Islands In The Stream
Taoiseach Michael Martin confirmed this afternoon
A controversial increase in personal injury awards will not go ahead.
There’s been widespread opposition to the proposal to raise awards in the courts by almost 17 per cent.
There had been warnings this increase would lead to a hike in insurance premiums.
Taoiseach, Michael Martin has confirmed in the Dail, it’s not happening:
Department Of Housing Shifts Blame On To Council As Kildare Families Priced Out Of "Affordable" Housing Again
In a statement to Kfm News, the Department said the Barracksfield West development is part of the Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme, and that the minimum prices, about 24% below market value, were decided by the Council.
Outbreak Of Bird Flu Has Been Confirmed In Carlow Turkey Flock
All flock owners have been urged to be vigilant for signs of bird flu and to maintain biosecurity measures
Lidl To Open Country’s First Net Zero Energy Store In Maynooth This Thursday
Designed in partnership with the Irish Green Building Council, the supermarket will generate as much energy as it consumes annually.
Contract For Maynooth Eastern Ring Road Project Awarded To Company Based In Kilcullen
The new single carriageway relief road will connect the R405 Celbridge Road in the south to the R148 Leixlip Road in the north.
Policy Shift Allows Private Sector To Construct Wastewater Plants For New Housing
Up until now, only Uisce Eireann has been allowed do this.
Parents Invited To Take Part In Major Survey On Primary Education’s Future
95 per cent of the country’s almost 3,100 primary schools fall under the patronage of religious bodies, according to figures from Education & Training Boards Ireland.
New "Affordable" Naas Homes Cost More Than Families Are Allowed To Borrow From Council
The same issue arose at Lattin Place on Rathasker Road because the three-beds started at €365,000, just five thousand euro over the loan threshold limit.
Minister Lawless Sought Legal Advice Over Claims Apprentice Electricians Bought Exam Papers For €50
Mr Lawless sought advice from the Attorney General on whether the matter should be referred to An Garda Síochána.
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