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CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Ireland Construction News Archive for October 2017
31/10/2017
Public consultation events are being held to discuss plans over the proposed Newry Southern Relief Road. The events will take place at the Sean Hollywood Arts Centre, 1A Bank Parade, between 10am and 9pm on 14 and 15 November. The Department of Infrastructure said the scheme aims to provide a stra
31/10/2017
The Government has been called to fully fund a regeneration project in Dublin. Sinn Fein made the call as the party believes the St. Micheal's estate regeneration scheme should not be a private sector-led land initiative. The party's housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD said: "During questions wit
31/10/2017
A farmer from Co Tyrone has been fined for failing to maintain safe conditions on his farm after a 14-year-old worker was found unconscious in a tractor that was mixing slurry inside a farm building. Mr Charles Elkin was fined at Dungannon Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 31 October after pleading gu
31/10/2017
A housing association in Northern Ireland has launched its three year Energy and Sustainable Development Strategy to reduce the amount of energy used. Choice Housing's strategy will continue to run until 31 March 2019 and demonstrates its commitment to energy and environmental management. In 2016/
31/10/2017
Serious concerns have been raised over the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment's failure to directly engage with with his UK counterpart Greg Clarke about nuclear safety concerns due to Brexit. The UK has announced that it will leave EURATOM, the pan-European nuclear energy
31/10/2017
Sinn Fein has promised to support workers at a firm which manufactures equipment for the oil industry. Schlumberger announced plans to close its facility in Newtownabbey, putting over 200 jobs at risk. The firm blamed an ongoing slump in the sector. Sinn Féin's Employment and Workers Rights spoke
31/10/2017
Irish energy firm Energia has launched a new gas boiler which could cut homeowners heating bills by an extra 15%. The Energia boiler is the most efficient boiler currently available and was designed specifically for the Irish market. Higher efficiency means less heat is wasted, so it can reduce you
30/10/2017
A number of boil water notices in Waterford have been lifted, Irish Water has confirmed. The notices were put in place Knockalisheen, Modeligo, Carrowgarriff, Ballysaggart, Clashmore, Garravoone, Castlereagh and The Nire water supplies. Customers can now resume normal use of their water supply fo
30/10/2017
Wilson's Auctions, Ireland and the UK's largest independent auction company, is preparing for one of Ireland's biggest quarry equipment auctions to take place at its Dublin branch on Saturday 11 November from 10am. The auction company has received instruction on behalf of Grant Thornton, the offici
30/10/2017
Mr Geoffrey Meagher has been appointed as Director and Chairperson Designate of the Board of Bord na Móna. He will take up the role for five years with immediate effect. The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Mr Denis Naughten, T.D. made the appointment. Bord na Móna is
30/10/2017
Two pieces of machinery have been seized by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and the PSNI following searches targeting illegal waste in co Armagh. The joint operation took place in the Middletown area on Saturday, 28 October. It targeted waste offences being committed at an illegal s
30/10/2017
NIE Networks has invested over £100 million to reduce the number of disruptions to ensure consumers have a safe electricity supply. The firm also issued aa reminder to customers to prepare for any disruption during the winter months. David Keys, Customer Service Manager, said: "At NIE Networks we
30/10/2017
Labour is calling on the Housing Minister to extend the timeline for submissions National Planning Framework by at least a month beyond 10 November. The party made the call to Minister Eoghan Murphy o ensure people have time to make their views known on how to tackle regional imbalances. Labour T
30/10/2017
Fianna Fáil has hit out at the government over its failure to provide a definitive timeline for the development of a new school in Balbriggan, Dublin. St Molaga's Senior National School has been accommodated in 16 prefabs as a 'temporary solution', however 17 years on and little or no progress has
30/10/2017
Fianna Fáil is calling for the commonage management plans (CMP) under the GLAS scheme for farmers to be extended. The party said the online application process only went live in late September, leaving farmers with very little time to lodge their submission. Spokesperson on Agriculture Charlie McC
27/10/2017
Labour is calling on the government to make use of vacant homes, after the CSO revealed that there are 180,000 vacant homes in Ireland. The party's housing spokesperson, Jan O'Sullivan, made the call after figures also showed there were almost 8,400 people accessing emergency accommodation in Septe
27/10/2017
Conwell Contracts has started sewer-laying works in Portadown. The firm was appointed by NI Water and the work on the Armagh Road involves laying approximately 117m of sewer pipe on the road and 186m in Inglewood Lodge to serve a new housing development. A temporary lane closure has been pt in pla
27/10/2017
Sinn Fein has hit out after the Environmental Protection agency (EPA) revealed that untreated sewage is being pumped into Ireland's water at 44 locations. MEP Liadh Ní Riada said she is "shocked and appalled" by the announcement. She said: "I'm, frankly, aghast that a wealthy country like Ireland
27/10/2017
The government is not treating the housing crisis with the urgency it deserves, according to Sinn Fein. The party's housing spokesperson, Eoin Ó Broin, slammed Fianna Fail and Fine Gael for not supporting a motion brought forward by Deputy Seamus Healy calling on the government to declare a Housing
27/10/2017
The Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) has welcomed the announcement that the UK Government plans to scrap plans to cap housing benefit at Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates for all social homes. Ben Collins, NIFHA Chief Executive said: "The decision by the government not
27/10/2017
Work on the proposed over-bridge on the Tower Road Junction scheme it expected to be completed in late 2019 or early 2020. Transport for Ireland revealed the information at a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Fianna Fáil TD for Carlow – Kilkenny Bobby Aylward welcomed the news. He s
27/10/2017
Serious concerns have been raised over the effect the government's National Planning Framework will have on rural housing. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Housing and Urban Renewal Pat Casey TD said the framework is "deeply flawed". He said: "We all are aware of the need for local people to be able to
27/10/2017
Real estate advisory firm Savills has promoted Colette McIlroy to Associate of its Development & Consultancy team. Ms Mulroy joined Savills in 2016 as a Senior Surveyor, working on numerous high-profile projects. Prior to joining Savills, she was a Senior Surveyor in the Development Land and Profe
26/10/2017
Construction work has started on the development of almost 20 new homes in Dublin. The 19 new houses are being built in Beech Hill, Donnybrook. However, Labour Leader on Dublin City Council, Councillor Dermot Lacey highlighted that it has taken several years and many obstacles to overcome for him
26/10/2017
The Government is being urged to tackle the problem of water quality in Ireland. The Green Party said that continuing water treatment issues threaten tourism, public health and the environment. The party called for more urgency from Government in addressing water quality issues, following the pub
26/10/2017
Sinn Féin is calling for the consultation of the Metro North project to resume "immediately". TD for Dublin North West Dessie Ellis raised concerns over the delay in the resumption of the consultation process for Metro North in light of projected population growths and its potential adverse effects
26/10/2017
The completion of the Celtic Interconnector must be an immediate priority for the Government, according to Fine Gael. Senator Neale Richmond called for the rapid rollout of the Celtic Interconnector and said it is important that "we focus on the common areas of strategic interest to France and Irel
26/10/2017
Sinn Fein has slammed Taoiseach Leo Varadkar over his "inadequate" response to invest in Ireland's waste water and sewerage infrastructure. The party's President Gerry Adams TD said he held no real hope of the government tackling the significant infrastructure issue. He said: "Raw sewage is still
26/10/2017
Construction work on a school in Co Cavan is to begin next year. The work on the Holy Family School in Coothill has been delayed for over two years and the conditions endured by students and teachers has been described as "simply inexcusable". Fianna Fáil Senator Robbie Gallagher said: "The school
26/10/2017
Plans to cap social housing benefit at the same rate as the Local Housing allowance (LHA) have been scrapped. Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed the government has reversed its decision. Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín welcomed the announcement. She said: "The Tory threat to impose a cap based o
26/10/2017
Sinn Fein has hit out after it was revealed that the majority of victims affected by the tracker mortgage scandal will not be reimbursed until next year. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe told the party that Ulster Bank will not pay back 2,500 victims until sometime in 2018 due to an "IT problem", K
25/10/2017
Ecocem Ireland has launched a new product development for the bagged cement market in Ireland and the UK. The product sees the traditional paper bag being replaced by a stronger, more durable weather resistant hybrid bag. Micheál McKittrick, Managing Director of Ecocem Ireland said: "The purpose
25/10/2017
Work is to start on a Water Mains Replacement scheme in Co Longford. The work on the Ballymahon Water Mains Replacement project will begin on Monday, 06 November, and is expected to be completed in early February 2018. The project will improve the security of the water supply for customers, by red
25/10/2017
Sinn Fein has claimed the Water Services Bill 2017 fails to address key water committee recommendations. The party's housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin said the Bill does not include fair treatment for group water scheme members, conservation measures and a referendum enshrining the public ownership
25/10/2017
Renovation work on almost 20 bungalows in south Belfast has been completed. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) invested £715,000 in the programme, which involved upgrading 18 bungalows in the Annadale area. As well as providing new and extended kitchens the bedrooms were also enlarged.
25/10/2017
Serious concerns have been raised over the sewage discharge levels in Co Louth. A report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identified specific areas, including Dundalk, Drogheda, Castlebellingham and Omeath as among areas that require improvements to resolve environmental priorities. Dro
25/10/2017
The 'Talking Hardwoods' 2017 event, which brings together forest owners with broadleaf tree species in their forest plantations and the hardwood industry, has officially opened in Cork. The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Andrew Doyle, opened the event at th
25/10/2017
Construction work of the Newbuildings to Strabane section of the A5 is to start in January 2018, the Department of Infrastructure has confirmed. Sinn Fein MLA Declan McAteer welcomed the announcement and said he received a letter which provides a definitive timeline for the completion of all outsta
24/10/2017
Construction work has begun on the new Children's Hospital Paediatric Outpatients and Urgent Care Centre at Connolly in Dublin. Redevelopment work has also started at the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire. The new Paediatric Outpatients and Urgent Care Centre at Connolly Hospital,
24/10/2017
The government has been called to urgently invest in the wastewater infrastructure in Ireland. Sinn Fein made the call after a report by the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) revealed that wastewater treatment in 50 of Ireland's large towns and cities fail to comply with standards set to prevent
24/10/2017
Work is continuing on a water main rehabilitation scheme in Sligo. Irish Water has teamed up with Sligo County Council on the Sligo City Water Main Rehabilitation and Pearse Road Sewer Network Project. The firm has advised the public that Union street is now closed until 13 November to facilitate
24/10/2017
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has identified a significant amount of land zoned for employment to developers and global investors. The council announced the news at MIPIM UK, one of UK's largest Property and Investment Conference. Chairman of the Council's Development Committee, Alderman Alla
24/10/2017
Friends of the Irish Environment (FIE) has launched a legal challenge against the Irish government and Ireland's Attorney General over their failure to take the action needed to avert dangerous climate change. The Green Party today welcomed the announcement and said the government continues to "tal
24/10/2017
Work on a new Macmillan Support Centre in L'Derry has been completed. A total of £1.5 million was invested in the new centre which has been developed on the grounds of Altnegelvin Hospital. Sinn Féin MLA, Karen Mullan, said the centre will support anyone affected by cancer, from the individual the
24/10/2017
Customers affected by the tracker mortgage scandal in Ireland need to get the compensation they deserve, Fianna Fail has said. Finance spokesperson, Michael McGrath, called for the consumers to be given clarity on when they will receive what they are owed by the banks and that those who facilitated
24/10/2017
The government has been slammed over its failure to meet its own deadline over the development of new schools in Ireland. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Education and Skills Thomas Byrne TD made the comments after the Department of Education and Skills revealed that the construction of 21 new schools
24/10/2017
EPS Limited has completed improvement work on two wastewater pump stations in Carlow. The upgrades of the Quinagh Green and Wexford Road Pumping Stations, costing €380,000, will improve the performance of the two plants and reduce the risk of disruption to residents and businesses in Carlow due to
24/10/2017
The housing list for South Dublin County Council has risen by over 30% in the last year. The list has increased from 5,562 households in September 2016 to 8,181 households in September 2018. Sinn Fein Dublin Mid West TD Eoin Ó Broin described the situation as "deeply worrying". He said: "In a rep
23/10/2017
A 169MW Wind Park in Galway has entered commercial operation. Co-developed by SSE and Coillte in Connemara's Cloosh Valley it is now Ireland's largest and best performing wind farm, generating more green energy than any other wind generation site on the island. Galway Wind Park was developed at a
23/10/2017
The SDLP has hit out at Sinn Fein's Chris Hazzard after he excluded the Narrow Water bridge project at the last Executive. South Down MLA Sinead Bradley is continuing to campaign that the project goes ahead. She said: "I was bitterly disappointed, however, during the last Executive when Chris Hazz
23/10/2017
Serious concerns have been raised over the number of "disturbing" features of the approach taken by banks to the tracker mortgage scandal. Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson Michael McGrath said on the basis of the information in an update, it seems that the Central Bank is adopting a comprehensive
23/10/2017
The Chief Executive of Dublin City Council is being urged to obtain funding from the government for lands that are already zoned for housing. The Green Party made the call to Owen Keegan and said there is "ample room" for development in the right areas, and that the Dublin City Development plan sta
23/10/2017
Sinn Fein has once again called for the Sellafield Nuclear Facility in Cumbria to shut down "immediately". MP Chris Hazzard made the call following a chemical incident at the plant. He said: "Sellafield should be closed immediately. Today's incident follows years of controversy about concerns rega
23/10/2017
Labour has slammed the Housing Agency after its Chairman claimed that the housing crisis throughout Ireland is "completely normal". Spokesperson on Urban Regeneration, Joe Costello, said the statement by Conor Skehan "beggars belief". He said: "How normal is it that too many houses were built dur
23/10/2017
Fianna Fáil has written to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs asking her to intervene and ensure the Skibbereen Community and Resource Centre in Cork is given the funding needed to complete the renovations in its new premises. TD for Cork South West, Margaret Murphy O'Mahonywas commenting
23/10/2017
The Clonaslee Integrated Constructed Wetlands (ICW) in Co Laois has officially opened. Cllr Seamus McDonald joined Irish Water and Laois County Council to officially mark the opening of the Wetland to the community in Clonaslee and to the general public. Students from Scoil Bhride Clonaslee Nationa
23/10/2017
The Minister for Justice and Equality has been called to speed up on the delivery of the new Macroom Garda Station. Fianna Fail Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan, said Minister Charlie Flanagan needs to "stop washing his hands" on the matter. He said: "Unfortunately, despite the site being acq
23/10/2017
A Bill has been published to fast-track the planning process for large scale IT infrastructural projects, such as data centres. Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East Anne Rabbitte said the 'Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) (Amendment) Bill 2017' seeks to ensure Ireland's regulatory fram
20/10/2017
The Construction SEO has been signed after being approved by the Oireachtas. Labour Senator Ged Nash said it is a "major victory" for workers and a landmark event in the fight for decent work for all. He said: "Today 50,000 construction workers can be assured of better terms and conditions because
20/10/2017
Construction work on almost 5km of water mains in Co Donegal has been completed. Irish Water invested €1.1 million in the project which also included the development of two booster pumping stations. The Fintown supply is on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Remedial Action List (RAL) for
20/10/2017
The mitigation plan on climate change falls "way short", according to Sinn Fein. Spokesperson on Climate Action Brian Stanley TD said that the blunt effect of global warming means more extremes in the environment. He said: "In the programme for Government, on the issue of climate action, I quote:
20/10/2017
Budget 2018 has given disappointment to the people working within the homeless community in Ireland, according to Sinn Fein. Deputy spokesperson on Housing Dessie Ellis said the Budget measures gave no hope to those hoping for a resolution to the homeless crisis. Deputy Ellis said: "Last week's Bu
20/10/2017
Cork County Council has welcomed the announcement that the Cork - Limerick M20 motorway has now gone to planning stage. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirmed the news and he said it will also be included in the Government's Strategic Infrastructure Plan. Cork County Council Mayor Declan Hurley said: "T
20/10/2017
Construction work on a £180,000 road improvement project in Tandragee, Co Armagh, is to start on Monday, 23 October, and is expected to be completed by Friday, 03 November. The resurfacing work includes drainage and verge reinstatement works. Temporary road closures will be in place from 7.30am to
20/10/2017
Forest owners are being encouraged to apply for road funding. The Irish Farmers Association (IFA) made the call despite the ongoing issues with the excessive red tape associated with the Forest Road scheme. IFA Farm Forestry Chairman Pat Collins said: "A forest road is crucial for the haulage of t
20/10/2017
Sinn Fein has hit out at the government for failing to address the homeless crisis throughout Ireland after two people living on the streets died. Louth TD Imelda Munster said she was "shock and saddened" to hear of the deaths and called on Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy to ensure there are suffici
20/10/2017
Lagan Construction has hosted a careers event at Queen's University in Belfast. The event, which took place on Wednesday, 18 October, aimed to help graduates with year and summer placements for both Engineers and Quantity Surveyors. The next event will take place at Loughborough University in Lei
20/10/2017
Sinn Fein has hit out at the Central Bank after thousands of customers are being "ripped off" over the tracker mortgage scandal. Senator Rose Conway-Walsh said the urgency and despair experienced by the thousands of people living through the nightmare must be reflected in the actions of the Central
19/10/2017
Labour is urgently calling on the government to provide the €45 million funding needed to deliver an Accident & Emergency (A&E) department in Beaumont Hospital in Dublin. Funding has been awarded for the design stage, however no funding has been approved for the building work. Labour Senator Aodhá
19/10/2017
Construction work on a community centre in Ballymacash, Lisburn, has been completed. Ballymacash Community Centre has now officially opened. It was funded by Lisburn & Castlereagh Council. The centre includes two large activity rooms, an office, a consulting room, a kitchen, toilets and a communit
19/10/2017
Family members who want to transfer land are being advised to start the process "sooner rather than later". The Minister for Finance has secured an agreement to wave the 67 years or under limit on transferring farm land to family members to allow them avail of the current 1% Stamp Duty rate. Howev
19/10/2017
Lisney has been instructed to let a new build office and retail development in Newry. The mixed-use scheme at 30 Monaghan Street provides 16,558 sq ft of space across two floors, as well as dedicated onsite car parking. The development is in one of the most historic parts of the city and is being
19/10/2017
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment is being urged to "get on top" of the climate change issue in Ireland. Fianna Fail TD James Lawless said Ireland will face hefty fines if the issue is not addressed. Deputy Lawless said: "Ireland is at risk of missing its climate chan
19/10/2017
The Defence Forces will be available to help with flood relief issues following Storm Ophelia, it has been confirmed. Minister for Defence Paul Kehoe confirmed the news to Sinn Féin TD for Cork East Pat Buckley. Deputy Buckley said: "Ophelia was felt most heavily in Cork and needs immediate attent
19/10/2017
Coillte is to will explore a range of partnership and/or joint venture models in relation to its future renewable energy ambitions to develop in excess of 1GW of future wind projects. The company also said that the process it is embarking on would consider options to maximise value in its existing
19/10/2017
NIE Networks is continuing to carry out repair work on less than 50 homes and businesses in the South and East of Northern Ireland who remain without power following Storm Ophelia. The remaining 11 faults require significant work and resources involving tree cutting, excavation and reinstatement, t
19/10/2017
The Central Bank should be given the power to force banks to deal with the tracker mortgage scandal, according to Sinn Fein. President Gerry Adams called on the government to introduce legislation which will give Central Bank the power. He said: "Over two years ago, the Central Bank began to inves
19/10/2017
Global manufacturing firm Ryobi has secured operations at a business park in Carrickfergus. The Japanese firm now occupies 79,500 sq ft at the 60-acre site, marketed jointly by Lisney and McConnell Chartered Surveyors on behalf of London-based Canmoor. Andrew Gawley, Associate Director at Lisney,
18/10/2017
Government buildings in Ireland are to benefit from improved energy efficiency, it has been announced. The Central Government Building Upgrade Fund, funded by Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and administered by the Office of Public Works (OPW), will provide up to €4 million to improv
18/10/2017
New research has revealed that Brexit will have a negative impact on the construction industry throughout Ireland. The data by the Federation of Master Builders outlines that huge economic barriers will be erected for small construction firms in Ireland as a result of Brexit. Sinn Fein MLA Chris H
18/10/2017
The Government is to take €10 million from LEADER funding to support a private roads scheme. Sinn Féin TD for Meath West Peadar Tóibín said he is "appalled" at the decision. Deputy Tóibín said: "LEADER is pivotal in providing local communities the resources they need to develop their areas. While
18/10/2017
Concerns have been raised at the lack of action taken to develop new homes at a greenfield site at Dunsink Land in Fingal. Sinn Féin TD Dessie Ellis said he was frustrated with Fingal County Council and the Minister of State for Housing Damien English. He said: "In the midst of this housing crisis
18/10/2017
Sinn Fein has hit out at the Housing Minister for "deliberately withholding the costs of Part V social housing units from Oireachtas members". Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD made the claim as Minister Eoghan Murphy for the second time refused to provide information on the costs of Part V unit
18/10/2017
The Green Party has called on the Government to "step up and assist with the clean up" following Storm Ophelia. Spokesperson for Community, Rural Affairs and Local Government, Cllr Malcolm Noonan, also urged the Minister of State for Local Government to secure a significant fund from Central Govern
18/10/2017
NIE Networks has confirmed that electricity has been restored to around 53,000 customers after Storm Ophelia. Employees have been carrying out repair work throughout the night since Monday, 16 October. Approximately 270 homes and businesses still remain without power in the South Eastern areas. S
18/10/2017
Central Bank's report on the tracker mortgage examination is "painfully slow for many victims", according to Sinn Fein. The party's Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty TD said he welcomed the progress that has already been made, however he also said there is worrying evidence of minimalist approach
18/10/2017
Fianna Fail has raised serious concerns over transport as soon as construction work starts on 8,000 new homes being developed as part of Clonburris SDZ in Dublin. Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West, John Curran, said "forward planning" is needed. He said: "Clonburris SDZ has every capacity to succ
18/10/2017
A joint venture (JV) by Graham and Lagan Construction has scooped the GB and RoI Construction Award for their work on the Green Port Hull In East Yorkshire. The judges were highly impressed with the GRAHAM Lagan Construction Group JV's sound relationships with the client, design teams and construct
17/10/2017
Irish Water has awarded Murphy a deal worth around €25 million. Murphy has been selected to design, build, operate and maintain major water treatment works (WTW) in Ireland. The project is to design, build, operate and maintain the Staleen and Cavan Hill WTW in County Louth. Murphy will help the
17/10/2017
A housing association in Northern Ireland has published a document which sets out how it will involve tenants in the design, delivery and continuous improvement of services over the next five years. Ark Housing Association has published its Tenant Participation Strategy 2017-22. Acting Chief Execu
17/10/2017
Mr John Murphy has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of J. Murphy & Sons Limited. He will take over from Steve Hollingshead who will step down from the post in December. Mr Hollingshead will take up a role as non-executive director on the company's board. Alastair Kerr, Murphy'
17/10/2017
The finalists of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) have been confirmed. Thirty organisations across eight categories have made it through to the gala Awards ceremony on November 9th where winners will be named. Shortlisted companies have been chosen from the 120 entrants to the co
17/10/2017
The Green Party has launched a petition to not permit mining licenses following concerns that they could be granted to Karelian Diamond Resources. Green Party deputy leader Tanya Jones demanded the Department of Economy to not grant mining licenses "by the back door" during the current political im
17/10/2017
The Housing Minister has praised Local Authorities, Dublin City Council, and the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive (DRHE) for supporting homeless people during Storm Ophelia. Minister Eoghan Murphy said: "I would like to thank all Local Authorities, Dublin City Council, the Dublin Regional Homeles
17/10/2017
The Department of Infrastructure is continuing to repair and clean up roads due to Storm Ophelia. Sinn Féin infrastructure spokesperson Philip McGuigan also urged road users to remain vigilant as the operation continues. He said: "The clean-up work to clear roads of debris has started. I urge all
17/10/2017
A supported living scheme in Banbridge, Co Down, has won a prestigious award. Radius Housing's Spelga Mews scooped the Independent Health Care Provider (ICHP) Care Team Award-Domiciliary/Care at Home award in Belfast. The award recognises the work that care staff, working together, makes to indivi
17/10/2017
A farmer has pleaded guilty to a number of waste offences in Crossmaglen, Co Armagh. Martin Conlon of Loughross Road, Crossmaglen was made the subject of a £15,571 confiscation order at Newry Magistrates' Court, for offences under the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997. Cos
17/10/2017
Sinn Fein has slammed the Housing Minister of "turning his back" on the key recommendation of the cross party Dáil Housing and Homeless Committee report. The report recommended increasing the stock of homes owned by Councils and Approved Housing Bodies by 10,000 units a year. The party's housing s
16/10/2017
A major workshop is to take place in Dublin on Tuesday, 17 October, during Climate Action Week. The event will take place in the Clayton Hotel in Ballsbridge to explore opportunities to develop micro-generation of electricity in Ireland. Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment,
16/10/2017
David Walsh Civil Engineering Ltd is to start construction to replace old water mains in Co Kilkenny. Irish Water is investing €3 million in the scheme and the work will involve the replacement of water mains in Newrath, Graiguenamanagh, Leggettsrath and Cherrymount/Knocktopher. It is expected to
16/10/2017
A total of €8.8 million has been granted to develop the National Food Innovation Hub. The Hub will be located at Teagasc's Moorepark facility outside Fermoy. Cork East Fine Gael TD, and Minister of State at the Department of Justice, David Stanton, said: "I know that the industry is concerned abou
16/10/2017
Serious concerns have been raised over the Department of Agriculture’s decision not to give farmers their 2017 GLAS payments until Commonage Framework Plans are submitted. Sinn Féin spokesperson on Agriculture Martin Kenny TD said: "I have recently learned from a parliamentary question to the Minis
16/10/2017
ABP Food Group, which operates a large plant in Newry, is to invest £22million in a green energy plant will produce enough sustainable energy to power the equivalent of 12,000 homes. ABP's renewables division, Olleco, has just opened the new 15 MW Anaerobic Digestion facility in Aylesbury, Buckin
16/10/2017
ESB Networks said it is now at Red Weather Preparedness Level. In A statement the firm said: "All internal resources are on alert and will be deployed to respond to all electricity outages once it is safe to do so. We continually monitor the forecasts and real time events on the electricity networ
16/10/2017
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE Networks) has issued a warning that of a possibility of damage to the electricity network, especially in exposed and coastal locations. The firm has issued an escalation plan and has emergency crews, engineers and call handlers on stand-by. Sara McClintoc
16/10/2017
Concerns have been raised after the Govt increased stamp duty on commercial land transactions from 2% to 6%. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has called on Ministers Michael Creed and Paschal Donoghue to engage with farming organisations as many farmers will be hit by new
16/10/2017
People in Drogheda are being encouraged to have their say about the National Planning Framework. Sinn Féin TD Imelda Munster said it is vitally important that as many individuals and groups as possible who haven't already made submissions to do so before 03 November. She said: "Drogheda is ideall
16/10/2017
The Housing Minister has been working with a number of homeless agencies to ensure arrangements are in place across the country so that all homeless individuals and rough sleepers have shelter and a safe place to stay during Storm Ophelia. Minister Eoghan Murphy said the Department of Housing, Plan
13/10/2017
Budget 2018 fails to address measures on climate change, Sinn Fein has claimed. Spokesperson on Climate Action and Environment Brian Stanley said said for 2020, it is estimated emissions are projected to be only 4% - 6% below 2005 levels and this compares to the EU target of 20%. He said: "The co
13/10/2017
Irish Water has confirmed work is to be carried out on the water network in Sandymount in Dublin. The firm also announced it is hosting a public information drop-in evening on Wednesday, 18 October, from 3-7pm in the Clanna Gael Fontenoy GAA Club, to discuss the works. The project is expected to c
13/10/2017
The development of the M20 Limerick to Cork motorway will be given priority in the 10 Year Capital Plan, according to Finegael. An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirmed the funds will no longer be a barrier to the project. Fine Gael Limerick Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Finance, Kieran O’Donnell,
13/10/2017
The Green Party has claimed Budget 2018 is focusing on roads rather than sustainable transport. Transport Spokesperson Councillor Ciarán Cuffe said it will lead to "traffic chaos". He said: "Minister Ross will have a budget of over €2bn, but has only identified €3m for developing cycling projects.
13/10/2017
The government has been slammed for failing to increase funding for domestic violence accommodation services in Budget 2018. Sinn Fein said described the decision as "very disappointing". Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD said: "Unfortunately, we don’t have a true picture of the level of need a
13/10/2017
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment has confirmed he will review the criteria for the connection of rural towns to the natural gas grid. Minister Denis Naughten confirmed in the Dail that he will look over the plans. Labour TD for Westmeath, Willie Penrose TD also asked
13/10/2017
Fianna Fail has hit out after it was announced that construction work on Metro North will not start until 2021. TD for Dublin Fingal, Darragh O’Brien said the people of North Dublin have little faith in the repeated broken promises offered by Government in relation to public transport. He said: "T
13/10/2017
An additional £11.2 million has been allocated by the Department of Infrastructure to repair roads and bridges that were significantly damaged by the floods in August this year. West Tyrone MLA Declan McAleer welcomed the announcement. He said: "The floods washed away bridges and roads in the nort
12/10/2017
Molloy Engineering has been selected to upgrade and improve a water treatment plant in Co Monaghan. The work on the Threemilehouse Waste Water Treatment Plant is to begin soon and it is expected to take approximately nine weeks to complete. Working in partnership with Monaghan County Council, Iris
12/10/2017
The overspend in the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scandal has risen from £490 million to £700m, it has been revealed. An investigation by Spotlight revealed several errors in the scheme which were believed to cost the public purse around £490m, however the figure has now increased. SDLP Economy
12/10/2017
Contractor AG Wilson Civil Engineering has been appointed to start work on a sewer rehabilitation project in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. NI Water selected the firm to carry out the work which is to begin in mid-October and is expected to take 12 weeks to complete. The work is being programmed to be
12/10/2017
Sinn Féin has hit out at the government after it failed to restore the money for the A5 L'Derry to Dublin road project in Budget 2018. MP Elisha McCallion has called on An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to restore the Irish Government's full £400m commitment towards the project. She said: "I believe the b
12/10/2017
Significant progress has been made on the Brandywell Regeneration Project in Co L'Derry. Construction work is continuing on site and the scheme is expected to be completed by the end of this year. The project will see the completion of a new 955 seater stand that incorporates new changing rooms, m
12/10/2017
Fianna Fail has welcomed the decision to allow farmers to apply for an extension in relation to the slurry spreading deadline, however the party said it is "deeply unfair" that the government seems to be deterring farmers by threatening inspections. The slurry deadline is Sunday, 15 October. Spoke
12/10/2017
A boil water notice which was put in place in June 2016 for Irish Water customers on the Ardcarraig Clogherinkoe Public Water Supply in Co Kildare has been lifted. The notice for the 80 affected customers was in put in place due to non-compliance of a regulatory water sample. The sample failed due
12/10/2017
Repair work has started on a faulty water main in the Bohernasup area of Ballina, co Mayo. A total of 450 metres of water main will be replaced as the current one is prone to frequent bursts and has caused a lot of disruption to residents and businesses in the area. Mayo County Council are carryin
11/10/2017
A total of €17 million has been allocated for the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme in Ireland. The announcement was made in Budget 2018. The scheme is aimed at encouraging industrial and commercial heat users to switch to greener technologies. Fine Gael Senator Michelle Mulherin welcomed the anno
11/10/2017
Refurbishment work on a supported shelter house for older people has been completed. The seven bed property is located on Hamilton Road and is managed by Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association on behalf of Choice Housing Ireland Ltd. Geraldine Gilpin, Chief Executive of Abbeyfield & Wesley Housin
11/10/2017
Fianna Fail has hit out at the government for failing to take action needed to protect Ireland's climate. Spokesperson on Climate Action, Timmy Dooley, said he was "disappointed" by Budget 2018 and said it failed to deliver the change needed to make the switch to electric cars. He said: "The Gover
11/10/2017
Suppliers are now able to present their ideas or products directly to NI Water after the firm launched an innovation portal on its website. The portal is designed to provide suppliers with easy access to NI Water with a central point of contact. Paul Harper, Director of Asset Delivery at NI Water
11/10/2017
Funding for the Town and Village Renewal Scheme has been increased by €3 million next year. The scheme is aimed at improving and upgrading areas throughout Ireland. Fine Gael Deputy Pat Deering welcomed the funding and said: "A total of 11 community initiatives received funding to enhance our loca
11/10/2017
Fianna Fáil has been accused of failing to understand the scale of the housing crisis in Ireland. Sinn Féin slammed the "poor" Budget 2018 Housing measures and said the figures mask the fact that no additional social housing units on top of existing Rebuilding Ireland targets will be delivered. Ho
11/10/2017
A new play park has officially opened in Strathfoyle, Co L'Derry. The £500,000 scheme is part of the Parks Management and Development Programme. It has been funded by Derry City and Strabane District Council with support from the Department for Communities and local waste management company, River
11/10/2017
The government's housing strategy has been described as "totally inadequate". Sinn Féin Louth TD Gerry Adams said Budget 2018 will provide "not one single additional social housing unit beyond the Rebuilding Ireland targets that were set months ago". He said: "The number of homeless citizens has
10/10/2017
Microsoft has announced it is entering a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with GE in a new wind energy agreement in Ireland. The firm is to acquire 100 percent of the wind energy from its new, 37-megawatt Tullahennel wind farm in County Kerry, Ireland. The agreement will help support the grow
10/10/2017
The Action Cancer House in south Belfast has been put on the market. Commercial property agency Lisney has been appointed to sell or let the building located on Marlborough Park. Built in 1917, the property has been occupied by Action Cancer since 1975 for use as the charity's breast screening cli
10/10/2017
Irish energy firm Electric Ireland is to increase its prices by four per cent. The price rise will come into effect on 01 February 2018. Jim Dollard, Executive Director Electric Ireland commented: "Electric Ireland is acutely conscious of the financial pressures facing our customers and we are com
10/10/2017
A new €2.1 million supported student accommodation development has opened in Cork. Bishopsgrove is made up of 39 modern and secure purpose-built accommodation units close to Cork Institute of Technology (CIT). The project allows young people who progressed well in homeless services or who are at r
10/10/2017
Lagan Plant has acquired its second Soilmec SR 95 dual purpose Rotary Bored Piling Rig this year. The £1.2 million rig will be operated by the group's piling division, FK Lowry Piling. The new 100 tonne Rig was immediately deployed to the A6 Randalstown to Toome Dualling Scheme in Co Antrim.
10/10/2017
Construction work has started to upgrade the Mill Lane pedestrian link in Killincarrig, Co Wicklow. The work is to improve the surface between the R761 Kilcoole Road and the R762 Mill Road. The lane will be closed to the public for the next three to four weeks. (CD/LM)
10/10/2017
Two brothers from Co Tyrone have been fined £9,000 for waste offences. John and Peter McDonnell were fined at Dungannon Magistrates' Court for breaches of waste management legislation. John McDonnell pleaded guilty to unlawfully depositing, keeping and burning construction and demolition waste on
10/10/2017
The government is being urged to extend the deadline for appealing the valuation of property. The Valuation Appeals Tribunal website has been down for a number of days due to a suspected malware attack. Rate payers in Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Leitrim, Longford, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, South Du
09/10/2017
Work on the Ardee Sewerage Scheme in Co Louth has begun. Irish Water is investing €7.5 million in the project which will be completed by a joint venture between Wills Bros Ltd and EPS working on behalf of Irish Water and overseen by WSP Ireland and RPS. The work will will increase the capacity of
09/10/2017
Critical funding for Northern Ireland's roads is at risk, according to the SDLP. Speaking after meeting with the Permanent Secretary for the Department of Infrastructure, SDLP MLA Pat Catney said the situation was "unforgivable". He said: "The maintenance of our roads is vital, it is matter of pub
09/10/2017
Repairs to the Claudy bridge are expected to take six months to complete. The bridge was damaged by floods in August this year and temporary measures will be put in place during the works. Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald welcomed the announcement. She said: "The commitment to keep the local commu
09/10/2017
Ward and Burke Construction have started work on a €10 million project to upgrade the Inistioge and Thomastown water supply schemes. The project will target water quality and supply issues in the Inistioge area and will ultimately enable the removal of the Inistioge supply from the EPA's Remedial A
09/10/2017
Labour has hit out over plans to introduce shared accommodation for young professionals. Housing spokesperson, Jan O'Sullivan TD, raised concerns that the plan would lead to lowered standards of accommodation. She said: "We need more detail on what exactly this type of arrangement would consist of
09/10/2017
Diageo has announced plans to transform 5ha of its St. James Gate site into a new mixed use urban quarter. Dublin City Council's Chief Executive Owen Keegan welcomed the announcement. He said: "The plans are a major step in the rejuvenation of the Liberties area in accordance with the vision and o
09/10/2017
Work on the new £1.3 million Monaclogh Water Service Reservoir Project in Armoy, Ballycastle, has been completed. The overall project, which got underway in August 2016, involved the construction of a new reservoir, as well as improving the overall water infrastructure and pipes required to supply
09/10/2017
Sinn Fein has hit out at Fianna Fail over their budget. Housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin TD said the party's budget is an "insult to those in housing need". He said: "The five bullet points and 300 words on housing contain no detailed, costed proposals. What good is a document on budget prioritie
06/10/2017
Walls Construction has been appointed to carry out a redevelopment project on an office building in Dublin. Marlet Property Group Ltd., in conjunction with M&G Investments, selected the firm to carry out work on the the Charlemont Exchange office building in Charlemont Place. A total of 100 constr
06/10/2017
Construction work has been completed on a new Primary Care Centre in Corduff, Dublin. The new Corduff Primary Care Centre is now officially opened. The development is a newly built space designed over three floors. It is 25,000 square feet with a capital cost of €7.6 million. The new Centre benefi
06/10/2017
The government's efforts to tackle homelessness in Ireland have been described as "paltry" by Sinn Fein. TD for Meath West Peadar Tóibín also slammed the repair and lease scheme and said only two properties had used the scheme. He called on the Housing Minister to provide funding to bring vacant h
06/10/2017
Around 450 construction jobs are expected to be created after a pharmaceutical firm announced expansion plans in Ringaskiddy, Cork. Janssen Sciences Ireland UC said the expansion involves an investment of more than €300 million that will increase the existing manufacturing space by an additional 19
06/10/2017
Repair work to a pipe that burst in Co Meath has been completed. The 400 mm diameter uPVC gravity main has now been fixed. Irish Water customers in east Meath now have a normal water supply. The firm apologised for the inconvenience caused. (CD/LM)
06/10/2017
The Central Bank has been called to take a more "proactive role" in the tracker mortgage scandal after it was revealed that only 40 of the 3,500 affected Ulster Bank customers have had the money they were overcharged returned to them. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance, Michael McGrath TD was spea
06/10/2017
Plans have been unveiled to increase the level of public housing and repurpose NAMA to provide affordable housing for sale and rent by Labour. The proposals are part of the party's Alternative Budget 2018 and aim to tackle the homelessness issue. Spokesperson on Housing, Jan O'Sullivan TD, said: "
06/10/2017
Fianna Fáil is urging the Government to provide funding to complete works on unfinished housing estates in Ireland. TD for Laois Sean Fleming criticised the Government over its decision to abolish the funding available to Local Authorities. Deputy Fleming made the comments after receiving new info
05/10/2017
Contractor Andrew Bradley Limited has been appointed to refurbish an Edwardian Style scheme in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim. Choice Housing chose the contractor for the £500,000 scheme which was built in the early 1900s. The red brick Whitehouse Court contains three buildings that collectively provided
05/10/2017
Irish Water is to invest €190,000 to replace a section of water main that has been causing deteriorations in water quality in Co Sligo. The project in Calry involves the replacement of over 1.9km of water main, which was laid in the 1960s and represents the removal of the last remaining section of
05/10/2017
The Government has been slammed over elements in the Water Services Bill which could mean water charges are re-introduced after five years. Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Bay North Denise Mitchell said that under the Bill, after five years the Minister has the power to reduce the free water allowance per
05/10/2017
Sinn Fein has claimed that over €460 million has been wasted installing meters that are not needed. Limerick City TD Maurice Quinlivan accused Fine Gael of wasting money introducing water charges and installing redundant water meters across Ireland. He called for a referendum on water ownership to
05/10/2017
Work is to start to upgrade ageing water mains in Co Roscommon. The Athleague Water Main Upgrade and Lead Services Replacement Project will involve the decommissioning and replacement of approximately 1.1km of ageing cast iron water mains and the replacement of approximately 60 lead service connect
05/10/2017
Fianna Fail has submitted a proposal for a new sports campus to be developed in Co Wicklow. TD Stephen Donnelly said Ardmore Rovers Football Club needs a permanent home the club is being forced to use eight different locations across the north of the county. Deputy Donnelly's proposal would see t
05/10/2017
The Minister for Transport has been urged to reinstate the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) after it was scrapped in the last government's term of office. Fianna Fail asked Minister Shane Ross to put the scheme back in place as there has been a "serious deterioration" in our Ireland's roads' infrastr
05/10/2017
The popular leisure centre, Rushcliffe Arena in Nottingham, underwent a huge transformation over the last couple of years. Designed by Architects McAdam Design from Belfast, the plans envisaged a brand new, state-of-the-art leisure facility and that is exactly what was achieved in early 2017. The
04/10/2017
A total of £65,000 funding has been awarded to upgrade an urban woodland in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) handed over Monkstown Wood to the Woodland Trust almost 20 years ago. The money will be invested in upgrade works including improved access, new and im
04/10/2017
Bord Gáis Energy has announced it is to increase a typical gas bill by €2.12 a month and a typical electricity bill by €4.77 a month. The changes, which will take effect from 01 November and the firm said the rise is due to significant increases in the wholesale cost of energy as well as higher co
04/10/2017
Fianna Fáil has called on the government to implement a new Site Tax to encourage the use of empty sites. Senator Jennifer Murnane O'Connor said the Government needs to introduce measures to tackle the hoarding of residential land to help alleviate the growing housing crisis. The Senator obtained
04/10/2017
Lagan Building Contractors has completed work on a Grade A office development in Belfast. The £22million nine-storey City Quays 2 building can accommodate up to 1,000 workers and is the largest speculative office to be developed in Northern Ireland since the property crash. Built by Lagan Building
04/10/2017
Over €21 million funding has been announced to improve and enhance over 280 rural towns and villages in Ireland. The funding is from the 2017 Town and Village Renewal Scheme which focuses on projects which can help to enhance and develop rural towns and villages. Minister for Rural and Community D
04/10/2017
Canadian firm Just Energy has announced that it has launched operations in Ireland under the Just Energy brand. The latest expansion into the European energy market brings electricity and gas supply to residential and commercial customers, which will be sold through a variety of sales channels. "
04/10/2017
The Transport Minister has been called to explain the level of investment needed to upgrade the capacity of the N11/M11 Corridor in Co Wicklow. Fianna Fáil TD Stephen Donnelly is urging Minister Shane Ross to invest in a project to upgrade the N11 following heavy congestion. He said: "The N11 is n
04/10/2017
Fianna Fail is calling on the government after it was revealed not a single home affected by pyrite has been approved in the Pyrite Remedial Scheme under the exceptional circumstances clause, since its inception. Mr Darragh O'Brien TD confirmed over 70,000 homeowners nationwide are affected by pyri
03/10/2017
Labour is urging the government to "urgently" ensure social homes are being developed. Housing spokesperson Jan O'Sullivan made the call and said that the Government's proposal to provide cheap loans to private developers from NAMA does not go far enough. Deputy O'Sullivan first put forward a prop
03/10/2017
The Government has been slammed over its failure to tackle climate change in Ireland. Fianna Fáil Spokesperson Eugene Murphy said the contributions made to the Citizens' Assembly on climate change has highlighted how much work the Government needs to do to tackle the challenge. He said: "As it sta
03/10/2017
Irish Water has issued an apology to residents living in the village of Banteer, Cork, after the water supply was shut down on Monday, 02 October, due to an unexpected change in the colour of the water from the local spring source. Investigations are ongoing and Irish Water and Cork County Council
03/10/2017
Almost 260,000 homes are vacant in Ireland, according to Census 2016. Fianna Fail is putting forward a new Bill which aims to refurbish thousands of vacant units in older and commercial buildings in cities and town centres. The Vacant Housing Refurbishment Bill 2017 establishes a special planning
03/10/2017
Work to demolish most of the properties to prepare St Patrick's Barracks in Ballymena for its future regeneration is to get begin. The Sandhurst and York buildings will not be demolished, instead they will be used for civic and community purposes along with the parade ground which will be used as a
03/10/2017
Irish energy firm ESB Networks has launched its Innovation Strategy. The firm unveiled the strategy during the Connecting Ireland's Energy Conference at the Mansion House in Dublin. The strategy sets out how ESB Networks will meet the challenges of the changing energy landscape, deploying new tech
03/10/2017
House prices have risen by almost 10% in Dublin, according to a report by MyHomes.ie. Labour spokesperson Jan O'sullivan said the government needs to tackle the housing crisis following the latest report from Daft.ie showing house prices are increasing by a daily average rate of €50. She said: "Th
03/10/2017
The Housing Minister has been called to publish a report on the Tenant Purchase Scheme immediately. Fianna Fáil TD for Donegal Charlie McConalogue said the criteria is so strict that very few people have been able to get approval. Deputy McConalogue believes the restrictions are too rigid and must
02/10/2017
Businesses are being urged to attend a 'Meet the Buyer' event for the development of the new children's hospital in Dublin. Enterprise Ireland, in association with the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board, is inviting registration which will take place at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham fro
02/10/2017
Work has been completed on two water treatment plants in Ireland. The plants are located in Rathvilly and Hacketstown. The projects which represent an overall investment of €2.8 million in wastewater treatment in Co Carlow. The new wastewater treatment plants will bring many benefits to the commu
02/10/2017
The first woman has scooped Construction Manager of the Year. Margaret Conway of McAleer & Rushe beat 84 finalists to the trophy. Her achievement is all the more spectacular because it was her first role as a construction manager. She completed the 80 week project two months early with a clean he
02/10/2017
PennEngineering® has developed a new, 80,000² ft facility located in Galway on the west coast. The new facility will become the primary manufacturing site for all PEM clinch products sold in Europe. In addition to the existing onsite manufacturing facilities, the site has a Research and Developmen
02/10/2017
Serious concerns have been raised over the number of children living in emergency accommodation in Ireland. Labour Housing spokesperson Jan O'Sullivan raised her concerns after figures revealed over 3,000 children are currently living in emergency accommodation. The figures are contained in the Ho
02/10/2017
Serious lessons need to be learned by the senior management team of Ireish Water after documents, released under Freedom of Information, revealed there was no contact in 2017 between the firm and Department of Housing on the €24 million Staleen investment. Labour Senator Ged Nash said delays and co
02/10/2017
Fianna Fail is urging mortgage holders to claim a reduction in their mortgage interest rate which they are entitled to. Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath said tens of thousands of mortgage holders are not claiming the reduction. He was speaking following a series of Oireachtas Committee hear
02/10/2017
Fianna Fáil is urging the Government to reduce the holding period of sites to four years after new figures revealed that NAMA has sold land since 2011 which is zoned residential and has the capacity for over 50,000 new houses or apartments. Spokesperson on Housing Barry Cowen TD said the figures he
