Archive for July 2015
New Building Regulations Will Slash Costs and Red Tape for Self Build Homes
Posted on July 31, 2015 by Alan Kelly
I have announced major reforms to the Building Regulations that will slash costs and reduce red tape for people who want to self-build their homes.
Under the reforms, people building single dwellings or extensions will be given the choice of opting out of statutory certification and may instead show by alternative means that they have met their general obligation to build in accordance with the minimum requirements of the building regulations. Additional guidance, including a Sample Preliminary Inspection Plan, will be published to assist with this process.
Permanent link | Categories:
Jobs Boost for Cashel
Posted on July 31, 2015 by Alan Kelly
Good news this morning with the announcement of up to 300 jobs in Cashel. World-leading pharmaceutical company, Amneal, have today announced the creation of between 250-300 jobs.
The company has purchased the old Cordis Site in Cashel which has been vacant since 2011. The news follows confirmation of the sale of the site by Solidus.
...
Having met with Solidus on several occasions and assisted in the completion of the sale, I am delighted that this day has come. Tipperary has a huge deal to offer multinational companies like Amneal and I look forward to assisting them as they set up their Cashel site. Access to talent and good infrastructure are vital for investments of this size – Amneal will find both here in Tipperary.
Permanent link | Categories:
Good News for the Court Service in Tipperary
Posted on July 31, 2015 by Alan Kelly
Having been in touch with the CEO of the Courts Service, Brendan Ryan, he informed me that the Courts Senior Management Team have agreed to the implementation of the key recommendations within the Report on the Review of Court Services in Co. Tipperary. This is extremely positive news for all of Tipperary and follows consistent representations by myself at the most senior level.
The key recommendations to be implemented are;
Permanent link | Categories:
Local Childcare Grants Announced as Labour Launches New Campaign
Posted on July 30, 2015 by Alan Kelly
I welcome the news that 88 childcare facilities in Tipperary have been awarded grants today as part of a €7m scheme for early years services.
Facilities in the local area which benefit from the fund include: Ladybird's Playschool & Childminding Service in Nenagh, Laethanta Sona Montessori Pre-School in Roscrea, The Old School House, Pouldine and Tumbletots Playschool in Clerihan, Clonmel.
The scheme covers large scale capital funding, essential medium-scale maintenance, and the upgrading of ICT equipment. These grants will help facilities keep up with the demands of a busy modern childcare service. The news comes as Labour launched their new ‘Let’s Talk About Childcare’ campaign this week.
Permanent link | Categories:
Major Reform of Building Regulations
Posted on July 28, 2015 by Alan Kelly
I have announced major reforms to the Building Regulations that will slash costs and reduce red tape for people who want to self-build their homes.
Under the reforms, people building single dwellings or extensions will be given the choice of opting out of statutory certification and may instead show by alternative means that they have met their general obligation to build in accordance with the minimum requirements of the building regulations. Additional guidance, including a... Sample Preliminary Inspection Plan, will be published to assist with this process.
Permanent link | Categories:
Further Housing Boost for Tipperary
Posted on July 23, 2015 by Alan Kelly
Tipperary County Council is set for another housing boost following a further allocation from my Department.
I have allocated €3.6million to Tipperary for the acquisition and purchase of homes for people with specific housing needs – the elderly, disabled persons and homeless persons.
The news is on top of the €57 million already announced by Minister Kelly last April for Tipperary County Council. This new funding now brings the total housing spend in Tipperary to 2017 to over €60 million.
The new funding will see 27 new housing units put in place in Tipperary. Seven of these will be acquired this year by voluntary housing bodies, Focus, Simon and Camphill Communities.
Permanent link | Categories:
