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Gormley guidelines will not stop flood plain development, warns Higgins
New planning guidelines from the Environment Minister John Gormley will not prevent councillors from zoning flood plains for development, Labour TD Michael D Higgins has warned.
Where does all the ‘stuff’ we buy come from?
Although the run up to Christmas is the busiest shopping time of the year, this week shoppers are being asked to take some time out from consumerism for Buy Nothing Day 2008.
Council to seek €70,000 flood remuneration from government
Carlow town councillors have agreed to write to Environment Minister John Gormley in an effort to recoup the €70,000 the local authority spent dealing with floods this year.
Heart charity predicts it will reach usual sales targets despite economic downturn
The local heart charity Croi says that despite the current economic conditions it hopes to reach its usual sales targets.
Proposed N4 route threatens SACs
The proposed new N4 route corridor between Mullingar and Roosky will threaten the existence of several Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and National Heritage Areas (NHAs) of European importance, according to a speaker at a public meeting in Multyfarnham on Tuesday night.
Irish people work longest hours in 'old' Europe
Ireland and Luxembourg have the longest working week among 'old' Europe with an average of 39 hours while the French have the shortest at 35, Eurofound's European Industrial Relations Observatory (EIRO) said today.
Irish businesses are missing out on €55 billion research pot, says MEP
The Irish Government should set up a dedicated information centre in Brussels to advise Irish businesses, Irish universities and Irish local authorities as to how they can draw down a share of a €55 billion fund.
Fundraising gig for Simon Community @ Cuba*
GALWAY BANDS Mugger Dave, Voodoo Fire in Haiti, and Hombre will play a charity gig to raise funds for the Galway Simon Community on Monday in Cuba*Live.
Ó Cuív commended by McGuinness for his commitment to rural Ireland
Rural Ireland is benefiting from the fact that Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Éamon Ó Cuív TD has been given his own budget, according to the Fine Gael whip on Mayo County Council.
Westport Meet and Train
Mayo Sports Partnership in association with Athletics Ireland and Westport Athletic Club will continue its meet and train programme in the Westport Athletic Club facilities on Tuesdays April 14, 21, 28, and May 5 at 7.30pm. Meet and train sessions are open to all adults and there is no upper age limit. For further information contact Anne at Mayo Sports Partnership on 087 697 3587 or Mary Ryan Chambers on 087 663 6839.
