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The new housing development at Boreen Bradach, Kinnegad was officially opened this week by Deputy Michael Finneran, Minister of State for Housing, Urban Renewal, and Developing Areas.

Kilkenny’s local authorities will become the main driving force in promoting business and development, according to a new Fine Gael plan announced by Deputy Phil Hogan last week.

The Midland Simon Community celebrated a major landmark last week with the publication of its annual report, which marks the successful completion of the group’s first three-year strategy in the Midlands. To date the Midlands Simon Community has received over 230 referrals, which represents over 500 people.

The number of families on Athlone Town Council housing lists soared by almost 158 per cent between 2005 and March 2008, according to new figures released by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

The number of families on Westmeath County Council housing lists soared by over 40 per cent between 2005 and March 2008, according to new figures released by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

Preschools and Traveller initiatives in the Ballinasloe and East Galway area are to benefit from funding of almost €200,000 from the Dormant Funds Accounts.

Kilkenny Local Authorities will benefit from additional funding from the Department of the Environment and Local Government for the adaptation of houses for the disabled and elderly population this year.

Prior to his imminent trade mission with the Taoiseach to Japan this weekend, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise and Trade John Mc Guinness took some time out to discuss the Irish economy, the public sector, Beverley Cooper Flynn, local elections, local government and more with the Kilkenny Advertiser.

Residents of St Patrick’s housing estate in Ballina will have their fingers crossed today that a visit to the estate by a government minister will follow with an announcement of funding for much-needed refurbishment works.

AT A time when our public servants are coming under the microscope it is perhaps appropriate to remember the important contribution the majority of them make to the fabric of Irish life.