News Archive
Increased payments will make a big difference in the lives of thousands
Limerick TD and Local Minister Patrick O’Donovan has said the upcoming dates for increased payments from Minister Heather Humphreys will make a big difference in the lives of thousands of people in Limerick. The details of the dates are: Week Commencing 17th October...
33 Community Centres in Limerick to receive funding of €680,280 for essential upgrades.
This morning’s announcement that 33 Community Centres in Limerick will receive funding of €680,280 to upgrade facilities which will benefit users of all ages is very welcome and fantastic news for communities across Limerick. Minister O’Donovan was speaking after...
US multinational Ortec opens in Newcastle West
Local TD and Minister, Patrick O’Donovan has said that “The official opening of US multinational Ortec in Newcastle West is a fantastic occasion for the town and the wider West Limerick area, and marks the beginning of a new chapter for the economy of the town.”...
ANY CHANGES TO EMISSIONS IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR FOR INDIVIDUAL FARMERS WILL BE ENTIRELY VOLUNTARY
ANY CHANGES to emissions in the agricultural sector for individual farmers will be entirely voluntary, said Minister of State Patrick O’Donovan, in response to recent claims which he said are “not accurate”. “As part of the Government’s examination on the emissions...
Major funding boost for outdoor amenities in Limerick will enhance recreation tourism – O’Donovan.
Outdoor adventure projects right across Ireland will receive funding of €215,411 encouraging the community in Limerick to enjoy the hidden gems on our doorsteps this summer, Fine Gael Minister Patrick O’Donovan has said. “I am delighted to welcome the news from...
Minister O’Donovan announces the appointment of consultant engineers for Cavan Town Flood Relief Scheme.
Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., today (26 May) visited Cavan Town to officiate at the appointment by Cavan County Council of Byrne Looby Consulting Engineers Ltd as Engineering Consultants to carry...
Minister O’Donovan announces funding approval for flood protection works in Ballyshonick, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick
Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., has announced the approval of Limerick City & County Council’s application under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection...
H.E. Ambassador Charis Christodoulidou of Cyprus visit to Limerick
On Monday I was delighted to welcomed H.E. Ambassador Charis Christodoulidou of Cyprus to Limerick as part of the EU 50 and Blue Star Programme. The Blue Star Programme requires teachers and primary school pupils to carry out projects and tasks related to the...
Minister O’Donovan looks forward to new season at Desmond Castle Newcastle West as he announces appointment of consultants and series of enhancement works
As many OPW heritage sites around the country reopen for a new season, Limerick TD and Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., took the opportunity ahead of the reopening of Desmond Castle Newcastle West on...
€1,000,000 for Co. Limerick under the Town & Village Scheme
Great news this morning for Co. Limerick, 3 projects have been awarded funding of €1,000,000 under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme. Projects: Patrickswell - €500,000 – towards the development of a community hub within the village of Patrickswell to enhance...
O’Donovan: €24.4million will reach into every part of Co. Limerick.
Local TD and Minister for the Office of Public Works Patrick O’Donovan has called the investment by the Government of €24.4million into walkways, cycle ways and improved footpaths across Limerick as absolutely enormous.” Reacting after the new from his Fine Gael...