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Budget, Apple tax and election speculation to dominate as Dáil …
WEB1 day ago · Central Statistics Office figures on Monday showed house prices had risen by 9.6 per cent in the year to July, with reduced supply one of the main factors cited in pushing up prices. A debate in the Dáil is being held later on what to do with €14 billion of Apple tax revenues. A vast range of issues were raised as politicians returned to ...
Residents in two areas of Offaly urged to conserve water
WEB1 day ago · Published: Wed 18 Sep 2024, 5:15 PM. Uisce Éireann is urging customers in Bushertown, Moneygall, and surrounding areas to conserve water in order to protect the supply. Due to a combination of factors, including high demand and low rainfall levels, some customers may be experiencing low water pressure. Homes …
‘Legitimate concerns’ raised over expanding contraception scheme ...
WEB1 day ago · The Minister for Health is seeking to expand free contraception to 16-year-old girls. However, Stephen Donnelly said healthcare providers had raised “legitimate concerns” during ongoing discussions about expanding the scheme. Mr Donnelly said there had already been high take-up of the free contraception scheme for those aged 17-25 but that ...
Apple tax and bank shares present ‘possibilities’ for housing ...
WEB1 day ago · By Cillian Sherlock, PA. Income from Apple back taxes and the sale of bank shares present “real possibilities” to address housing shortages, the Taoiseach has said. He was responding to a housing supply warning from the Central Bank that said around 52,000 new homes could be needed each year until 2050 – the number built last year was ...
Ministers Hackett and McConalogue launch National Organic …
WEB1 day ago · Local Senator Pippa Hackett and Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue TD have launched the National Organic Strategy for 2024-2030. Senator Hackett, who is also Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity, joined Minister McConalogue and Organic Forum Chair Padraig Brennan in launching the strategy in the Organic Village at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Laois, on ...
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Almost 300 new homes being built in Offaly since January – …
WEBJun 26, 2024 · Councillor John Clendennen said: “Supply of housing is really ramping up and Fine Gael wants to be sure that people across Offaly can own their own home. “Nationally, almost 2,000 units were commenced last month, and this has seen the grand total of 32,121 houses commence since the first …
Heartbreak for Offaly as Tipp snatch victory in dramatic finish
WEBJul 4, 2022 · Tipperary 1-17 Offaly 1-16. Kevin Egan. Every emotion imaginable was laid bare on the pristine Nowlan Park playing surface yesterday afternoon once Shane Glynn sounded his final whistle at the end of an All-Ireland minor final that was both memorable and yet nothing short of heartbreaking for the Offaly …
Fianna Fail takes control of Offaly County Council
WEBLast updated: Fri 21 Jun 2024, 4:49 PM. Following their strong showing in the local elections, Fianna Fail has taken control of Offaly County Council for the coming year with local businessman, Tony McCormack, being elected as Cathaoirleach and newcomer from Birr, Audrey Hennessy Kennedy taking up the position of Leas-Cathaoirleach.
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