New €19m reservoir to improve water supply in Ratoath and …
2 天之前 · Pat Wickham, Senior Executive Engineer, Meath County Council, commented that the new works have been operational since August 2024. He said, “Uisce Éireann and Meath County Council are extremely pleased with the immediate water supply improvements that the new reservoir and pipeline have brought to the Ratoath and Ashbourne areas.
'People are feeling disillusioned, they don't feel that any …
4 天之前 · "We have had lots of candidates run in the local election and Aontú is just over five years old so people know about us now. The whole platform on which Aontú is based has been communicated far better to the electorate all around the country and people see the local activism and the grass roots work on the ground so there is a far greater awareness of what we do, …
Storm Bert: Around 60,000 homes without power as it sweeps …
4 天之前 · By Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA. Several areas have been hit by flooding and power cuts after Storm Bert swept across Ireland overnight on Friday. The Electricity Supply Board (ESB) said that high winds had caused power outages for 60,000 customers, with the worst affected counties including Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Cavan, Monaghan, Kerry and Cork.
‘We will engage with communities and Eirgrid and others to see if …
5 天之前 · "We will always consult and engage with people on the issue and it's a very challenging issue. "We did initiate a review of the policy with the Environment Minister, Eamon Ryan in respect of that, and that didn't change, the outcome of that review was you couldn't go underground for the entirity of that connection and on the other hand we have an energy …
'For every TD in the Dail, I believe housing has to be the priority'
4 天之前 · Education, transport, housing and community facilities are the top priority issues for Sinn Fein Cllr Maria White should she be elected as a TD for the Meath East area. White who was elected to Meath County Council in Laytown/Bettystown area in the local elections is principal of Scoil Olibheir ...
Funding of €8.9m approved for new women's refuge
5 天之前 · Plans for a new 12-unit women's refuge for Meath have been given a major boost with news that €8.9m in funding has been approved for the project. Meath Women's Refuge and Support Services has welcomed news that it has been approved for a Capital Assistance Scheme Stage 2 grant of €8.9m by the ...
‘Politics is fighting people’s corners where they are not getting …
4 天之前 · What a difference a year can make. And what a hectic year that has been for Cllr Caroline O'Reilly who only entered politics this time last year following the sudden death of her cousin, Damien O'Reilly and now finds herself on the ballot paper in the Meath East constituency on 29th November.
ELECTION LINES: Latest from the campaigns in Meath East and West
5 天之前 · 22/11/2024 - 10am. Balfe: Public transport option for commuters 'inadequate' Public transport in Meath East remains inadequate for the needs of commuters, workers, students, shoppers, patients seeking medical care, and those travelling for social reasons, according to Labour candidate Eilish Balfe, who said that despite substantial population growth in Meath, …
Poll topper Bonner keeps community ‘at the heart of every …
4 天之前 · He was first elected to Meath County Council in 2004 as an independent councillor. A champion of environmental responsibility, Bonner launched his award winning Community Recycling Days in 2005, leading to the disposal of 3,000 tonnes of waste and earning national recognition for sustainability.
Election watch: Harris admits Children’s Hospital comment was …
6 天之前 · Mr Harris responded, "well of course I didn't, but continue". When Ms Hannon pointed out he was ultimately responsible for the contract, as health minister at the time, Mr Harris replied: "The Government of Ireland made a decision to build the National Children’s Hospital and I was a part of the Government.”