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26 February 2025

Transboundary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Public Consultation – Dalradian Gold Mine Project development, located in County Tyrone on the southern edge of the Sperrin Mountains

On 30 January 2025, the Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage, received notification from the Northern Ireland Department for Infrastructure (DfI) in relation to development consent applications concerning the proposed Dalradian Gold Mine Project and an invitation to participate in transboundary EIA consultation in relation to it. The environmental screening process identified potential transboundary issues for Ireland relating to the River Finn.

Subsequently, on 20 February 2025, following consultation with relevant subject matter experts on the potential transboundary impacts of the proposed development, the Minister accepted the invitation to participate in transboundary EIA consultation. This public consultation is being held in accordance with article 132 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 – 2024.

Upcoming Events

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Fortify SME Business Breakfast: Cyber, Physical, Systems & Fraud Protection - Carlow & Kilkenny Businesses Urged to Attend

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Businesses across Carlow and Kilkenny are invited to fortify their defences against modern security threats at the "Fortify SME Business Breakfast: Cyber, Physical, Systems & Fraud Protection" on Thursday, 6th March 2025, at the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow.

This event is designed to equip small businesses with security tools and strategies. It is being organised as part of Local Enterprise Week by the County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce, Kilkenny & Carlow County Council’s Local Enterprise Offices with support from the Enterprise Europe Network.

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14 February 2025

Creating Connections a Key Focus for Local Enterprise Weel 2025

Small businesses and budding entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to attend events aimed at helping them to start or grow their business as part of this year’s Local Enterprise Week in County Carlow The initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, supported by Enterprise Ireland and the local authorities, takes place from the 3rd to the 7th March this year across the country.

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21 January 2025

Environmental Grant & Tidy Towns Grant Schemes 2025

Applications are invited from County Carlow Tidy Towns / Development Associations and Residents Associations who are engaged in or intending to engage in community environmental works or anti-litter initiatives in their localities.