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Ring calls for more community wardens at schools

The Fine Gael spokesperson on Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Michael Ring, has learned that local authorities can now introduce community wardens outside schools following the success of a pilot scheme. He had sought an update on the pilot scheme commitment as included in the Programme for Government.

Death of local democracy at crux of development plan issue

The five-member delegation from Mayo County Council which met with the Oireachtas Committee for Environment, Heritage and Local Government left Government buildings on Tuesday night happy that they had put forward their best case for the retention of the new Mayo County Development Plan. The issue of the plan has rumbled on since it was adopted in April unanimously by the 31 elected members of Mayo County Council, with a number of submissions and changes put forward by the Minister for Environment, John Gormley, and his department and issued on his behalf by County Manager Des Mahon.

Minister says proper planning needed on drinking water

The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government John Gormley, has said that local authorities must plan adequately in order to respond to drinking water incidents.

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.

Gormley in Carlow for numerous engagements

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The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, John Gormley was in Carlow last week where he attended a number of important engagements.

Ó Brolcháin welcomes guidelines to protect the ‘Heart of Galway’

Business and shopping in Galway’s city centre is set to receive a boost and a new lease of life, according to Green Cllr Niall Ó Brolcháin, under the proposed new planning guidelines.

Minister’s visit damaged Carlow’s reputation — Abbey

Minister John Gormley’s last minute diversion to a flood stricken Carlow town last August has left a bitter aftertaste in the mouths of some local councillors.

Enda Kenny criticises Gormley over housing grants

Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny TD has questioned Mayo County Council about the current funding available from the Minister of Environment, John Gormley TD and the administration of the housing grants available in Mayo.

Minister’s visit damaged Carlow’s reputation — Abbey

Minister John Gormley’s last minute diversion to a flood stricken Carlow town last August has left a bitter aftertaste in the mouths of some local councillors.

Council solidarity showing signs of strain

A number of splinters rippled to the surface in the solidity of Mayo County Council’s united front in the face of Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government John Gormley’s directions to change the development plan as adopted by the council on May 6 this year.

 

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