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Planning Bill Published

Press release May 28, 2009
Minister Gormley announces highlights of new Planning Legislation

Finneran Opens Sligo Wastewater Plant

Press release May 25, 2009
Mr. Michael Finneran T.D., Minister for Housing and Local Services has today (25 May 2009) officiated at the official opening of the Sligo Town Wastewater Treatment Scheme. This 29 million project provides Sligo with modern wastewater treatment facilities.

Minister Finneran addresses Confederation of European Real Estate Agents Conference in Dublin Castle

Press release May 22, 2009
Mr Michael Finneran, T.D., Minister for Housing and Local Services today (22nd May, 2009 ) in Dublin Castle opened an international conference of real estate agents hosted by the Confederation of European Real Estate Agents in conjunction with its affiliated Irish body the IPAV.

Minister Finneran announces 3.5m for Housing Aid for the Elderly

Press release May 19, 2009
Housing Aid for the Elderly

Minister Gormley announces events for Celebration of National Biodiversity Week

Press release May 15, 2009
Ireland to Participate in United Nations. Minister Gormley welcomes announcement of events for National Biodiversity Week

Golden Eagle Chicks hatch in Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal

Press release May 15, 2009
"A pair of Golden Eagles has hatched 2 young chicks in Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal. This is the same pair that reared a chick in 2007, but they failed to breed in 2008. The chicks are still quite young and it is hoped that they may fledge in late July", so said John Gormley TD Minister for the Environment, Heritage & Local Government, today (15 May 09) as he outlined progress on the Golden Eagle Project.

Minister Gormley announces significant new land acquisition for Wicklow Mountains National Park

Press release May 14, 2009
Mr. John Gormley TD, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, today (14 May 09) announced a significant new land acquisition for Wicklow Mountains National Park.

Dublin Central and Dublin South Bye-Elections - Closing Dates for Supplements to Register and Postal/Special

Press release May 13, 2009
Mr. John Gormley, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, has today (13th May 2009) made an order appointing Friday, 5th June 2009 as the polling day for the Dublin Central and Dublin South bye-elections. Polling will be between the hours of 7.00 a.m. and 10.00 p.m.

Turning Waste Into New Irish Jobs

Press release May 13, 2009
Minister for Environment launches new Market Development Plan to create jobs from waste currently exported

TidyTowns Celebration Day for Westport, Co. Mayo- special visit by President McAleese

Press release May 9, 2009
The President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, today (Saturday 9th May 2009) unveiled a plaque at Westport Leisure Park to celebrate the town's victory in the 50th Anniversary National Tidy Towns competition in 2008.

Minister Finneran announces funding of over 79.5 Million For Private House Grants for Older People and People with a Disability

Press release May 6, 2009
Mr. Michael Finneran, T.D., Minister for Housing and Local Services, today (6 May, 2009) announced that his Department has allocated €79.56 million for the funding of Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability in private houses for 2009.

Minister Finneran addresses Chief Fire Officers Annual Conference in Mullingar

Press release May 6, 2009
Change to Survive - The Wider Role of the Fire and Rescue Services