Monaghan County Council (Ireland)

Spotlight on Monaghan following Storm Éowyn. Tánaiste Simon Harris visited Monaghan Civil Defence HQ on Tuesday. James Browne TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage visited the Community response helpline and Community hub in the Peace Campus and Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald visited the Community hub in the Peace Link. #StormÉowyn #HereToHelp #Monaghan Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

#StormÉowyn Update The Crisis Management Team (CMT) met this evening at 5pm, bringing together Monaghan County Council, HSE, Uisce Éireann, and An Garda Síochána. A huge thank you to the public for following advice and minimising travel, and to our council crews, civil defence, and fire services for their incredible efforts following the impact of #StormÉowyn. Crews have been working non-stop since noon after the red warning expired and will resume at first light tomorrow morning. Roads Update: All national and regional roads are now open, but some local and tertiary roads remain blocked. Water Conservation: Please help conserve water by avoiding water-intensive appliances. Find tips at www.water.ie/conserve Stay safe and exercise caution when traveling or outdoors. Check in on vulnerable or isolated neighbours. #staysafe

Monaghan County Council is delighted to announce that entries are now being accepted for the 18th Annual Awards ceremony. The members of Monaghan County Council have initiated this Scheme in order to give due recognition to those individuals/groups in County Monaghan who, during 2024, have excelled in the areas of Sport, Arts/Culture, Youth, Community, Environment/Heritage. The Awards Scheme permits Monaghan County Council to publicly acknowledge these people for their contribution to our society and to show them that their efforts have not gone unnoticed. Nomination forms and details of the Awards Scheme are available from the Corporate Services Section, Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan or can be downloaded from the website https://lnkd.in/gm59SsqF Closing date for return of completed nomination forms - 5.00 p.m. Friday 14th February 2025.

Monaghan County Council is recruiting for the following position: Business Advisor (Grade VI) Local Enterprise Office . For more information please visit : https://lnkd.in/guak8UTD Local Enterprise Office - Monaghan

We have published an ambitious Capital Investment Programme for 2025 to 2027. The programme sets out an investment of €454 million, with 127 projects across the County. The plan aims to support a thriving, sustainable community, and a prosperous local economy. Key highlights include: - Housing investment: Over €241 million dedicated to 44 housing projects, showcasing a strong commitment to social and affordable housing. - Transportation upgrades: €71 million for improvements to National and Non-National Roads, Active Travel Schemes, and the Ulster Canal Greenway. - Regeneration and Economic Development: €57 million funding for projects like the Dublin Street Regeneration, new Civic Office, Carrickmacross Workhouse Campus development, and a new library and civic space in Ballybay. For more information please visit: https://lnkd.in/eTUusFTM #moretomonaghan #LiveWorkVisitMonaghan

Monaghan County Council is pleased to confirm that planning approval has been issued by An Bord Pleanála for a major regeneration scheme to the south of Dublin Street in Monaghan town centre. The project targets regeneration of the backland area’s to the south of Dublin Street, the opening of development lands, the assembly of suitable land parcels, and the provision of critical infrastructure and public realm facilities that will serve as a catalyst for future town centre investment. The project aims to regenerate an area in urban decline, generate employment and contribute to the creation of a new urban quarter, whilst integrating successfully within the established built-up area of the town. Planning approval for the project is a significant milestone in the Council’s progression of strategic regeneration proposals for Dublin Street environs and wider town centre area. The South Dublin Street scheme marks the first phase of an ambitious regeneration strategy for Dublin Street areas (North & South) and adjoining Rooskey Lands. Funding of over €13.1 million has been allocated for the Dublin Street Regeneration project by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage through the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF), with match funding being provided by Monaghan County Council. Monaghan County Council, Chief Executive Robert Burns said: “Monaghan County Council are extremely happy to secure planning approval from An Bord Pleanála for the South Dublin Street and Backlands Regeneration project. Delivery of regeneration schemes, driving economic growth and promoting community and social benefits within our towns and villages are top priorities for Monaghan County Council. The principal vision of the proposed regeneration scheme is to create a new vibrant and sustainable urban quarter in our county town, addressing the weaknesses of the area and maximising its strengths. In partnership with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Monaghan County Council is fully committed to progressing this transformative project to a successful fruition, thereby contributing to economic, community, tourism and cultural development within Dublin Street environs and wider town area”.      Cathaoirleach for Monaghan County Council Cllr. Paul Gibbons stated: “I wholeheartedly welcome planning approval from An Bord Pleanála for this long-awaited regeneration scheme. The successful delivery of the project will act as a catalyst for the regeneration of Dublin Street and its backlands, thereby creating local economic and community benefits and making Monaghan a better place to live, work and visit”. #moretomonaghan #LiveWorkVisitMonaghan Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage

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Check out the many events and projects achieved in Monaghan County Council’s Autumn Winter newsletter 🍂🎄⛄ Click here to view: https://lnkd.in/eFjZyyCA #YourCouncil #LiveWorkVisitMonaghan #MoretoMonaghan

🏠 Contracts signed for construction of 72 houses in Monaghan   Monaghan County Council’s Housing section is pleased to announce that following a competitive tendering process, GEDA Construction have been chosen to construct 72 Houses in Monaghan town across two sites, namely Slí Lorcan, Latlorcan (51) and Slí na Coille, Mullaghmatt, Monaghan (21). The Housing Section are utilising an accelerated design and build contract which encourages Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). It is pleasing that GEDA have teamed up with a local timber frame manufacturing company IJM Timber Engineering Ltd to deliver these houses, with the first phase being delivered within 12 months. Speaking at the signing of the contracts Chief Executive for Monaghan County Council, Mr. Robert Burns stated “This is a good news story for Monaghan in that it will develop two former unfinished housing estates,  for much needed social housing, and I am particularly pleased to see the Council embracing modern methods of construction to optimise the use of off-site manufacturing materials, techniques and processes to increase the pace and scale of housing delivery”. Cathaoirleach for Monaghan County Council Cllr. Paul Gibbons stated “I would like to commend the Housing Section for their efforts in bringing these two projects to this stage and I look forward to having the houses completed and allocated to those on the social housing waiting list in Monaghan”. Representing GEDA construction at the signing of the contracts Mr. Damian Murray stated, “GEDA are delighted to be involved in these two projects, and we look forward to working closely with the Housing team in Monaghan County Council in delivering these houses.” Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage #HousingForAll #NewHomes #CommunityDevelopment