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The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) this week launched an enhanced Building Energy Rating (BER) which will make it easier for homeowners to have a warmer, more comfortable home with lower energy bills.

Westmeath is known for its lakes, which are one of several types of wetland in the county.

Construction of the largest residential development in Athlone will commence within six months following formal approval by An Bord Pleanála for a Strategic Housing Development of 576 dwellings at Lissywollen and Kilnafaddoge.

Legislative restrictions on short term letting must be tightened to ensure that the already high rents in Galway do not “spiral out of control”.

As the smoke begins to clear from the havoc wreaked by the pandemic, the provision of housing will more and more take centre stage, with a huge mountain to climb before we get to a situation where supply comes even close to meeting demand.

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A fully functioning and safe water supply is on the way for residents in the Downpatrick Head area of Ballycastle, according to Mayo Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary, who said he has secured a commitment from the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Darragh O’Brien, to provide €353,000 for the provision of the Downpatrick Head Community Water Connection.

Mayo Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary has welcomed the allocation of funding for Mayo County Council under the Voids Programme 2021.

Homeless charity Galway Simon Community has raised concerns over further increases in the number of people living in Emergency Accommodation in the West of Ireland. The charity has said that the lack of affordable accommodation is one of the factors driving the increase in homelessness.

Salthill swimmers, and the area’s reputation as a holiday destination, could be seriously impacted, if instances of sewage seeping into the water at Salthill’s beaches is not given a “deep investigation”.