New rural housing policy will end ‘Eircode lottery’ approach to planning, Minister says
New system may make it more difficult for Irish speakers to get planning permission in Irish-speaking areas, advocacy groups say
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Galway Ring Road facing several High Court challenges to planners’ approval
A number of residents launched lawsuits against An Coimisiún Pleanála, citing impact to homes and environmental concerns
Who is Seán Kyne? Fine Gael politician returns to the Dáil after Galway West byelection win
Former TD and senator reverses political retirement to reclaim a seat in Galway West
Lessons of humanity from famine ‘continue to resonate’, Taoiseach tells commemoration
National Famine Commemoration in Co Galway hosted by Minister for Culture Patrick O’Donovan
Council takes Galway developer to court over Barna housing scheme
Company linked to Gerry Barrett failed to comply with order to lodge €1m bond, according to summons
N6 Galway ring road gets planning approval after years of delays and despite environmental concerns
High Court challenges to a previous grant of permission for the 18km ring road led to a fresh planning process
Decision on fuel excise cuts will not be affected by byelections, says Minister
Fianna Fáil selects Cllr Cillian Keane (24) as its candidate to run Galway West constituency race
Co Cork again the biggest winner in €718m regional and local roads budget
Grants for climate adaptation and resilient road works, introduced in 2020, total €16.5 million this year
‘Things went horribly wrong’: How life changed for former TD Colm Keaveney
Former Galway politician pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of cocaine, along with two counts of driving with no insurance
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Council was worried that employee had used its funds to fill drums with diesel, WRC told
Local authority worker who took €1,600 of fuel loses unfair dismissal claim
Former TD Eamon Ó Cuív declines to rule out return to contest Galway West byelection
Among other potential contenders is the president-elect’s son, Stephen Connolly
Several councils not using powers to buy vacant housing
Ministers to be briefed at Cabinet on plans to overhaul rules and guidance on State spending
Students and tax professionals offer free tax advisory service to vulnerable users
University of Galway Tax Clinic working with local libraries to help lone parents and domestic abuse victims with tax affairs
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