News Archive

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...

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...

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...

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...

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’...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, 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...

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...