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…
Timeline imminent for one-way system in Donegal Town
A timeline for planned works on a one way system for Donegal Town is expected in the coming days. A meeting is due to be held this week with a view towards notifying the general public on a schedule of works thereafter. The plans include introducing a One-Way System onto…
Leitrim Councillor questions decision to force owners of vacant homes pay higher property Tax
With ongoing attempts continuing to be made to solve the housing crisis it now seems that those who own a second property that is vacant will be forced to pay three times the property tax rate on it. The new tax will target 60,000 properties across Ireland and it…
Minister for Agriculture sets up new group to tackle water quality issues
The Agriculture Minister has set up an Agriculture Water Quality Stakeholders Group to improve water quality. Charlie McConalogue says it is now crystal clear the EU Commission will not re-visit Ireland’s current derogation decision. Following his meeting with the ICMSA yesterday, he says there has not been sufficient improvement in…
Senator Niall Blaney confirms intention to run in European elections
Donegal Senator Niall Blaney has confirmed he will be running in the next European Parliament elections. He has stated his intention to run as one of Fianna Fáil’s candidates for the Midlands-North West region. Earlier this week, Mayo-based Senator and fellow Fianna Fáil member, Lisa Chambers, also announced that she…
Concrete Levy ammendment decision met with criticism
The recent decision to remove poured concrete used for precast products from the Defective Concrete Products Levy has been met with criticism. The announcement was made yesterday by Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath, who said he will be bringing ammendments to the levy forward in the Finance Bill. The levy…
Large number of commercial properties remain empty in Sligo
One in Five commercial properties continue to remain empty in Sligo. That’s according to a new Geodirectory report which shows the amount of vacant commercial properties around the country rose by 0.2 per cent to 14.1 per cent, the highest level on record since 2013. The…