bandon Sewerage Scheme have been suspended. It was confirmed by Cork County Council. Mayor of Bandon Cllr Gillian Coughlan commented: "As Mayor of Bandon, I am extremely disappo
24/10/2012
Minister for Research and Innovation Sean Sherlock TD has announced that Entercoms, a provider of aftermarket supply chain services, is to establish its European Headquarters in Mallow, Co. Cork. The new facility will create 30 highly skilled roles over a 3 year period, hiring specialised Industri
24/10/2012
Alliance Chief Whip Stewart Dickson MLA has welcomed the Assembly endorsement of a legislative consent motion that will allow businesses here to access the Green Investment Bank. He did highlight a concern that it might be used for reducing the emissions of a high carbon project rather than to hel
24/10/2012
First Minister Rt. Hon. Peter D. Robinson MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP, MLA today officially opened Castlehill Heritage Park and Arts and Visitor Centre in Dungannon. The refurbishment of the old Belfast Bank in Market Square in Dungannon and the landscaping of Castle Hill p
24/10/2012
Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has attended the official opening of St Mary's Primary School in Strabane. The new co-educational primary school opened at the start of this academic year following the amalgamation of St Mary's Boys' and St Mary's Girls' Primary Schools. During the visit the Minist
24/10/2012
SDLP Economy Spokesperson and Chair of the DETI committee, Patsy McGlone, has welcomed the introduction of the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations. He was speaking during a debate in the Assembly. Mr. McGlone said: "The introduction of the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme will provide a str
24/10/2012
Energy Minister, Arlene Foster today announced the launch of two further public consultations on proposed changes to the Northern Ireland Renewables Obligation (NIRO). In order to reflect the falling cost of the technology in recent years, the consultation proposes changes to the level of support f
24/10/2012
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Joe Byrne has welcomed news that the DETI Minister has outlined a timetable for the extension of the proposed gas network to the west but said any upgrade must be done on the basis of addressing fuel poverty. Mr Byrne questioned the minister on the floor of the Assembly on the
23/10/2012
Ministers Ruairí Quinn and Pat Rabbitte joined forces to launch the new 'Energy in Education' initiative to help schools manage energy costs and potentially save €6m over the next year. Developed by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), in collaboration with the Department of Educatio
23/10/2012
Clanmil Housing Association today announced that it is working in partnership with the Irish Government's National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) to progress plans for the redevelopment of the historic Hilden Mill complex in Lisburn. Clanmil has signed an option agreement with NAMA for the purchase
23/10/2012
EirGrid has achieved Business in the Community Ireland's (BITCI) 'Business Working Responsibly' Mark, Ireland's only certification for responsible and sustainable business practices. The 'Business Working Responsibly' Mark gives any organisation, in various industry and service sectors, the opportu
23/10/2012
SmartThings has been named as The Electric Ireland Spark of Genius Award Winner 2012 at the Web Summit and has been presented with a prize worth €100,000. Originally one of 1,000 startups competing in The Electric Ireland Spark of Genius Competition, SmartThings battled with 3 other finalists, pitc
23/10/2012
"As interest rates continue to rise the Government has left thousands of borrowers in Donegal at the mercy of banks, despite promises to support those in serious difficulty," according to Fianna Fáil TD Charlie McConalogue. Deputy McConalogue said: "I am meeting people every day who fear the cost o
23/10/2012
CITB-ConstructionSkills NI has been awarded funding, to deliver an innovative project, to train 30 local construction workers in sustainable construction in Biberach, Germany. The 'Building Skills for Sustainable Construction' project will help participants widen their knowledge of sustainable con
23/10/2012
Health and Safety Minister Arlene Foster has launched a new carbon monoxide awareness badge for Girlguiding Ulster. It is hoped the badge will raise awareness of carbon monoxide poisoning among younger people, providing key information not only for their own future but also for their parents, grand
23/10/2012
Environment Minister Alex Attwood today approved planning permission for a £50 million development at the historic 'Castlebawn' site in Newtownards. This is a further 'Article 31' (major planning application), one in an ongoing series of major planning announcements being made by the Minister. The
22/10/2012
Minister of State with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Mr. Brian Hayes TD, was in Waterford today to officially 'turn the sod' on the next phases of the St. John's River (Waterford City) Flood Relief Scheme. Speaking at the ceremony this morning the Minister said: "I am delig
22/10/2012
Residents of Dodder View Cottages and the surrounding area have come up with a novel way of highlighting their support for Dublin City Council's proposals to improve flood defences in their area. Lord Mayor Naoise Ó Muirí has unveiled a 45ft long x 8ft wide knitted replica floodwall at Beatty's Av
22/10/2012
Struggling mortgage-holders in the North West and right across the country need to see a complete change in direction from the Government in its dealings with the banks, according to Fianna Fáil Senator Marc Mac Sharry. Speaking in the Seanad on proposals to tackle mortgage arrears put forward by I
22/10/2012
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it is seeking the views of the public on how the Agency should prioritise activities over the next number of years to protect and improve Ireland’s environment. The public consultation process offers interested parties the opportunity to
22/10/2012
A great many lives can be saved and thousands of injuries prevented if there is a high level of worker involvement in workplace health and safety procedures, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions has said. Congress Legal Affairs Officer Esther Lynch said workplace accidents, deaths and injuries were e
22/10/2012
Foyle MLA, Colum Eastwood, has given a warm welcome to the news that funding has been secured by the Apprentice Boys of Derry to build a Heritage Centre and cross-community facility at the Memorial Hall. Mr Eastwood said that the facility would significantly add to Derry's tourism infrastructure.
22/10/2012
Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland has announced funding towards a new state of the art sports facility in L'Derry. Speaking from the site of the proposed North West Regional Sports Campus, Minister McCausland said: "I am pleased to announce £656,000 funding towards this new £11.7millio
22/10/2012
The deadline for the spreading of slurry needs to be extended as farmers come to terms with the worst summer in living memory, according to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture Éamon Ó Cuív. Deputy Ó Cuív was speaking after the Minister for the Environment refused to extend the deadline further
19/10/2012
Senator Marc Mac Sharry has urged all of those all eligible for free home insulation to immediately register with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. The Sligo Senator explained: "It seems that following government cut backs and the resulting low uptake of the Better Energy Home Scheme, th
19/10/2012
Sinn Fein spokesperson Dessie Ellis TD has called on the government to fast track the reform of building regulations and put in place a clear scheme to pay for repairs which will be needed to Pyrite affected homes into the future. He was speaking as part of a Dáil debate on the Report of the Pyrite
19/10/2012
Education Minister, John O'Dowd, has officially opened new £1.68million facilities for Scoil na Fuiseoige in Belfast. Speaking during the opening event, the Minister said: “I am honoured to have been invited by Scoil na Fuiseoige to perform the official opening of the school's fantastic new premise
19/10/2012
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has announced that resurfacing will take place on the Cooleyhill Road, Tandragee which forms part of the Tandragee 100 Road Race. The Minister made the announcement following a meeting with representatives of the Armagh Motorcycle and Car Club Ltd. The M
19/10/2012
Fianna Fáil Environment Spokesperson Barry Cowen has described the Government's commitment to establishing a Pyrie Resolution Board as overdue, but welcome. Deputy Cowen commented: "There has been far too much foot-dragging on this issue, particularly over the past year, and it will come as a relie
19/10/2012
Sinn Féin MLA Francie Molloy said the Environment Minister needs to state clearly that the d'Hondt mechanism will be employed in the new councils. The Mid-Ulster MLA who is a member of the Assembly's Environment Committee said: "We need a guarantee from the Environment minister Alex Attwood that d'
19/10/2012
Over 750 internationally renowned experts and representatives from the world's leading companies met in Dublin's Convention Centre, to kick-off what has been hailed as 'the world's largest conference on ocean energy. Opening the conference, Pat Rabbitte TD, Minister for Communications, Energy and N
19/10/2012
Ulster Unionist Environment spokesperson Tom Elliott has welcomed an indication that the Environment Minister Alex Attwood is preparing to drop the introduction of National Parks in Northern Ireland. The Fermanagh & South Tyrone MLA said: "Recent correspondence from Minister Attwood's office giving
19/10/2012
SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan is urging people in L'Derry and throughout the North to be 'carbon monoxide safe' this winter, as families start switching on their boilers as the colder weather approaches. Members of the public are being strongly encouraged to take appropriate steps to ensure their homes
19/10/2012
Comfort Solutions Ireland offers the very best in energy efficient products and services. Whether you need to upgrade your insulation, install a renewable source of energy or simply find out what products or systems might suit your home, Comfort Solutions Ireland have the expertise to ensure that yo
18/10/2012
Weyerhaeuser Products Limited, the European sales arm for Weyerhaeuser’s South American wood products, has relocated its operations from Brussels, Belgium to Dublin, Ireland, in a move designed to strengthen the company's ability to provide sales and marketing support to its Lumin and Lyptus custome
18/10/2012
"Ireland has a huge opportunity with marine renewable energy to develop not only a significant source of clean energy but also a sizeable enterprise sector in the process. We have already made progress in terms of technology development, test facilities and infrastructure planning. This energy resou
18/10/2012
Mainstream Renewable Power, the global renewable energy company, today announced the publication of a report by energy expert Dr Mark Cooper, which seeks to apply modern investment portfolio theory to energy policy. It does so with the aim of helping policymakers attain an important, urgent policy
18/10/2012
Millstreet Convent National School is in urgent need of three new classrooms and the Government needs to immediately deal with an application from the school for support. Cork North West Deputy Michael Moynihan raised the issue during a special debate in the Dáil today. He commented: "The school p
18/10/2012
Alliance East Antrim MLA Stewart Dickson has expressed his concerns about the proposal to build a gas storage facility in the salt mines near Larne. The Environment Minister is expected to give the proposal the go ahead but there are environmental concerns about how the salt will be removed and it
18/10/2012
Alliance party Councillor Patrick Clarke is encouraging people to attend a public meeting set to address the National Trust's future plans for Murlough Nature Reserve. Taking place on Monday, October 29, at 7.30pm in St Donard's Hall, Main Street Dundrum, the meeting will also address National Trus
18/10/2012
Commenting further on Minister Hogan's Local Government Reform Proposals announced, the Green Party welcomes the proposals to introduce plebiscites, town and area meetings, community forums and wider participative planning methodologies, but criticises the lack of any substance to the proposals and
18/10/2012
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has called on the Northern Ireland Housing Executive(NIHE) to clean up the former Glen Flats site. Mr Durkan said: "I worked hard to secure the demolition of the Glen flats, which had become a magnet for anti-social behaviour and an eyesore. "While their removal was ce
18/10/2012
Seán Kenny, the Dublin Bay North Labour Party T.D., has called on bankrupt developer Tom McFeely to disclose all of his assets, and to face up to his commitments to the residents of Priory Hall. He said: "Last Saturday, I joined with a large number of local residents to march with the residents of
18/10/2012
Sinn Féin MLA Oliver McMullan has said that it is unacceptable that the Crown Estate will not disclose the revenues lifted from wind farms and tidal energy projects around the North. Mr McMullan said: "I asked the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Development Arlene Foster how much revenue was lift
17/10/2012
Minister for Health, Dr. James Reilly has officially opened the King's Island Primary Care Centre and launched the Primary Care Team. King's Island Primary Care Centre, located on the North side of Limerick City adjacent to King John's Castle and other historical sites of Limerick, represents a su
17/10/2012
Just weeks after picking up the Tidiest Large Urban Centre Award in the National Tidy Towns Competition, Ennis has been shortlisted for the inaugural Tourism Towns Award. The pilot competition is being developed by Tidy Towns and Fáilte Ireland to promote the towns and villages that are working hard
17/10/2012
Ulster Unionist MLA Tom Elliott has voiced his frustration about the whole process surrounding the tender process which began in 2009 with the Southern Waste Management Partnership (SWaMP) which was a joint venture between 8 councils in the south and west of the Province and has had to be shelved at
17/10/2012
Roscommon County Council is inviting Expressions of Interest in the purchase and development of fully serviced commercial sites at Ballyboughan Townland, Racecourse Road, Roscommon. The Council will consider the disposal of sites in lots of ½ to 1 acre for the establishment of small to medium ind
17/10/2012
Sinn Féin Economy spokesperson and Chair of the Assembly Finance Committee, Daithí McKay has said that the Statistics produced this morning showing an increase in unemployment figures and a significant decrease in construction output cannot be disconnected. Daithí McKay said: "It is no coincidence
17/10/2012
Cork County Council is warning a high tide is due in Cork today. There will be a risk of flooding in vulnerable areas in Cork City prior to and after the tides due to a combination of low barometric pressure, tidal surge and prolonged heavy rain. It is possible that flooding may occur on Morrisons
17/10/2012
Donegal County Council is this week issuing letters to more than 30,000 households throughout the County advising them of their liability to pay the Household Charge. The letter reminds householders that this is a self declaration charge which was introduced under the Local Government (Household Ch
17/10/2012
Alliance Councillor Andrew Muir has welcomed news that North Down Borough Council and Roads Service have agreed future arrangements for the upkeep of Twisel Bridge in Holywood. The bridge, known locally as the 'Kissing Bridge', is used by pedestrians to travel between Victoria Road and Church Road
17/10/2012
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster today addressed delegates from over 20 countries at the 4th International Conference on Ocean Energy in Dublin. The aim of the conference was to stimulate collaboration between businesses and research and development centres. The latest marine renewable technologi
17/10/2012
SDLP Councillors have said they are pleased that Newry and Mourne Council has adopted their motion calling for an end to the price differential between road and marked diesel. The proposal, which was accepted by a large majority, also calls on the Irish and British Governments to introduce a simple
16/10/2012
A Belfast-based planning consultancy has won a series of major contracts and expanded its workforce as it marks its first anniversary in business. Clyde Shanks, which has grown its staff to five inside 12 months, has just won a range of major new residential and commercial contracts, including prep
16/10/2012
Recent legislation requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a National Inspection Plan for domestic waste water treatment systems, including septic tanks. The Inspection Plan is currently being developed and it is intended that a risk-based approach to inspections will comme
16/10/2012
Housing Minister Nelson McCausland is urging people across Northern Ireland to have their say on the future of housing here. Speaking in the Assembly to launch a consultation on Northern Ireland's first housing strategy 'Facing the Future', the Minister said there was a need for leadership, commit
16/10/2012
Celebrity broadcaster George Hook has launched Tell The Future, a story-writing competition encouraging post-primary school students across Ireland to write a short story on how to power the country into the future in a sustainable, environmentally friendly way. Now in its second year, the competi
16/10/2012
The National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) has extended its residential mortgage 80:20 Deferred Payment Initiative to an additional 180 houses in 12 counties. The houses included in the new phase are located in the following counties: Carlow, Clare, Cork, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny,
16/10/2012
Sinn Féin MLA for East Derry Cathal Ó hOisín has welcomed the further work and commitment towards a railway halt at Ballykelly, the site of the new DARD offices. Mr Ó hOisín said: "I have been informed by the Agriculture and Rural Development Minister, Michelle O Neill, that she is in the process o
16/10/2012
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan today criticised the government's intention to abandon plans for an elected Mayor, abandon public transport projects and introduce an anti-urban property tax. " Fine Gael and Labour are doing Dublin down," he commented. "They don't understand that holding back the cit
16/10/2012
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill is calling on community and voluntary groups in rural areas to take advantage of the funding opportunities available through the Rural Challenge Programme 2012. The Rural Challenge Programme assists community and voluntary groups in the de
16/10/2012
Welcoming the Fermanagh Trust’s recently published research report, 'Maximising Community Outcome form Wind Energy Developments' Martina Anderson said: "The research is important and significant for many reasons, but from a local point of view it reinforces proposals contained within Derry's One Pla
16/10/2012
First Minister Rt Hon Peter D Robinson MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP, MLA today officially opened the Davey Village residential facility at the Corrymeela Centre in Ballycastle. The £1.85 million Davey Village is named after the founder of Corrymeela Ray Davey and his wife Kath
16/10/2012
Gaelectric has lined up Denis Moriarty for foundation work at its 13.8MW Carn Hill wind farm in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The substation at the site is set to be built by specialist player Cafferkey. Turbine delivery is slated for November when Enercon will supply six 2.3MW E70s. The develo
15/10/2012
Fine Gael Louth Deputy, Peter Fitzpatrick, has said he is delighted that a decision with regard to the planning permission application for the Narrow Water Bridge is to be announced in the coming days. He said: "I have spoken to the Environment Minister, Phil Hogan TD, who has indicated to me that
15/10/2012
Naas Town Council and Kildare County Council have welcomed the announcement by Kerry Group to establish a flagship, industry-leading, Global and Technology Innovation Centre in Millenium Business Park, Naas. The Kerry Group, an Irish company, is a world leader in food ingredients and flavours. The
15/10/2012
Environment Minister Alex Attwood today made a statement to the Assembly on waste infrastructure. It follows the decision of the Southern Waste Management Partnership (SWaMP2008) to abandon its procurement of a long term waste infrastructure contract because of a legal challenge. SWaMP2008, one of
15/10/2012
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that, although Ireland is on track to meet its Kyoto agreement commitments, big challenges remain in delivering a low-carbon, sustainable economy for Ireland. •Key emissions reductions in 2011 were as follows: Energy emissions (principally electric
15/10/2012
For the first time ever DOE has joined up with Crimestoppers to encourage people to report dumping of fuel laundering waste. Environment Minister Alex Attwood today launched the campaign to highlight the environmental dangers posed by the dumping of fuel laundering waste. The main aim of the campa
15/10/2012
Following an in-depth strategic review, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) today announced that the Stiefel plant in Sligo will remain open and will receive an investment of €10 million. The project is supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through IDA Ireland and will enhance the plant’s
15/10/2012
SDLP Social Development spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA has welcomed the announcement by the Department for Regional Development to extend the Drumahoe park and ride facility on the Glenshane Road near L'Derry. Mr Durkan was speaking following confirmation that planning permission has been granted f
15/10/2012
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Housing Dessie Ellis TD has called on the Department of Environment and Longford County Council to work closely to investigate serious health and safety concerns on the Gleann Riada estate in Longford. He made his comments following a visit to the estate where he met resid
15/10/2012
Taoiseach Enda Kenny today officially opened the new US headquarters of Zenith Technologies in Pennsylvania. Zenith Technologies is an Enterprise Ireland-supported company. Zenith Technologies employs over 50 people in the US and is expected to double its workforce over the next two years. Zenith h
15/10/2012
Senator Averil Power has called on the Government to take responsibility for ensuring that a fair and just resolution is put in place for the residents of Priory Hall, who have now been out of their homes for over a year. Speaking before she joined the residents' "March for Justice" in Donaghmede,
12/10/2012
Providence Resources has released a further update on its Barryroe oil field in the North Celtic Sea Basin, offshore Ireland. Providence (80%) operates Barryroe on behalf of its partner Lansdowne Oil and Gas plc (20%). The area is located in Standard Exploration Licence (SEL) 1/11 and Licensing Op
12/10/2012
Local Authorities in the South East Region are set to generate savings of over €2m over the next three years following the award of a new public lighting maintenance services contract to Airtricity Utility Solutions Ltd. Waterford County Council, acting as lead authority on behalf of Waterford City
12/10/2012
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, TD, has today announced an extension to the closing date for receipt of applications for pre-planting approval under the 2013 Bioenergy Scheme. The closing date for submission of applications for pre-planting approval is now extended un
12/10/2012
Planning permission has been granted for a new bridge across the Newry River at Narrow Water near Warrenpoint. The proposed bridge is another major planning application, one in an ongoing series of large planning announcements being made by the Minister. The application has been made by Louth Count
12/10/2012
Waterford City Council in conjunction with ESB ecars has announced that six new charging-points are now operational in Waterford City. Each of the three locations can charge two vehicles at the same time. The new ecar charging points are located on Ballybricken Green in Bolton Street car park and
12/10/2012
Northern Ireland's Environment Minister Alex Attwood officially opened Simple Power’s first single wind turbine in Northern Ireland. The Minister cut the ceremonial ribbon for the medium wind energy company alongside farmer Jim McCord from Randalstown, County Antrim, who owns the land. The 250k
12/10/2012
SDLP Foyle MP Mark Durkan joined staff and pupils from Hollybush Primary School in Derry to raise the prestigious Green Flag in celebration of winning a coveted Eco-Schools award. Mr Durkan, who attended the flag-raising ceremony with schoolchildren and the Chair of the board of governors John Kelp
12/10/2012
East Belfast DUP MLA Sammy Douglas has welcomed the announcement from the Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill that £6m will be spent to protect up to 1700 homes from flooding in East Belfast. The money will be used to help alleviate flooding as part of the £32m Connswater Community Greenway. Sa
12/10/2012
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Environment, Community & Local Government, Brian Stanley TD, has claimed that the introduction of a Climate Change Bill will be the test by which Minster Hogan's commitment to sustainable development will be measured. Speaking during the Dáil debate on the Framework for Su
12/10/2012
Environment Minister Alex Attwood today refused planning permission for a foodstore and petrol filling station development on a site at Newry Road in Banbridge. The application, which proposed a 4,200 square metre foodstore and an unmanned petrol filling station, has been the subject of significant
11/10/2012
Bord Gáis and its Irish tidal energy partner, OpenHydro were today awarded exclusive rights to develop a 100MW tidal energy farm off Torr Head on the north coast of Antrim. The project, potentially the first of its kind in the island of Ireland, is expected to be completed by the year 2020. The awa
11/10/2012
The Green Party is calling on the Government To Host A National Forum On Climate Change. In response to the Publication of the NESC Report 'Towards a new National Climate Policy' Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan said: "I welcome the publication by the National Economic and Social Council of their repo
11/10/2012
Shane McEntee TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with responsibility for forestry, invites applications for financial approvals for forestry planting for the autumn 2012 planting season. In relation to the financial approvals, the Minister advised: "I am ple
11/10/2012
The Irish Infrastructure Fund and Viridian-owned Energia have jointly opened Northern Ireland's newest wind farms at Killeter, Co. Tyrone. The wind farms on Crighshane and Church Hill will generate 50.6 megawatts (MW). This represents a 12% increase in Northern Ireland's total operating wind farm
11/10/2012
Westmeath County Council is to deliver a Skate Board Park in Mullingar to provide for the needs of skate board enthusiasts in the town and it's environs. The Council is currently considering suitable options for the location of such a facility but now also wishes to seek expressions of interests,
11/10/2012
Roads Minister Danny Kennedy has cut the first sod of the £100 million A8 Belfast to Larne Dual Carriageway scheme. The Minister said: "These works, which will take 34 months to complete, are of significant importance to the economic development of Northern Ireland. "Upgrading the A8 to dual carr
11/10/2012
Finance Minister Sammy Wilson has welcomed funding being made available by NAMA for the development of investment projects in Northern Ireland. Mr Wilson said: "As part of their commitment to supporting economic activity and employment in Northern Ireland, NAMA has approved lending of over £100mill
11/10/2012
SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has welcomed progress on renewable and hopes that the tidal energy energy programmes, industry on the Co Down coastline will benefit. She said: "Progress on renewable energy is welcome particularly at a time of rising energy costs. It would be my hope that the de
11/10/2012
Fianna Fáil Councillors on Dublin City Council have met Party Leader Micheál Martin to launch their campaign against the introduction of a value based property tax in 2013. Dublin City Council will vote on a motion next month (Nov 5th) opposing the introduction of a tax that Fianna Fáil has describ
11/10/2012
Environment Minister Alex Attwood has granted planning permission for the extension of Ballygally Castle Hotel. This approval will see an expansion of the lobby area and an additional six bedrooms added to the front of the hotel which is located on a key tourist route on the Antrim Coast road. This
10/10/2012
Glenbrook Bridge has re-opened following construction works. The Bridge located off Willbrook Road in Rathfarnham, spans the Owendoher River providing pedestrian access to the Glenbrook housing estate. Remedial works were required after the bridge was closed for health and safety reasons following
10/10/2012
Cork County Council has secured funds from the National Transport Authority (NTA) to complete a further section of the Carrigaline to City Green Route at Maryborough Hill. The purpose of the scheme is to improve the environment on Maryborough Hill for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport trave
10/10/2012
Fine Gael Roscommon/ South Leitrim Deputy, Frank Feighan, described "as very positive" meeting with Heritage Minister, Jimmy Deenihan, to advance plans for an Irish National Wetlands Park based in Roscommon and Longford. The meeting, which Deputy Feighan mediated, was attended by a number of other
10/10/2012
Energy Minister Arlene Foster today welcomed the signing of agreements for a 600MW offshore wind project and a 200MW tidal development in Northern Ireland’s first offshore renewable energy Leasing Round. The Crown Estate, which grants seabed lease development rights for offshore renewable projects,
10/10/2012
The Green Party is calling for a public inquiry to assess the risks and returns from oil drilling so close to the shore. According to the Party, the decision, by Minister Jan O Sullivan, to grant a foreshore licence for oil drilling in Dublin Bay is putting at risk a critical environmental and amen
10/10/2012
Following the announcement that Airtricity Gas NI Ltd, is to maintain its prices, firmus energy has confirmed that it will freeze prices for more than 40,000 customers across Northern Ireland. A spokesperson for firmus energy, confirmed: "There will be no price increases for firmus energy natura
10/10/2012
Labour T.D for Cork South West, Michael McCarthy, has said that he is delighted to accept Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore's nomination to chair the Joint Committee on Environment, Culture and Gaeltacht. Mr McCarthy said: "I am delighted that Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has chosen me to chair this important and i
10/10/2012
Fianna Fáil has highlighted the need for tough regulation of the scrap metal industry and has called for greater security in the trading of scrap and precious metal in order to curb criminal activity. Fianna Fáil's Justice Spokesperson Niall Collins and Kilmallock Councillor Mike Donegan raised the
10/10/2012
A Co Armagh man was fined a total of £30,000 and given a three month suspended sentence at Armagh Magistrates' Court for three waste offences. Mr Thomas James McArdle, (46), of Rockstown Road, Cladymiltown, Armagh, was fined £10,000 for each of the three offences. On the 19/05/2011 officers of the
10/10/2012
With the support of the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government, Drogheda Borough Council has partnered with Tuaith Housing Association to deliver more than 80 new units of social housing in the town where tenants and purchasers will move in between now and Christmas. The Council is
10/10/2012
SDLP Derry City Councillor Martin Reilly has welcomed the swift action by Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) who have restored the electricity supply to up to 1,000 homes affected by the power cut in the Waterside area of the city. He said: "Unfortunately it looks like a contractor hit a cable at 8
09/10/2012
Kerry Group today announced the establishment of an industry-leading global technology and innovation centre in Ireland. The €100m investment, which will create 800 jobs, as well as 400 immediate construction jobs, will be part-funded by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through Ent
09/10/2012
Irish renewable energy development and energy storage group, Gaelectric has announced that it has secured planning approval for a further two on-shore wind energy projects in Northern Ireland located at Smulgedon, north east of Dungiven in L'Derry, and at Monnaboy on Loughtermore Mountain, also in L
09/10/2012
Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty said that the introduction of a property tax in 2013 will “depress consumer demand and cost jobs.” The Donegal South West TD was responding to a Retail Excellence Ireland survey which found that 95% of retailers believed that the introduction of a prope
09/10/2012
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has welcomed plans to begin two resurfacing schemes costing over £200k in the Craigavon Borough Council area this month. Roads which will benefit from the planned resurfacing works are U1361 Kernan Road, Portadown and U1019 Killaghy Road, Lurgan. The Minister said:
09/10/2012
Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Small Business and Regulatory Framework, John McGuinness TD, has called on the Government to immediately pass the Construction Contracts Bill 2010 so hard-pressed sub-contractors can finally get some statutory support. The Bill has passed through the Dáil and Seanad but
09/10/2012
Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, Jan O'Sullivan, has determined pursuant to the provisions of the Foreshore Act, 1933 to grant a foreshore licence to Providence Resources Ltd. in respect of works to undertake site investigations and drilling of
09/10/2012
Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay North, Terence Flanagan TD, has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly TD, that a decision regarding the siting of the new Children's Hospital will be made shortly. He said: ""I am happy to hear that the Minister will bring his decision rega
09/10/2012
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, has launched the details of a joint project between ESB and IBM to build and implement a cloud based electric vehicle (EV) IT platform. This project will facilitate electric vehicle users with an integrated and seamless user expe
09/10/2012
Northern Ireland Water Ltd (NIWL) was fined a total of £4,000 plus court costs of £31 at Newtownards Magistrates' Court today for contravening the Department’s consent conditions. On 23 May 2010, a Water Quality Inspector acting on behalf of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency noted that a wate
09/10/2012
Down District Councillor Patrick Clarke has called on the DRD Minister to take urgent direct action, preventing further flooding in the Mourneview Road area of Newcastle. In July heavy rain led to flash flooding in the area, destroying many homes in the process. The DRD Minister has written to Do
08/10/2012
The national body representing the wind energy sector in Ireland, the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) has launched a new policy paper "Export Policy - A Renewables Development Policy Framework for Ireland" at its autumn conference in Killarney. The policy paper outlines specific areas of the I
08/10/2012
Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dinny McGinley T.D., announced that he has sanctioned a grant of €54,479.25 to carry out restoration works at Inis Oírr aerodrome, Co. Galway. These works relate primarily to health and safety. Making the announcement, the
08/10/2012
A seminar, run by the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) and the BuildHealth Steering Committee, has taken place at the University of Ulster, Jordanstown. The aim of the seminar was to provide essential information on a range of health risks in the construction industry. Key
08/10/2012
Builders, renovators, contractors and other stakeholders involved in the Irish construction industry are being invited to participate in a series of free energy workshops throughout the country this month. The purpose of the workshops, entitled “Energy in Buildings: Preparing Construction Workers f
08/10/2012
Sinn Féin MLA Francie Molloy has welcomed the announcement by the Earl of Shaftesbury that he is willing to discuss the future of Lough Neagh with the Assembly. Mr. Molloy said: "The Lough is a huge eco system on which many people depend upon for their livelihood and indeed their life through the s
08/10/2012
'Sustainable Connected Cities - Dublin' has been launched. The project allows a real-time connection between residents using smartphones and computers with city authorities. This would allow them to respond quickly to issues like flooding. The City Council, Trinity college and Intel have partn
05/10/2012
The general public will have the opportunity to explore some of the most famous buildings on campus this weekend as Trinity College opens its doors for Open House Dublin which takes place from October 5th – 7th. Organised by the Irish Architecture Foundation, with the aim of showcasing the city’s
05/10/2012
Tim Gould, Senior Energy Analyst with the International Energy Agency is due to address a conference taking place in Chartered Accountants House, Dublin on Wednesday 17th October. The conference ‘Oil and gas: Ireland’s energy opportunity’ will look to the future prospects for Ireland’s oil and gas i
05/10/2012
Jimmy Deenihan TD, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, has provided an update to Dáil Éireann on the progress made in relation to the protection of 53 raised bog Special Areas of Compensation (SACs) and in the administration of the Cessation of Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme. To date,
05/10/2012
Minister of State for Research and Innovation, Mr Sean Sherlock TD, has announced that TechWorks Marine, an Irish SME based in Dun Laoghaire, has secured a contract to lead a European Space Agency (ESA) research project on monitoring coastal outlets. This is the first time an ESA Earth Observation
05/10/2012
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland has announced that consultants URS have been appointed to start work on the Ballymoney town centre Masterplan. The masterplan will provide a clear strategy for managing the regeneration of Ballymoney over the next 15-20 years. Nelson McCausland said: "
05/10/2012
CITB-ConstructionSkills NI has been awarded funding, to deliver an innovative project, to train 30 local construction workers in sustainable construction in Biberach, Germany. The ‘Building Skills for Sustainable Construction’ project will help participants widen their knowledge of sustainable con
05/10/2012
Green Future NI has announced that the company has been shortlisted for two categories in the UTV Business Eye Awards 2012. Now in their sixth year the Awards are devoted to honouring the high achievers of the Northern Ireland business community, as well as the public sector. Green Future NI could
04/10/2012
Omniplex Group, a motion picture exhibitor operating the largest cinema circuit in Ireland, has announced details for a new 8 screen €5.5m DIGITAL OMNIPLEX at Drogheda Retail Park. The new OMNIPLEX will also include the first OMNIPLEX MAXX giant format screen in the Republic of Ireland, which at ove
04/10/2012
The Office of Public Works and the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland are inviting applications for the Architectural Graduate Training Scheme. The Training Scheme is designed for recent graduates, who have a recognised qualification in architecture. The training scheme will have places w
04/10/2012
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Environment, Community & Local Government Brian Stanley TD has claimed that Minister Hogan’s plans for the installation of water meters lie in tatters. Speaking in the Dáil on the issue Stanley asked if it was the government’s intention to plough ahead with the Water Servi
04/10/2012
The decision of AIB to hike up the variable mortgage interest rate by another 0.5% is further evidence that the banks and the government have completely abandoned variable rate customers, according to Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson Michael McGrath. Deputy McGrath said: "AIB’s decision to add 0.5%
04/10/2012
The Northern Ireland Prison Service is set to hold two public meetings on the future of the prison estate in Northern Ireland. The first meeting will take place on Monday 8 October at 19.00hrs in the Roe Park Resort Hotel, Limavady with the second meeting taking place in the Holiday Inn, Ormeau Av
04/10/2012
A total of 28 senior members of Northern Ireland Building Control have visited the country's first zero carbon house in Armagh. Award winning sustainable construction and green energy technology firm Green Future NI, builders of the ‘Green Future House’ held the open morning after Building Control
03/10/2012
The final event of the four-year SERVE (Sustainable Energy for the Rural Village Environment) project in North Tipperary has commenced and continues until Friday (October 5) at the Abbey Court Hotel in Nenagh. ‘SERVE Energy Week’ features contributions from national experts on sustainable energy an
03/10/2012
Two major IGB capital development projects are quickly taking shape and are set to drive the greyhound industry in the Youghal and Clonmel hinterlands for decades to come. This comes on the back of a promised investment of just under €2.5 million for 2012 by the IGB in various facilities and equip
03/10/2012
Murphy Surveys has recently invested in the latest Leica Geosystems technology with Leica Viva TS15 imaging Total Stations, Leica GS15 Dual Frequency GNSS Receivers and Leica CS15 controllers. Established in 1983, Murphy Surveys has become one of the largest Survey organisations in Ireland, prov
03/10/2012
Irish construction firm Patton has celebrated its centenary with a community ‘Picnic in the Park’. Patton employees and their families joined with members of the local community at Houston’s Mill in Broughshane village in a special event attended by over 150 people on Saturday 22nd September. Wit
03/10/2012
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has opened new Park and Ride facilities at Translink’s Jordanstown Train station. Mr Kennedy said: "The new Park and Ride facility provides 66 car parking spaces at Jordanstown Station. I am confident these spaces, which include four spaces for people wi
03/10/2012
Environment Minister Alex Attwood has refused planning permission for Energy from Waste power plant at Ballyutoag Road Belfast. The application, which proposed the construction of an Energy from Waste (EfW) power plant involving thermal processing of waste wood, non-recyclable fractions of Commerc
02/10/2012
The hunt is underway for Northern Ireland’s most remarkable developments in land, property and construction. The RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Northern Ireland Awards will present accolades for Community Benefit, Building Conservation, Regeneration and Design & Innovation. Launch
02/10/2012
DNG, a nationwide estate agent, has welcomed the introduction of the new Residential Property Price Register, which was on Sunday. The register will be available on
02/10/2012
Canadian employers are targeting Belfast in their search to hire unemployed construction workers. The Canadian construction industry is currently suffering labour shortages and is turning to Northern Ireland to help with their labour deficit. The British Columbia Construction Association has 500 i
02/10/2012
Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Mr. Phil Hogan, T.D., has released the New National Climate Policy, reaching a further key milestone in the development of the legislation. Following the review of national climate policy in November 2011, the Government commissioned
02/10/2012
A Draperstown tyre company and its director were fined £7,000 each plus court costs totalling £62 at Magherafelt Magistrates Court for the unauthorised collection and disposal of several thousand tyres. Tyre Disposal Services and its director Dermot Grant, were fined a total of £14,000 in relation
02/10/2012
Over one-third (37%) of engineering organisations surveyed said they hope to grow and hire in the coming 12 to 18 months, New findings, published by Engineers Ireland, show. The research was highlighted at the launch of the Engineers Ireland revised CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Accred
02/10/2012
Sinn Féin Enterprise (DETI) Committee Member, Maeve McLaughlin MLA (Foyle) has found that after hosting two very well attended Procurement information workshops in Derry in recent weeks a number of continuing weaknesses were identified. Maeve McLaughlin said: "Following two very well attended and i
02/10/2012
Environment Minister, Alex Attwood today launched a consultation on a new strategy to address levels of marine litter in Northern Ireland. This is the first Draft Marine Litter Strategy to be consulted on in the whole of the UK. Commenting on the Draft Northern Ireland Marine Litter Strategy, Alex
02/10/2012
Environment Minister Alex Attwood has met with farming representatives to assess the impact of the bad summer weather on the ability of farmers to spread slurry before the season closes on 15 October. Following the meeting with the Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) and Northern Ireland Agricultural Produ
01/10/2012
The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, has welcomed the successful delivery of six brand new primary school buildings under the Department's 'Rapid Delivery' programme. Developed in 2007, the Programme provides an innovative response to the need to deliver schools quickly in areas
01/10/2012
The Green Party are advising householders across the country to register their septic tank online before this weekend when the cost of registration increases from €5 to €50. Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan said: "Having a proper registration and maintenance system for septic tanks makes simple commo
01/10/2012
The Government needs to bring forward measures in this year's Budget to boost the construction sector if the continuing decline in construction output is to be halted, according to the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). The CIF were speaking after the latest statistics from the CSO revealed
01/10/2012
Clarehill Plastics Ltd has been fined £8,000 plus £1,500 costs at Craigavon Crown Court after previously pleading guilty to breaches of Article 4 of the Health and Safety at Work Order (NI) 1978 and Regulation 11 of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (NI) 1999. The case arose fo
01/10/2012
Newtownards-based Par Works Solutions has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to develop an innovative safety product to house temporary electricity installations on construction sites in Northern Ireland and international markets. The company's recently launched Parbox makes it easier for con
01/10/2012
HubSpot announced the January 2013 opening of a European Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland to support their rapidly-growing international business segment. The office - HubSpot's first-ever branch office - will create 150 new jobs, bring HubSpot's unique inbound marketing vision to a global audience
01/10/2012
Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD has announced the opening of a new European head office in Dundalk by global pet product innovator and manufacturer Radio Systems Corporation. The opening of the new office follows on from comprehensive market research and evaluation
