Ukraine State officials to contact President asking if Áras could house refugees‘We’re very conscious of the social conscience that President Higgins is renowned for’, says Patrick O’Donovan, minister of state for the Office of Public Works
Planning Five major flood relief schemes delayed over planning problemsSchemes to protect almost 2,000 homes had been due to begin last year, but are variously subject to planning objections, or stuck in the planning process
Vacant Properties State raises €6m by selling slew of surplus propertiesFormer Garda stations and social welfare offices are among the buildings sold off for new uses
Infrastructure Blocking of flood relief schemes could cause displacement, warns ministerPatrick O’Donovan says people may have to leave their homes because of opposition to projects, but environmentalists argue for retention of safeguards
Phoenix Park gates to remain open to traffic after public consultationMinister Patrick O’Donovan announced that the Dublin park’s side gates, many of which had been closed to cars last year to allow more space for walkers and cyclists, will now stay open
