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Ireland Construction News Archive for December 2021
21/12/2021
Plans for a new Film and TV Crew Hub in Limerick have been unveiled to meet the huge demand for talent across all areas of the screen industries. This Munster hub will be one of three in Ireland, with the others based in Galway and Wicklow. It will be developed by Innovate Limerick through Film in
21/12/2021
A search is underway in Northern Ireland for energy specialists to drive forward exciting work on decarbonisation in the sector. The new posts from the Department for the Economy's Energy Group will see successful candidates take responsibility for developing and delivering energy policy to achiev
21/12/2021
Almost €4 million has been granted to support greenways across county Limerick. The investment from Transport Infrastructure Ireland will see €3 million spent on improvement and ancillary works on the Limerick Greenway, which will be facing into its first full year of operations in 2022. An additio
21/12/2021
Alliance has outlined its Green New Deal plan which includes a proposal to retrofit social housing and give grants to do the same with private homes by 2030. Danny Donnelly, who has recently been appointed the party's Biodiversity and Green Energy spokesperson, says the Green New Deal plan shows h
21/12/2021
A further 20 trees have been planted as part of the NI 100 Tree Planting project. Led by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, the project was brought forward in 2021 to mark the centenary of the foundation of Northern Ireland in 1921. Chair of the Council, Councillor Errol Thompson was recently j
21/12/2021
Farrans has continued its support of community organisations, handing out Christmas donations to five different charities this year. The Northern Ireland-based contractor have donated funds to aid those who are facing homelessness, poverty and illness in the UK and Ireland. A total of £5,000 has b
21/12/2021
Local investment has been pledged in the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area to further encourage recycling across the region. 'Bring facilities' at Maghaberry Community Centre and near Dundonald International Ice Bowl have been provided to give residents even more recycling options. You can
21/12/2021
An appeal has been launched to keep Northern Ireland drains clear over the festive period. NI Water is urging customers not to put their turkey FOG (fat/oil/grease) down the kitchen sink, reminding people the wastewater drain is only designed for human waste and toilet roll. David McCullough, Hea
21/12/2021
Infrastructure works are continuing to progress across the Antrim & Newtownabbey Council area. Local Council members were briefed by the Department for Infrastructure on work for 2021/22, including road schemes, safety measures and blue/green projects. Addressing council members, Divisional Roads
21/12/2021
The County Cork town of Ballymacoda is set to be boosted with significant water mains upgrades. Irish Water is partnering with Cork County Council to replace 1.1km of problematic mains in Shanakill with new modern pipes. Outlining the benefits the mains replacement will bring, Steven Blennerhasse
20/12/2021
Approximately €676 million has been pledged to support Ireland's roads and greenways in 2022. Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) announced the funding allocation for local authorities next year, with €60 million pledged to support around 40 Greenway projects across the country. Significant gre
20/12/2021
Bracky Bridge in Omagh has reopened to the public following a £260,000 bridge replacement scheme. Located on Dreenan Road, the new bridge is a single span reinforced concrete structure with masonry parapets. Announcing the completion of work on the bridge, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon sa
20/12/2021
Two key projects in rural Armagh have seen a multi-purpose recreational space and newly renovated community hall delivered. Funding of over £360,000 was secured from the Basic Services Scheme of the NI Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 to support the projects. Maghery GAA Club were awarded gr
20/12/2021
A plan has been published which outlines objectives and measures to manage flood risk across Northern Ireland. This second cycle Flood Risk Management Plan 2021-2027 follows a public consultation on the draft Plan and focuses on the prevention of flooding, protection of individuals, communities and
20/12/2021
An 8.3% annual rise in rent across Ireland has sparked an urgent call for a rent freeze and further protections from eviction. Labour representative Rebecca Moynihan expressed her concern at the new figures, highlighting how this is the highest rate of growth in rents since the end of 2017. Sena
20/12/2021
Four new research projects have been unveiled to help support Northern Ireland's battle against climate change Commissioned by the Department for Infrastructure, the projects cover Active Travel and Modal Shift, Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure, Alternative Fuels for Transport and Greening of t
20/12/2021
Sinn Féin has come under fire for double standards regarding fuel poverty after the party's President Mary Lou McDonald talked in the Dáil last week. McDonald called for the immediate introduction of a €100 support payment to help people deal with fuel poverty this winter. SDLP representative Ma
20/12/2021
A total of 36 community group schemes near the new Clashavoon Dunmanway electricity line have been supported as part of the project. National electricity grid operator EirGrid has offered funding of €600,000 following the completion of works on the new 110 kV electricity line last July. The line c
20/12/2021
Northern Ireland's newly published energy strategy has been welcomed, with calls now issued for a clear action plan to support the plan. Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald commented on the Department for the Economy's strategy, voicing a request for a ban on petroleum licensing. "The Economy Minister
20/12/2021
Work is moving forward to boost the water supply across mid Kerry. Following approval, Irish Water will replace 2.3kms of critical water mains between the Gap of Dunloe Cross on the Board of Works Road and Beaufort village. These works will improve the supply in the Beaufort, Listry and Faha areas
17/12/2021
A new multi-million-pound tourism attraction for the heart of Belfast city centre has been announced today, following the signing of the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) earlier this week. The landmark £100million Belfast Stories development is Belfast's flagship project - one of seven projects incl
17/12/2021
A project has been launched which looks to improve the water quality in parts of the River Lagan and Towpath. Led by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, the project will take place across various council sites with funding support from the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (
17/12/2021
Limerick’s historic Ardagh Station House has undergone major restoration works almost 155 years on from its opening. The Station House was part of a larger site which had lain derelict for years before it was purchased by Limerick City and County Council in 2020 as part of the Council's ambitious
17/12/2021
Northern Ireland's newly established EV Infrastructure Task-Force has hosted its first ever meeting. Working with the Department of Infrastructure's Transport Working Group, the new taskforce will develop an EV Infrastructure Action Plan to help deliver a fit for purpose, modern EV charging networ
17/12/2021
A new strategy to secure a clean and affordable energy future for Northern Ireland has been announced by Economy Minister Gordon Lyons. Launching the Path to Net Zero Energy, Minister Gordon, said: "Recent energy price rises are impacting on every person and business in Northern Ireland. This is ha
17/12/2021
ESB has strengthened its Executive Director Team with two key appointments. The national electricity firm has named Paul Smith as Executive Director, Engineering and Major Projects, with Sinéad Kilkelly appointed as Executive Director, People and Organisational Development. Paul Smith joined ES
17/12/2021
The team behind the ongoing Ravenhill Avenue Flood Alleviation Scheme in Belfast is continuing to make a difference in the local community. Representatives from the NI Water team helped contribute to the Ravenhill Presbyterian Church's annual Food Drive, which helps families in need at Christmas t
17/12/2021
The signing of the Belfast Region City Deal document has been met with huge praise as representatives from Newry and Down claim it can be "hugely transformative" for the area. The signing of the document is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland and confirms partners' joint commitment to fully
17/12/2021
The average rent prices in Ireland have risen by 8.3% this year, new figures have shown. The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) published its rent index for quarter three of 2021, with the average rent now sitting at €1,397. Sinn Féin representative Eoin Ó Broin TD has commented on the figures, ex
17/12/2021
Residents in Galway city have been hit with a disrupted water supply after a main burst. The incident occurred on Letteragh Road, with homes and businesses in Letteragh Road, The Heath, The Bailey, Rahoon and surrounding areas in Galway City all affected. Irish Water and Galway City Council have d
16/12/2021
The landmark Cork Lower Harbour Main Drainage Project has been recognised with a prestigious award from Engineers Ireland. Irish Water's project, which ended the decades-long practice of discharging raw sewage directly into Cork Lower Harbour, was named the Engineering Endeavour of 2021 by the pub
16/12/2021
Work has got underway on a £31 million project to upgrade the rail network in the Cullybackey area of north Antrim. The Cullybackey Area Signalling and Level Crossings Renewals Project will see significant upgrades and associated civil engineering work delivered on the track. This key Translink sch
16/12/2021
The major upgrade at Ireland's largest wastewater treatment plant in Ringsend has reached a key milestone. Work has been completed on the first phase of work, marking the commencement of operation of a new 400,000 population equivalent treatment facility. When fully complete, the Ringsend plant wi
16/12/2021
A new electric bus is continuing to allow South Antrim Community Transport to make a difference in the area following its recent arrival. This bus was purchased through Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon's Blue/Green Fund, with South Antrim representing one of 13 Community Transport operators
16/12/2021
The first ever City Deal for Northern Ireland will unlock £1 billion of transformative co-investment, delivering more than 20 highly ambitious projects and programmes and creating up to 20,000 new jobs. NI Executive members met today with representatives of the UK government and industry partners a
16/12/2021
Four Northern Ireland utility companies have joined forces for the tenth year to prepare customers for disruptive weather this winter. NIE Networks, Northern Ireland Water, Openreach and Phoenix Natural Gas have launched a campaign to provide advice, support and important contact details to help c
16/12/2021
A key milestone has been reached on the development of Belfast's largest commercial office building. Contractor Farrans has marked progress on the Belfast Harbour project as the tower crane has been taken down. The 250,000 square feet, 16 storey, City Quays 3 will be Belfast Harbour's largest prop
16/12/2021
The Irish government has come under fire for failing to put affordability front and centre of the housing system during this year's budget. Labour representative Rebecca Moynihan hit out at Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien for failing to establish a vacant homes tax and called for more radical act
16/12/2021
None of Northern Ireland's rivers, lakes or coastal waters have received a 'good overall status' rating for water quality according to a recent report, sparking an urgent call for action. Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan has called on DAERA Minister Edwin Poots to take action to address the issue.
16/12/2021
Today, UK Connect, the nation's leading construction connectivity provider, has been named as an event partner for the latest Extreme-E racing event. The company, which has gained a reputation for supercharging building sites, and setting up connections in difficult terrain, is now adding to its s
15/12/2021
A new 15-acre city park is to be created in Newry following the allocation of £16.2 million announced by Finance Minister Conor Murphy. The Albert Basin Park project will be funded from the first tranche of allocations from the Executive's City/Growth Deals Complementary Fund. These allocations wer
15/12/2021
The government has approved a detailed Annex of Actions to support the delivery of its Climate Action Plan 2021 – an ambitious plan to put Ireland on a more sustainable path by cutting emissions, creating a cleaner, greener economy and society and protecting us from the devastating consequences of c
15/12/2021
Engineering specialist, Mercury, has announced it has adopted Yolean for collaborative planning – a construction management practice that enables and supports co-operation across the project team and supply chain. The Dublin-based firm has been exploring methods to enhance this practice by leveragi
15/12/2021
GRAHAM has been awarded the Investors in People 'Excellence in Health and Wellbeing' Award for the second time. The Co Down headquartered construction and civil engineering specialist has been recognised for its consistent, innovative, and ground-breaking approach to employee health and wellbeing.
15/12/2021
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Edwin Poots has urged people to respond to a consultation on the proposed Green Growth Strategy. The Minister made the call as he met with representatives from hydrogen-based technology project GenComm during a visit to Belfast Metropolitan Co
15/12/2021
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has announced a new public consultation on the future development of the Caravans Act. The review seeks input from interested stakeholders to aid assessment of the key emerging issues of the current Caravans Act (Northern Ireland (NI) 2011 in order to inform pote
14/12/2021
Coffey Construction Ireland has made significant progress on the development of a new state-of-the-art reservoir in Saggart, Dublin. The project will help safeguard the water supply to homes and businesses in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) by increasing the security and resilience of the drinking wa
14/12/2021
Choice Housing and the Simon Community NI have revealed their latest renovation project, an investment of £150,000 on a supported housing scheme on the Antrim Road, Belfast which provides accommodation for young people aged between 16 and 21 who are leaving care. The scheme, known as '242 Antrim Ro
14/12/2021
A £20 million scheme to regenerate small villages and rural towns in Northern Ireland has been welcomed by Sinn Fein. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey and other Executive Ministers made the announcement. MLA Declan McAleer said: "I welcome the announcement of a £20 million scheme to help regene
14/12/2021
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council recently launched a new Quick Pick litter initiative. An 'A-frame' litter picking station has been developed to run as a trial and has been placed at Killyfole Reservoir amenity site. The trial will be reviewed with the objective of potentially placing more fram
14/12/2021
Work has started to repair a burst watermain in Dundalk. Irish Water is working in partnership with Louth County Council to restore water as quickly as possible to properties in Haynestown, Tudor Grove, Mullaharlin Road, Inner Relief Road, Brookfield and Marlbog Road, Dundalk and surrounding areas.
14/12/2021
The third annual Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week, which aims to highlight the important role played by apprenticeships across NI, has been announced by Economy Minister Gordon Lyons. Taking place from 7 to 11 February 2022, the annual week-long celebration, led by the Department for the Econom
14/12/2021
Restoring vacant homes and buildings to residential use through new and existing policy measures could play a vital role in solving Ireland’s housing crisis, Fine Gael's Housing Committee team has said. Deputy Emer Higgins and Senator John Cummins said the reform of existing Government policy and g
14/12/2021
Scotland's SSE Renewables has announced the recipients of it's 2021 Community Funds awards – benefitting community groups in the vicinity of its wind farms in County Cork. The 2021 Coomacheo and Curragh Community Fund of €119,000 was awarded to 37 groups, while the Coomatallin Community Fund of €11
13/12/2021
A ceremony has been held to mark the official opening of the new Hole in the Wall Road extension in Fingal. The Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Seána Ó Rodaigh was joined by Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien and Lord Mayor of Dublin Alison Gilliland to open the new €12 million route on Friday, 10 December.
13/12/2021
Northern Ireland firm HALT is set to begin work on a new factory in Belfast. The company, which provides an environmentally-friendly, non-toxic fire retardant treatment that impregnates timber, protecting it from combustion and slowing the spread of fire, will move forward with plans for the new p
13/12/2021
A key road upgrade in the County Mayo town of Claremorris has progressed following the award of a contract. BAM Ireland agreed a deal to deliver the construction work on the N17/R320 Junction Upgrade at Lisduff, a route identified as a high collision location by Transport Infrastructure Ireland fo
13/12/2021
A host of joint North-South projects have been announced which target an all-island approach to tackling the climate crisis. An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD set out his plans for projects including new all-island greenway routes, a network of EV charging points and plans for hydrogen buses and lor
13/12/2021
Four projects across County Cork are set to move forward with investment under the national Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. Three projects to improve walking and equestrian trails were supported, along with an additional scheme to explore design solutions to improve access to Blue Flag be
13/12/2021
Council-owned homes across County Limerick are set to receive energy efficiency upgrades thanks to a new partnership. Limerick City and County Council is joining forces with SSE Airtricity to bring the entire Council housing stock up to a BER Rating of B2. Under this partnership, a total of 179
13/12/2021
The County Cavan town of Bailieborough is set to be completely revitalised thanks to the inaugural Town Centre First Plans. Approximately €2.6 million is being invested in the programme, with €100,000 pledged towards Bailieborough. This initiative is a key part of Our Rural Future – the Governmen
13/12/2021
A new Bill which establishes key protections for people at risk of homelessness is set to be moved forward this week. The motion for the Simon Communities Homeless Prevention Bill 2021 will be moved by Sinn Féin during Private Member's Business tomorrow, 14 December. This Bill proposes an amendme
13/12/2021
A project has been completed to save water in St Phelim's Place, Co Cavan. Irish Water led a scheme to replace approximately 360m of old water mains with new connections, stretching from Kilnavara Lane from Wolf Tone Street junction and Kilnavara Heights junction via St Phelim's Place. These work
13/12/2021
A call has been issued to extend the winter fuel payment to all Northern Ireland households in receipt of Universal Credit. Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey is under pressure to extend the payment to those on legacy benefits as well. SDLP representative Mark H Durkan urged the Minister to take
10/12/2021
The government has approved the Dart +West project. The scheme includes expanding and transforming the rail network in the Greater Dublin Area. The government has also given the go-ahead for the preliminary business case for the wider DART+ Programme. DART+ will: • Double passenger capacity per
10/12/2021
Infosys BPM has announced it is to develop a new delivery centre in Waterford. The firm has also announced it is to create 250 jobs locally. Infosys BPM started its Ireland operations in Dublin in 2014, delivering exceptional service offerings across telecommunications, manufacturing, social media
10/12/2021
GMC Utilities has been appointed to replace old water mains in Mullingar to provide a more reliable and secure water supply. The firm will work in partnership with Westmeath County Council and Irish Water. The works will involve the replacement of almost 1.2km of old, cast iron water mains along t
10/12/2021
Atkins has been commissioned Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to oversee the maintenance of 844km of Ireland's motorway and dual carriageway network, under the second generation of the Motorway Contracts Audit and Administration Services, MCAAS-2. In the role, Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lava
10/12/2021
The Green Party NI is calling for agriculture funding to be reformed to assist farmers in the transition to net-zero. Claire Bailey MLA made the call in the NI Assembly about the draft Direct Payments to Farmers (Simplifications) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022. She said: "Simplifications and
10/12/2021
The government's announcement of a €100 payment to help offset the increase in energy bills has been welcomed by Sinn Fein. However, the party's spokesperson on Social Protection Claire Kerrane TD said that it should have not taken this long for the government to act. She said that urgent clarity
09/12/2021
A draft plan has been announced to deliver over 100,000 homes across Northern Ireland over a 15-year period. The draft Housing Supply Strategy from Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey sets out plans for over 100,000 homes, a third of which will be social homes, available to meet the needs of elder
09/12/2021
Antrim-based company Gibson Paving has stepped up its efforts for future growth by partnering with the local council. The premium supplier and installer of natural stone and porcelain is working with the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Business Growth team to boost its opportunities. Celebra
09/12/2021
Plans to develop a new ring road in Galway city centre have taken a major step forward. Planning permission has been granted for the N6 Galway City Ring Road (N6 GCRR) project by An Bord Pleanála. Work will now progress on the project, which aims to support significant future population and employ
09/12/2021
A new £4.5 million development of 33 apartments in South Belfast have officially been delivered. Located just off the Donegall Road, Thirty Three South is a Hagan Homes development which consists of 33 one and two bedroom apartments and offers access to a variety of local amenities and entertainmen
09/12/2021
The government has come under fire for its lack of action to the climate emergency from the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC). During its annual review, the CCAC found that Ireland is presently "significantly off-track" from the path towards climate neutrality, exposing key areas where the go
09/12/2021
The Irish government has reached 35% of its 2021 social housing target, a new report has revealed. Figures of the Q3 social housing figures for 2021 revealed 3,611 of 10,300 homes have been delivered so far this year. The report also showed a "steady dependency" on the private rented sector to deli
09/12/2021
Limerick City and County Council has launched a new scheme which allows homeowners over 55 to downsize and secure age-friendlier accommodation. The 'rightsizing' scheme allows eligible homeowners to request the local authority to purchase their home in return for a life-long tenancy in a managed O
09/12/2021
A number of proposed changes have been unveiled for Derry City and Strabane District Council's Local Development Plan (LDP) draft Plan Strategy. An eight-week consultation will take place from Thursday 09 December to 03 February 2022, allowing locals to comment on the proposals. The LDP will sha
09/12/2021
A call has been issued for a cap on the profits of energy companies across Northern Ireland. SDLP representative Sinéad McLaughlin made the call as the party launched its energy costs action plan (ECAP). While energy companies are currently allowed a profit margin of 2%, SDLP proposes to reduce thi
09/12/2021
A pump failure at the water treatment plant in Enfield, Co Meath, has resulted in a disruption to supply today, 09 December. Irish Water and Meath County Council has deployed a team to deliver repairs to restore normal supply. Customers have been advised that they may experience temporary low wat
08/12/2021
Reservoirs across Northern Ireland are set to undergo a series of significant improvements following an investment by NI Water. The utility is investing £6.4 million to refurbish and enhance the safety of the impounding reservoir portfolio, ensuring NI's reservoirs comply with the highest standards
08/12/2021
Almost 180 properties are set to be built in Ballymoney as part of a new £25 million housing development. Leading Northern Ireland housebuilder Hagan Homes has commenced construction on its latest project, Foxleigh Meadows, which will comprise of 179 properties delivered across four phases. Work
08/12/2021
The development of the new A29 Cookstown Bypass has taken a major step forward with the announcement of a preferred route. Unveiled by Infrastructure Minister Mallon at the Burnavon Arts and Cultural Centre, the 4km route will see a single carriageway developed with overtaking lane opportunities i
08/12/2021
Construction firms across Northern Ireland have been urged to take part in this year's health and safety initiative Safety Reboot. Hosted by the Construction Employer's Federation (CEF), this initiative returns for its second year in January 2022. The month-long program aims to encourage constru
08/12/2021
A new housing group has been established in Ballymena to build strong community relations and help new homes become a key part of the local area. The Shared Housing Joint Advisory Group was created by three housing associations: Radius Housing, Choice and Triangle Housing Association. All three com
08/12/2021
A new funding package of £14 million has been announced to support environmental farming projects across Northern Ireland. Around 500 farmers will benefit from investment under the fifth round of DAERA's Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS). Announcing funding for this round of the scheme, DAERA Min
08/12/2021
Legislation is set to be brought forward for a new bus lane along Dublin Road in Belfast city centre. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon announced her intention to bring the plan forward as she outlined the findings of a review on pop-up cycle lanes in the city. This new lane will assist with
08/12/2021
Members of the public in the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area have been urged to help shape a new draft Open Spaces Strategy. The proposed strategy for 2022-2026 aims to shape the future of open spaces for everyone in the region to enjoy. Residents, community groups, businesses and local
08/12/2021
New rental legislation introduced by Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien has been met with some skepticism. Sinn Féin representative Eoin Ó Broin criticised the legislation for "not being as reformative" as the Minister claims. He also went on to describe this as a missed opportunity to provide rente
08/12/2021
Two areas in County Roscommon have been subject to a programme of water-saving works. Tibohine and Willsbrook have benefitted from new water mains thanks to an investment from Irish Water in partnership with Roscommon County Council. The utility worked to replace ageing mains in both areas, provi
07/12/2021
Plans for a brand new Health and Care Centre are moving forward in Lisnaskea. An £18.5 million business case has been approved for the new development on the former Lisnaskea High School site. Announcing the approval, Health Minister Robin Swann said: "Last year I visited Lisnaskea, I met with som
07/12/2021
The major €241 million N5 upgrade project in County Mayo is making strides with another key milestone. Contractor BAM Wills JV has begun the installation of Duradrain, a sustainable and recyclable combined kerb and drainage system manufactured by green construction innovators Dura Products. The pr
07/12/2021
St Michael's Scout Group in Fermanagh has been boosted with the launch of a new outdoor space. This project was developed as part of the PEACE IV Youth Focused Shared Spaces Programme and delivered through the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council's PEACE IV Partnership. The programme, worth up to
07/12/2021
Ireland's Local Biodiversity Action Fund is set for a significant increase in 2022. This scheme will secure €2.1 million funding in 2022, with €600k of the investment made available to support the roll out of a Biodiversity Officer Programme in local authorities around the country. The investment m
07/12/2021
Members of the public are being called on to help shape the proposed Environmental Improvement Scheme for the streetscape of the Campsie area of Omagh. If funding is secured, the works will see improvements delivered to paving, kerbing, road realignment, drainage, signage, planting and landscape de
07/12/2021
A new project has been announced to engage communities and groups around the country on Ireland's energy transition. Led by EirGrid, Friends of the Earth and the Renewable Grid Initiative, 'Our Energy Future' will facilitate inclusive discussions and reflections with communities, civil society orga
07/12/2021
NI Water has been struck with a £2,000 fine over a pollution offence committed last year. The water body pleaded guilty to the offence, and was also ordered to pay a £15 Offender Levy for allowing a polluting discharge to enter a waterway from Rockvale Wastewater Pumping Station. The court was tol
07/12/2021
Maintenance works on Fermanagh's popular Stairway to Heaven tourist destination has been postponed due to Storm Barra. The scheduled work, which was due to take place from 06-07 December, will now occur on Thursday 09 and Friday 10 December 2021. Also known as the Cuilcagh Boardwalk, the popular
07/12/2021
Northern Ireland Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has failed to rule out allowing fracking on agricultural land in the region during Question Time in the Assembly yesterday, Monday 06 December. Green Party NI Leader Claire Bailey has voiced her concern at the lack of action and called for a ban on fr
07/12/2021
Plans to develop a new trunk watermain between Duleek and Navan in Co Meath are progressing closer to development. The proposal would see work delivered to improve the security of supply for homes and businesses in the area. When complete this new infrastructure will enable Irish Water to maintai
06/12/2021
Supermarket chain Lidl has announced plans to open a new store in Carryduff. The company is investing £6.5 million in the new state-of-the-art facility, which will feature 227 free parking spaces and will bring 35 new jobs to the area. Lisburn Castlereagh City Council's Planning Committee unanimo
06/12/2021
A new pilot project which will see electric bikes complete business-to-business deliveries in Belfast city centre is set to be launched this week. Local company streetdock is launching this zero-emissions delivery service with funding from the Department for Infrastructure's Sustainable and Active
06/12/2021
Translink's North West Transport Hub is continuing to gain accolades across the UK and Europe with another prestigious award. The £27 million project, which saw the former Waterside Train Station transformed into a 21st century facility, was named the winner in the 'Enhancing Green Mobility in the
06/12/2021
Work has got underway on a new mini woodland in Tallaght, Co Dublin. The Tallaght Litter Mugs planted the mini woodland in Sean Walsh Park at the end of last month, 27 November. The group is working with South Dublin County Council (SDCC) to bring the project to life. Speaking as he planted the
06/12/2021
Local authority housing delivery teams across Ireland have been boosted with over 200 new appointments. These new posts will support Councils nationwide to deliver social housing targets. Housing for All, the Government's new housing Plan, commits to strengthening the capacity of Local Authoritie
06/12/2021
New devices have been rolled out across Mid and East Antrim to reduce speeding across the region and make roads safer. The Speed Indicator Devices (SID) have been installed all around the Borough as part of a new Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) initiative. Speed Indicator Devices
06/12/2021
A €1.1 million contract has been agreed for the construction of six new social homes in Bunninadden, Co Sligo. P. McHugh & Sons Ltd agreed a deal with Sligo County Council to bring forward the social housing development in Willie Gormley Villas. The houses are a mix of one-bedroom and two-bedroom
06/12/2021
Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien has come under fire for his new legislation which aims to introduce tenancies of unlimited duration for private renters. The Minister's new legislation removes an anomaly around the continuation of Part 4 tenancies. New data obtained by Sinn Féin representative Eo
06/12/2021
A programme of works has taken place on the wastewater infrastructure in Carrigaline, Co Cork. Irish Water delivered works over the weekend to treat a large volume of ragging arriving at the pumping station from the wastewater network, which have been impacting normal operations. Some 120 wheelie
06/12/2021
A Newry man has been convicted and hit with a £177,123.53 confiscation order over waste and pollution offences. James Morgan, 38, was found to breach the law after keeping and disposing controlled waste in a manner likely to cause pollution and without a license contrary to the Waste and Contamina
03/12/2021
The new £27 million North-West Transport Hub has been recognised at the prestigious National Railway Heritage Awards. Translink was presented with the Best Overall Entry award for the project, which saw the former Waterside Train Station fully restored and repurposed for use as a 21st Century trans
03/12/2021
Residents of Macroom in County Cork are set to benefit from a new theatre and library. Work is set to get underway in the town to refurbish the Briery Gap Theatre and Macroom Library to develop new facilities for the locals. Cumnor Construction has signed on to deliver the project, with internal w
03/12/2021
Dublin has been named as the sixth most expensive capital city in the world for renters. The CIA Landlord study assessed the average rent of one-bed apartments in 38 capital cities around the world. Commenting on the study, Labour representative Rebecca Moynihan said extortionate rent is "haemor
03/12/2021
Queen's University Belfast has teamed up with contractor FP McCann to target reduced carbon emissions across the region. The partnership is continuing its carbon reduction programme, which will see research and development delivered focusing on low carbon solutions and how they can be developed th
03/12/2021
The Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC) has strengthened its roster with nine new appointments. Amit Bhagwat, Ms Clare Dore, Mr John Martin, Dr Stephen McCarron, Mr Ian McKee, Dr Michael Meharg, Miss Laura Neal, Mr Noel Rice and Mrs Rosemary Thomas join the DAERA Statutory Ad
03/12/2021
Members of the public have been encouraged to take part in the consultation on the future of rail transport in Ireland. The consultation forms part of the all-island Strategic Rail Review, with Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney calling for support to reopen the Knockmore line. The South Antrim represe
03/12/2021
Work is progressing to deliver a water supply fit for the 21st century in Kilkenny city. Contractor Glan Agua is beginning work on site at Troyswood Water Treatment Plant, which will see ageing assets decommissioned and a new supply built to benefit 28,000 people. This work is being delivered unde
03/12/2021
The government has come under criticism for failing to deliver financial support for struggling workers and families impacted by the rising energy costs. A Sinn Féin amendment to the Finance Bill that would have required the government to explore measures to reduce the cost of household energy bil
02/12/2021
Developers have broke ground on the site of Ireland's next world-class tourist destination in Waterfront. Work is taking place at Mount Congreve House and Gardens to create a new visitor centre, cafe and retail spaces, consolidating its position as one of the country's best gardens. The existing s
02/12/2021
Plans to transform the former Tillie and Henderson site in L'Derry into new apartments have been approved. Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Planning Committee gave the green light for the new building, which is set to comprise 131 modern apartments with other facilities includi
02/12/2021
Irish building materials giant Kingspan has announced a groundbreaking new partnership with Mercedes. The firm has been named an Official Partner of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team, building on a relationship that has already seen Kingspan products used to help create high performance b
02/12/2021
The new-look Suir River Walk in Waterford has opened to the public, increasing accessibility for a wide range of users in the area. Construction work saw the pathway from Maypark Village to Cove Lane extended, including the widening of paths, realigning of the path to avoid mature trees, the instal
02/12/2021
A deal has been struck for new upgrades on the N17/R320 Junction at Lisduff to the southeast of Claremorris town in Co Mayo. BAM Civil Ltd has secured a contract from Mayo County Council to deliver the work, which will see an upgrade of the existing at-grade junction of the N17 National Road with t
02/12/2021
The North West Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Network has announced a new appointment to drive forward industry growth across the region. The collaborative body tasked with supporting and developing the local Manufacturing and Engineering Sector has named Joanne Sweeney as the new Facilita
02/12/2021
Komatsu has strengthened its fleet of mini diggers with two brand new models. The new PC17R-5 and PC20R-5 are now available to order through Komatsu's distributor in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales. This means Irish customers can now avail of 14 different Komatsu Minis. Designed to go where few exca
02/12/2021
A programme of water mains improvements is set to underway in the County Cavan town of Belturbet. These works will see 300 metres of old cast iron watermains and backyard services, prone to leakage, replaced with modern pipework along St Mary's Terrace and on Martins Row. Irish Water is working w
01/12/2021
A new football centre has been officially opened in east Belfast. Approximately £8 million was invested to transform the Avoniel facility to address the lack of 3G pitches in the area. The new-look centre boasts an intermediate standard 3G football pitch, 240 covered seats for spectators, three
01/12/2021
Councils across Northern Ireland have been boosted with new investment to support the delivery of active travel schemes and greenway projects across the region. Extra capital funding of £2 million has been announced to support these types of projects in 2021/22 and 2022/23. Announcing the fundin
01/12/2021
A total of 84 outdoor adventure projects across Ireland, comprising greenways, pathways and more, have secured funding of over €15 million. The new round of funding under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) was announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Hump
01/12/2021
An event has been held to mark the completion of Irish Water's Cork Lower Harbour Main Drainage Project. The Cobh Networks Contract work means raw sewage from Cobh town is now treated, while also ending the decades long practice of discharging the equivalent of 40,000 wheelie bins of raw sewage int
01/12/2021
New climate legislation from SDLP leader Colum Eastwood MP is to be brought to the House of Commons next week. The Foyle MP will formally move the second reading of his Climate Emergency and Green Jobs Bill which aims to bring forward the date by which the British Government must achieve net-zero
01/12/2021
NI Water and Translink are both facing a funding crisis, with serious concerns over both companies' ability to operate to their full potential. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon and Finance Minister Conor Murphy have been urged to work together to resolve the financial issues. This call com
01/12/2021
A presentation on Energy Use and Efficiency in Irish Industry has been recognised with a prestigious award. Those behind the presentation, Denis Dineen, Alan Heneghan and Wayne Donnellan, were named as winners of Engineers Ireland's Best Presentation Award, co-sponsored by Beale & Co and Griffiths
01/12/2021
Members of the Irish retail sector are set to be given the opportunity to become more sustainable and water-aware thanks to a new partnership. Irish Water has partnered with Retail Ireland, with members being offered bespoke training on how to reduce their water consumption while also driving down
01/12/2021
Plans are moving forward to develop two new Community Pollinator Gardens in the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council area. Crumlin Integrated Primary School and Templepatrick Action Community Association have secured funding from the Live Here Love Here Rural Community Pollinator Grant Scheme to
01/12/2021
The government has come under pressure to remove the 'sliding scale' provision of the Mica redress scheme. Sinn Féin representatives Pearse Doherty and Pádraig Mac Lochlainn voiced their concern at the provision, claiming it brings those impacted by Mica and Pyrite to well below the market cost to
