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Homelessness rises again in Galway and 'shows no signs of abating' says Farrell
The number of homeless adults in Galway has jumped by 37 per cent over the last six months - almost twice the national increase in homelessness - according to Government figures.
Information meeting on marine and renewable energy test site
The Marine Institute will host a third public information meeting on the Galway Bay Marine and Renewable Energy Test Site, Thursday 21 July at 7:30pm in the Connemara Coast Hotel, Furbo, Galway.
Smaller apartments on the way for Galway
City councillors have this week voted to include national guidelines on new apartment developments in the draft Galway City Development Plan 2017 - 2023, despite concerns that the rules will see a reduction in the size and quality of new apartments built in the city.
Tánaiste indicates Environment may be restored to Departmental title
Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald has indicated the Government is reviewing the name of Denis Naughten’s new Department in response to campaigners opposing the proposed abolition of the Department of Environment.
“Pathetic” move by Minister to overturn Westmeath windfarm guidelines - Troy
Deputy Robert Troy has branded “pathetic” a directive from the Department of the Environment which proposes to overturn Westmeath County Council’s windfarm planning guidelines.
Three sheltered housing units approved for the city
The Galway City Council has approved loans of just under €400,000 for the provision of three sheltered housing units on the east side of the city.
Councillors approve proposal to limit night time windfarm noise
A variation to the County Development Plan which would place certain limits on windfarm development in Westmeath has been unanimously approved by councillors.
Tidy Towns prepare for 2016 competition
Sharon Eastwood, Tidy Towns adjudicator, will be the speaker at the Tidy Towns workshop taking place on Saturday, April 16, in the executive lounge, Áras an Chontae, Mullingar.
Expert panel investigating defective blocks
It was announced this week that by the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, Paudie Coffey, that an expert panel is being established to investigate the presence of mica and defective blocks in homes and buildings in Mayo.
SuperValu Tidy Towns competition launched this week
The 2016 SuperValu Tidy Towns competition was officially launched on Tuesday, April 5, by Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Alan Kelly, and Des O’Mahony, SuperValu marketing manager.
