Lengthy backlog in Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant in Donegal
There’s said to be a significant backlog on applications for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant in south Donegal. Homeowners can get up to €50,000 to renovate a vacant property and up to €70,000 if the property is derelict. However, people must do the work and spend the money in the…
Donegal TD calls for specific action to be taken to address north west passports backlog
A Donegal TD has reiterated his calls for a focus to clear the massive backlog of passport applications in the North West. It’s after news that contact tracers working from HSE offices in Limerick will now switch to passport duties with the Department of Foreign Affairs. 195 thousand…
Driving tester recruitment must be a priority for Government
A Sligo Councillor has reiterated her calls for a greater number of driving testers to be recruited to address the significant backlog of driving tests that currently exists due to the covid-19 pandemic. It was speculated recently that up to 20 new ‘pop-up’ driving testing centres could come on…