Page 3 - Council Journal Winter 2019

Council Journal INFORMING LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS
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CHANGE IS CHANGING
AFFORDABLE HOUSING SCHEME LAUNCHED IN CORK
An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, and the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy T.D officially turned the sod on a new affordable housing scheme in Boherboy, Co Cork recently. This was the first such scheme to be delivered under the Serviced Site Fund. By the end of next year, 2,000 new affordable homes will be available nationwide in developments which have been subsidised by the Government.
REBUILDING IRELAND PROGRAMME
The Rebuidling Ireland Programme continues to take shape across the country with many varied projects both large and small in various states of either planning, building or being completed.
CYBERSECURITY WATCHDOG PROVIDES SECURITY STRATEGY FOR ORGANISATIONS Earlier this year, Ireland’s National Cyber Security Centre published guidance on cybersecurity for Irish businesses. It’s a valuable addition to the roster of material available to help organisations to develop or refine their security strategy. Let’s take a look at some of the key points from the guide and what they could mean for organisations.
LIGHTNING PROTECTION IRELAND
Lightning Protection Ireland are specialist experts in the design, supply, installation and maintenance of lightning protection and earthing systems.
€100 MILLION OF FUNDING APPROVED THROUGH HOME BUILDING FINANCE IRELAND The state backed lender for small and medium sized builders and developers says it approved just over €100m in funding for the construction of over 500 homes throughout Ireland in its first nine months in business.
EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK
Cork City - “Race Against Rob” & “MATCH-UP mobility café”
CLÚID HOUSING - BUILDING THE NEXT 25 YEARS
By Fiona Cormican, New Business Director, Clúid Housing
MUTUAL BENEFIT: WHY WETLANDS COULD BE A GREAT WASTEWATER SOLUTION
The use of wetlands for wastewater treatment is not a new phenomenon but is one which is gathering increased momentum within the water industry due to the environmental benefits and the relatively low operations and maintenance requirements associated with these systems.
LIGHTTECH LEAD WAY AS LED MARKET CONTINUES TO GROW GRANT LAUNCHES AERONA3 R32 AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP RANGE
NATIONAL STRATEGY ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
The Government have announced the launch of a public consultation on the development of a National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
SDCC LAUNCH AFFORDABLE HOMES PORTAL
South Dublin County Council has launched a new portal to seek provisional expressions of interest from the public for the provision of affordable homes.
FINDING THE RIGHT REMEDY FOR POOR ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE
Diagnose the root causes of dysfunction so that you don’t solve for the wrong problem.
BENEFITS OF TREE RETENTION, PROTECTION AND LEGISLATION
A look at the regulations and process surrounding the protection of treescapes and related landscapes. By Congella McGuire, Heritage Officer, Clare County Council and Declan Little, Woodlands of Ireland.
POLLINATOR PLAN GAINS STRONG SUPPORT - MAJOR CHALLENGES REMAIN
With over 90 organisations now backing the All-Ireland pollinator plan, local authorities have been reminded to reinforce the message to their communities that simple cost-effective measures can be used to help address the problem.
IRISH SEED SAVERS AND FOOD CONSERVATION & BIODIVERSITY
NEW TECHNOLOGY TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT IN POOR SOILS
Environmental Engineer Joe Walsh looks at two technologies that can provide solutions for development of areas with sewage-related pollution.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT - RESEARCH ASSESSES ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS
A recent research project by Trinity College, NUI Galway, NUI Maynooth and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) looked at the challenge of waste water treatment options for one off housing projects. The project is part of the ongoing EPA Research Programme 2014 - 2020.
HOW HR CAN HELP LEADERS COMMUNICATE MORE EFFECTIVELY
Corporate communication, and business communication in general, is inherently damaged, leading to a lack of clear leadership. Let’s look at some communication strategies and transformations that can help deliver for your organisation.
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