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Infestation of invasive knotweed now at 'epidemic' proportions across Longford

...between two and three years to eradicate.” Director of Services John Brannigan said while there were limitations under the DERELICT SITES ACT to deal with the spectre of knotweed, there was a warning for those who were continuing to ignore its presence. “People who...

19 Oct 2018 at 14:00

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Longford dwellings to feature at Leinster Property Auction

The Leinster Property Auction will hold their summer property auction on July 20 in The Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin. The auction will offer a wide range of properties from across the province and the auction team are advising buyers to act ...

06 Jul 2017 at 15:00

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Longford County Council to get tough with owners of derelict sites

...Council had issued just under 20 notices and are in the process of readying 30 more by September 1. Under the terms of the DERELICT SITES ACT 1990 local authorities can initiate stances and carry out compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) on sites where owners don't...

24 Jun 2016 at 09:00

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Derelict sites in Longford since ‘Moses wore shorts’

...town and their locations,” fumed Cllr Michael Connellan (FF), who also pointed out that the move was necessary under the DERELICT SITES ACT 1990. “The local authority is obliged by law to take all necessary steps to address the issue of derelict sites and we must...

09 Oct 2013 at 11:45

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Lineup revealed for ArtLot's 10th birthday celebrations at Electric Picnic 2024

Once upon a time on a little corner of Dublin city, ArtLot, a derelict site, held its own as an open-air public exhibition space inspiring and amusing passers-by with its monthly programme of visual art and performance. When the hotel developers ...

27 Jun 2024 at 13:01

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Mixed reaction to Longford barracks modular housing proposal

The use of modular homes in disused army barracks across the country was flagged by Social Protection Heather Humphreys as a possible solution to a escalating difficulty to meet the housing needs of refugees fleeing the war torn country. ...

03 Nov 2022 at 09:00

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Vandals destroy house in Longford town

...County Council's Head of Finance John McKeon swiftly endorsed. He said the Council, through measures such as the DERELICT SITES ACT, remained committed to pursuing the owners of such properties both in Longford town and countywide.

02 Feb 2017 at 21:00

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Call for demolition of Great Water Street

...who fail to keep their properties and sites in order. The workings of the new approach are contained under the DERELICT SITES ACT allowing local authorities to force landowners to remedy dangerous buildings or clean-up sites, and impose an annual...

29 Jun 2016 at 20:00

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Executive ‘must exercise fiscal responsibility over Casement Park funding’

The Stormont powersharing Executive needs to act with fiscal responsibility over funding for the redevelopment of Casement Park, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has said. A multimillion-euro funding package for Northern ...

21 Feb 2024 at 14:45

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Council under pressure to get tough with Longford derelict site owners

...” he said. “There are old buildings that have been left derelict for donkey years and we need to apply the DERELICT SITES ACT .” While the term “derelict site” is used, the register is generally used for houses and other buildings that are...

03 Feb 2020 at 12:00

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Longford's illegal dumping crisis now at ‘endemic’ levels

Longford's sprialling illegal dumping crisis is now so bad it is “endemic from one end of the county to another.” That was the gloomy prognosis put forward by local politcians this week following revelations contained in a ...

11 May 2022 at 08:00

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Nuisance neighbours lead anti-social behaviour complaints in Longford

Irritating neighbours, roaming animals and harassment are among the chief complaints made about anti-social behaviour to Longford County Council, it has emerged. Almost 40 accusations of nuisance neighbours were recorded ...

13 May 2022 at 08:00

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