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Vast majority of councillors want hybrid model for local authority work retained

A new report titled 'The role of video conferencing in supporting local government' was launched today, November 16, and revealed that 77% of local councillors wish to retain a hybrid model of work. The report was published by the Association of ...

16 Nov 2021 at 12:17

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Cost of Ireland's local politicians could rise by nearly €7 million under reform plan

A new report recommends that county councillors be paid a salary as part of a series of reforms which would see them better off by over €9,000 each year and would cost the public nearly €7 million annually. Under the package proposed as part of ...

10 Jul 2020 at 17:57

Midland Tribune

Offaly's towns and villages are blighted by derelict buildings - councillor

Local councillor Clare Claffey told a recent meeting that Offaly's towns and villages are blighted by a high number of derelict buildings. She told the February meeting of Offaly County Council that this is a long running problem which the ...

11 Mar 2022 at 19:20

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Calls for drone surveillance to combat illegal activity in Offaly

A called has been made for the use of drone surveillance in relation to illegal dumping throughout Offaly. Fine Gael councillor John Clendennen made his remarks at last week's Joint Policing committee meeting. Earlier, Meeting's ...

12 Sept 2020 at 13:54

Midland Tribune

Tenants in Tipperary Urged to engage with Council or face big rent hike

The Housing Crisis was discussed at length during the March meeting of Nenagh Municipal District when Tipperary County Council housing officer Shane Grogan presented his housing report. Cllr Seamus Morris pointed out that the ...

03 Apr 2022 at 20:33

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Former councillor in the Midlands enters guilty plea to multi-million money euro laundering charges

A former Fine Gael politician and hotelier in Edgeworthstown has been sent forward for trial on guilty pleas of money laundering €2.6 million. Frank Kilbride (69), of Aughakilmore, Ballinalee, Co Longford, appeared at a ...

18 Dec 2023 at 11:15

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Mattress trick! Initiative mooted in Offaly to stop dumping

THE large number of mattresses being dumped along the roadside and in scenic spots prompted Councillor Neil Feighery to ask if there could be an initiative to help recycle mattresses, at a recent Tullamore municipal ...

24 Jun 2021 at 11:36

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Killoughey's Owens takes the helm as Clara's Moran reflects on eventful year

KILLOUGHEY based Cllr Danny Owens has taken the helm at Tullamore Municipal District Council succeeding Cllr Frank Moran from Clara. Cllr Owens was unanimously elected to the post at Thursday's AGM of the body with ...

16 Jun 2020 at 18:14

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Calls for drone surveillance to combat illegal dumping in Offaly

COUNCILLOR John Clendennen has called for the use of drone surveillance in relation to illegal dumping throughout the county. The Fine Gael councillor made his remarks at last week's Joint Policing committee ...

11 Sept 2020 at 12:50

National News

New allowance announced for Councillors to enhance their home security

Mr. Kieran O’Donnell TD, Minster for State for Local Government and Planning has announced a new allowance of up to €2,500 for Councillors to provide for measures to enhance their personal physical security....

14 Sept 2023 at 10:02

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Taoiseach leads tributes following death of former TD and councillor Gerard Murphy

Taoiseach Simon Harris has led the tributes to Gerard Murphy, a former TD and one of the longest-serving public representatives in Cork County Council, following his death. Mr Murphy, a proud Fine Gael ...

16 Apr 2024 at 19:09

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'Progress' - Cabinet approves heads of Bill granting maternity leave to councillors

The general scheme of a Bill to grant maternity leave to councillors has been approved by Cabinet. The Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning at the Department of ...

27 Jul 2022 at 14:02

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