Ireland Government News

County Clare’s three Titanic passengers were remembered at a ceremony at Áras Contae an Chláir in Ennis last night (Monday 14 May 2012).

The first ever recipients of the “Mayor of Ennis’ Citizens Recognition Awards” were last night heralded for their outstanding contribution to community life in Clare’s County town.

Limerick County Council has paid tribute to one of its longest standing County Managers, Richard Haslam, who passed away on Sunday (8 April).

That so much potential for savings is lying untapped across the European Union public sector is a key takeaway from the Billentis 2011 e-Invoicing Report.

Clare County Council has paid tribute to former Councillor and Council Chairperson Sean Hillery who passed away today (Thursday, 15 March 2012).

A Civic Reception will be held in honour of President of Ireland Michael D Higgins at Limerick County Hall in Dooradoyle in April.

Clare County Council will host a Civic Reception for President of Ireland Michael D Higgins later this year, it was announced today.

Clare Fine Gael Senator Tony Mulcahy has welcomed the decision by Minister for Education & Skills, Ruairí Quinn, T.D., to offer grants to eight Clare primary schools to build permanent accommodation this year.

Tierneys Office Automation is delighted to announce that they had a privilege of providing IT equipment and support to Vice-President of China Mr. Xi Jinping, while staying in Dromoland Castle, County Clare.

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Irish registrar and hosting company Blacknight urge Irish the Irish Internet community to join them in saying no to a “SOPA” style law being enacted by ministerial order.

Clare County Fire and Rescue Service has become the first fire service in Ireland to be equipped with next generation personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Clare Fianna Fail General Election Candidate Dr. John Hillery says the reconfiguration of health services in the Mid West should be reviewed in light of concerns expressed by health professionals and patients in the region.

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More than 1,800 schools are to receive grants, averaging €5,348 per school, to carry out works to reduce water usage and consequently water charges.

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Gary Delaney, CEO of Loc8 Code Ltd. has welcomed the news that the Irish Government has appointed a group of consultants to assist the Minister for Communications in revising proposals to implement a postcode in Ireland.

Minister for Defence Tony Killeen, T.D., has welcomed the allocation of grant aid, totalling €160,000, awarded by the Genio Trust to support Brothers of Charity Services Clare Ltd.

A new coalition of Irish business leaders has issued an open letter urging the government to leverage the State’s €17bn annual procurement spend to develop the green economy.

Clare T.D. and Minister Tony Killeen has welcomed the announcement of an expenditure package of €26,479 to support the work of local community and voluntary organisations across County Clare.

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Over 30 Local Government and Academic figures from throughout Europe gathered at the University of Limerick (UL) today to launch a new initiative aimed at encouraging greater eco-design in regional planning policies.

ALISON has welcomed Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s announcement to provide free computers and broadband connectivity to more than 270,00 families across England through the Home Access programme. In support of this initiative,

Kilrush Town Council last night announced a series of measures aimed at stimulating growth in the West Clare economy.

The HSE has been requested to lift a boil notice that has been in place for over four years in Ennis and surrounding areas.

Patients opting to have the latest fat busting treatment VASER are being warned that some UK cosmetic clinics claiming to offer the cutting-edge treatment could be misleading patients by actually giving them cheaper laser lipolysis instead.

Minister of State Tony Killeen, T.D., has welcomed the approval of 35,000 euro for Clare County Council to implement measures to promote the integration of foreign nationals in the local community.

20 South East Clare families evacuated during recent flooding along the Lower River Shannon have been informed that they may return to their homes.

The Clare Crisis Management Centre confirmed this evening that it received in excess of 900 phone calls to its 24-hour emergency helpline during its period of operation from Thursday 19th to Friday 27th November.

Limerick County Council has welcomed the decision of the ESB to reduce the level of discharges from Parteen Weir.

Flood response efforts continue across County Clare with local authority staff, Clare County Fire and Rescue, the ESB, the Army, the HSE, Gardai and Civil Defence providing 24-hour response to the flooding crisis on the ground.

Tony Killeen T.D., Minister of State, today attended the EU Fisheries Council where he set down a strong marker to make clear that the important mackerel fishery is protected and that Ireland’s share of the fishery is maintained.

Up to 60 students and young people from across County Limerick participated in the eight annual Comhairle na nÓg at County Hall, Dooradoyle today.

Dr. Patrick Treacy, Medical Director of Ailesbury Clinics issued this statement to Dr. Katy Taylor, Secretariat of the European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE) when recently questioned about animal suffering during Botulinum testing

The economic and social challenges facing Limerick were today brought to the fore in Thomond Park where local and regional development authorities considered details of the first ever locally produced economic action plan for Limerick City & County.

Despite the increasing financial constraints being placed on the Local Government sector, staff at Limerick County Council have demonstrated their generosity by donating 18,000 euro to various local charities today.

The Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has announced that funding totalling EUR1,221,091 has been allocated to Clare Local Development Company Limited under the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013.

Clare County Fire and Rescue Service has reported a significant decrease in the number of fire incidents around the county in the first eight months of 2009.

Minister of State Tony Killeen today said that Ireland's policy and contribution on tackling climate change is increasingly shaped by our membership of the European Union, where we in turn can exert influence on the wider world.

Clare County Council confirmed today it was awaiting approval from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to carry out a wide range of accessibility works in 17 towns and villages throughout the County.

The need to ensure security of food supply and the doubling of global food production over the next forty years should be considered when addressing the challenge of reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions, stated Junior Agriculture Minister Tony Killeen.

Clare Green Councillor Brian Meaney, one of three sitting Green Councillors in the country, has said the Government will collapse if Fianna Fail ignores his Party's stance on NAMA and the Commission on Taxation Report.

An Irish cosmetic surgeon has made plans to travel to America to attend Michael Jackson's funeral. Dr Patrick Treacy from the Ailesbury Clinic said that he first met the singer when he travelled to Ireland and treated him as a close friend.

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