News Archive
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...
Road works funded by the Goverment to the tune of €215,000 contunie on the Bruree road, Kilmallock.
January is a good time to claim tax relief on a range of expenses – Minister Patrick O’Donovan TD
January offers a good opportunity for Limerick people to avail of the tax reliefs to which they are entitled on expenses including medical bills and working from home, minister Patrick O’Donovan has said. “Managing your finances can often seem like a daunting...
€600k for Ardagh and Abbeyfeale
Local TD and Minister Patrick O’Donovan has made a New Year announcement of funding of €600,000 for the Limerick Greenway, for the Old Railway Station in Ardagh and the Abbeyfeale Hub. This will bringing a massive boost to both communities as it will allow for...