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Waterford councillor on two years in the chamber: 'Not every issue makes the headlines'

Waterford councillor on two years in the chamber: 'Not every issue makes the headlines'

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Councillor Donnchadh Mulcahy reflects on two years since he was elected to Waterford City and County Council

Limerick mayor in ‘catch-22 situation’ with role which needs clarity

Limerick mayor in ‘catch-22 situation’ with role which needs clarity

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

The Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, has said his role needs clarity after criticising councillors

Local authorities cutting carbon emissions through thousands of actions

Local authorities cutting carbon emissions through thousands of actions

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Ireland’s local authorities retrofitted more than 7,300 social homes since 2022, saving enough energy to power more than 6,000 households annually.

Graduate planners sought to help transform towns and cities

Graduate planners sought to help transform towns and cities

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Graduate planners at local councils will have ‘a real and direct impact on sculpting areas’ where they live, Galway City Council’s chief said.

Flooding alert system to be extended nationwide under new scheme

Flooding alert system to be extended nationwide under new scheme

Thu, 18 Jul, 2024

The Government aims to have 90% of local authority services available online within the next six years.