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Minister O’Donovan announces progress on the new Garda station in Newcastle West, Limerick
Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., isdelighted to announce that following the planning approval for the new Garda station in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, the Office of Public Works is now proceeding to the...
O’Donovan welcomes €26million for Limerick National Roads and Greenways.
Local TD and Minister Patrick O’Donovan has said that he is delighted with the allocation of over €26.6million for national roads and greenways in Limerick. Projects all across the County receive funding from the Department of Transport and the Government for the...
Funding of €21million announced for walking and cycling infrastructure in Limerick
€21m has been allocated for investment in 51 walking and cycling infrastructure projects across Limerick for 2023. The funding has been announced as part of the government’s €360m per annum commitment to investing in active travel infrastructure nationwide. The...
Community Recognition Fund: Limerick City And County Council have received €1,389,505
Minister for Rural and Community Heather Humphreys, and Minister of State Joe O’Brien, have set out the details of the €50 million Community Recognition Fund. This major initiative, the first of its kind, is designed to specifically support communities across the...
Over €1million in funding for six community projects in Limerick
Six Limerick communities received an allocation of more than €1million for works in December 2022. The communities of Herbtertstown, Bruff, Ardagh, Athea, Croom and Foynes have benefited from a capital investment announced by the Minister for Community and Rural...
€30m Flood Scheme Reaches Completion In Bandon
The Bandon Flood Relief Scheme has officially reached completion with the unveiling of a plaque in December 2022. Representing an investment of €30.5 million, this County Cork scheme ensures 392 properties are now protected from potential significant flooding, 177 of...
Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS)
The largest single measure announced on Budget Day was the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme to assist businesses with their energy cost over the winter months. Fine Gael understands that businesses are facing a difficult and uncertain time with higher energy...
€200,000 announced for a riverside amenity area on the River Loobagh
Patrick O’Donovan, Limerick County TD, has welcomed the announcement of €200,000 for a riverside amenity area on River Loobagh in Kilmallock, and an upgrade of the walking trail. The funding was announced in December 2022 as part of the ‘Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors’...
€6.9 million of Leader Programme Funding allocated to Limerick
Leader Programme Funding for 2023-2027 was announced by Heather Humphreys, Minister for Rural and Community Development in October 2022. Communities and enterprises in rural Limerick are being invited to apply for Leader Programme Funding. The Leader programme was...
€635k in funding for community centres across County Limerick.
Local TD and Minister Patrick O'Donovan has announced €635k in funding from Minister Heather Humphreys for community centres across Limerick. "Today halls and community centres in Abbeyfeale, Dromcollogher, Granagh, Pallaskenry, Bruree and Kilmallock will see a...
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...