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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 12:18

Property

Councillors take strong position in defence of local democracy in new Planning & Development Bill

The Association of Irish Local Government, led by AILG President and Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council Cllr. Pat Fitzpatrick, took a strong position in defence of the role of citizens and local democracy in new planning legislation when ...

22 Feb 2023 at 12:38

National News

'Much needed reform' - National Women's Council calls on Government to deliver systematic change

The National Women's Council (NWC) has called on the Government to deliver 'much-needed' reform through the Women's Health Action Plan to ensure marginalised women receive 'timely and adequate healthcare'. The NWC published a report yesterday ...

30 Nov 2021 at 11:20

Local News

Child abductions among over 1,500 new cases handled by Dept of Foreign Affairs last year

The Irish government provided consular aid in 1,504 new cases last year. That's according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), which provided the assistance in 2022 in addition to support provided to others on an ongoing basis. The ...

11 Jan 2023 at 15:30

Motoring

Tyres: two bodies give thumbs down to proposed new Govt scheme

The two main tyre industry bodies have warned that a Government scheme scheduled for introduction next month will do nothing to stem the stockpiles of illegally dumped tyres around the country. The Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA) ...

14 Sept 2017 at 17:41

Your community

Kilkenny President of AILG pledges support for retained fire fighters

President of The Association of Irish Local Government, Cllr Pat Fitzpatrick has today called on the Minister, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) to bring to an ...

14 Aug 2023 at 16:28

Home

Kilkenny's Tholsel and mayor's office must be saved

Kilkenny’s famous City Hall — and the office of Mayor of Kilkenny — must be preserved despite the changes imposed by the Local Government Reform Act 2014, according to a number of councillors. At a recent meeting of the Kilkenny ...

05 Jul 2017 at 15:05

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Greens welcome plans for directly-elected Mayor of Kilkenny

The Green Party has given a cautious welcome to the Minister of State for Local Government John Paul Phelan’s proposal to roll out directly elected mayors to every local authority in the State. In welcoming the proposal, the ...

05 Feb 2019 at 13:02

National News

A tip in the right direction: Draft law to give new rights to employees

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has received Government approval to draft a law that will give new rights to employees, which prohibits the use of tips and gratuities to ‘make up’ contractual rates of pay. This will include new ...

27 Oct 2021 at 15:12

Home

Investment will pave way for 200 new houses in Ferrybank

The way has been paved for up to 200 new houses to be developed in Ferrybank in south Kilkenny, as part of today's Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund announcement. The site earmarked for the houses is ...

28 Mar 2017 at 21:02

Home

Remove VAT - protect future of Irish journalism

The Government is being called on to protect the future of independent journalism in Ireland by removing VAT for print and online newspapers in the next Budget. The campaign for zero VAT has been backed by ...

08 Sept 2022 at 11:23

Home

Fresh calls to revive Kilkenny Borough Council

There were fresh appeals to restore Kilkenny’s former borough council at the AGM of Kilkenny County Council on Friday. In seconding the nomination of Cllr David Fitzgerald as cathaoirleach, Fianna Fail ...

14 Jun 2017 at 12:17

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