Category Archives: Housing

Important Update regarding Long Term Leasing Scheme with Local Authorities

Posted on September 22, 2021 by ruthtapial

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage recently published Housing for All – a New Housing Plan for Ireland. With the focus of the Plan firmly on new-build delivery, Housing for All aims to phase out the current long … Continue reading →

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Housing Minister visits Waterford City

Posted on September 10, 2021 by waterfordcouncilnews

Today, Friday September 10th, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Peter Burke TD visited Waterford. Following a meeting with the Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr. Joe Kelly and Chief Executive Waterford City … Continue reading →

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Kilmacthomas housing project progressing well

Posted on September 10, 2021 by ruthtapial

A new social housing development in Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford is progressing well, with works expecting to be completed early next year. Funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under the Rebuilding Ireland programme, the project consists of … Continue reading →

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Cappoquin Town Centre Regeneration Strategy 2021

Posted on July 16, 2021 by waterfordcouncilnews

Cappoquin Town Centre Regeneration Strategy 2021

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Minister O’Brien welcomes Cabinet approval for the publication of Affordable Housing Bill 2021

Posted on May 6, 2021 by waterfordcouncilnews

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has welcomed Cabinet approval for the publication of the Affordable Housing Bill 2021. The Bill will be the first comprehensive standalone legislation dedicated to the provision of affordable housing … Continue reading →

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Residential centre for brain injury survivors opens in Waterford

Posted on April 9, 2021 by waterfordcouncilnews

Check out this article on RTE’s website by Conor Kane. https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2021/0407/1208470-brain-injury-waterford/ The development was designed by Dungarvan-based architect Michael Regan of E-Project Chartered Architects and developed by ABII in partnership with the Anvers Housing Association, with funding from Waterford City … Continue reading →

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National Housing Strategy for People with a Disability

Posted on March 8, 2021 by waterfordcouncilnews

The National Housing Strategy for People with a Disability (2011-2016 (extended to 2020)) will come to an end this year. A new national strategy is now being developed. The strategy is about facilitating the provision of housing options and related … Continue reading →

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Update from Housing Supply, Maintenance and Improvement Section

Posted on January 12, 2021 by waterfordcouncilnews

Following the close of construction activity with effect from 6pm Friday 8th January as part of the national effort to halt the spread of COVID-19, a limited number of social housing projects, including voids, were designated as essential sites. In Waterford … Continue reading →

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Summary of Social Housing Assessment 2020

Posted on September 15, 2020 by waterfordcouncilnews

Please read this notice if you have previously applied for Social Housing Supports The Housing Section of Waterford City & County Council will shortly carry out a Housing Needs Assessment in accordance with Social Housing Assessment (Summary) Regulations, 2016. Q. … Continue reading →

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