Alan Jacques

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Multimedia Journalist at Limerick Post

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Contractor appointed for Mountcollins Estate

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

THE Council were asked for an update around works on Ray’s Estate in Mountcollins, to include road resurfacing, water, and lighting. In response to councillor Liam Galvin’s question at April’s full local authority meeting, the Fine Gael man was informed that a contractor has been appointed. The contractor will install the 150m of watermain to the estate along with the installation of a new fire hydrant and new connections to each property within the estate.
Number of noise complaints about wind farms in Limerick revealed

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

FINE Gael councillor Adam Teskey was told that the Council has investigated noise complaints regarding five wind farms in County Limerick since 2008. The local authority explained at the April Adare-Rathkeale area meeting that it assesses wind turbine noise levels against relevant conditions granted under planning, best practice, and guidance where available.
Limerick farmers reminded of silage obligations

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

AS THE silage-making season approaches, Limerick City and County Council is reminding farmers of their obligations to manage silage effluents in accordance with the European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2022. The local authority pointed out that silage effluent is a particularly potent pollutant, with 200 times the polluting potential of raw domestic sewage.
Councillor wants housing funding to build a home for the arts in Limerick

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

INDEPENDENT councillor Maria Donoghue has been told by the Council that over €2million in Per Cent for Art funding, allocated through housing projects, is available for public art initiatives in across Limerick. This, she told the Limerick Post, includes nearly €700,000 in funding currently awaiting approval from the Department of Housing.
Councillors unhappy as LDA moot plans for 250 apartments in Limerick City

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

DISGRUNTLED councillors have hit out at the Land Development Agency (LDA) following a private briefing with the local authority regarding plans for a housing development on Upper Carey’s Road in Limerick City, claiming it has raised more questions than it answered.
Senator claims rural Limerick roads pose unique challenges

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

ROADS in rural Limerick pose unique challenges, Sinn Fein senator Joanne Collins told the Upper House of the Oireachtas. The Askeaton politician pointed out to Seanad members that many County Limerick roads are narrow, with poor visibility, inadequate lighting and, in some cases, dangerous surfaces due to a lack of maintenance. “Speeding, reckless driving, and drink-and drug-driving remain persistent problems, as does the increase in the use of mobile phones while driving,” Senator Collins said.
Limerick Active Travel spent over €4m on design consultancy fees since 2021

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

THE Active Travel department at Limerick City and County Council have spent over €4million on design consultancy fees since it was first established in 2021. Sinn Féin councillor Sharon Benson asked the Council executive for a full yearly breakdown of expenditure on consultants by Active Travel since its foundation at the local authority’s monthly meeting.
Limerick company shortlisted in Circular Economy Awards

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

IQUTECH in County Limerick has been shortlisted in the RDS Circular Economy Awards which recognise and celebrate the organisations, entrepreneurs, and innovators making a difference in this space. The awards highlight the benefits that a circular economy can bring to both producers and consumers and showcase the practical examples of the circular economy in action.
A shining beacon at St Mary's for all who need it

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

FOR many of us, the workplace consists of clocking into beige and airless offices that are cramped, gloomy, and totally bereft of character. Well, that’s the stereotype, at least. Recently though, after a visit to one man’s resplendent and uplifting place of work, I knew I would never look at the water cooler in the Limerick Post’s headquarters in the same light again.
Film Column - The Rule of Jenny Pen

1 week ago | limerickpost.ie | Alan Jacques

WITH a cast that includes John Lithgow and Geoffrey Rush, I approached Kiwi psychological thriller The Rule of Jenny Pen with a nonchalant certainty of it being a sure thing. What could go wrong, right? As it turns out though, you do need a little more than Lithgow and Rush to make a great movie — mediocre even!Ah, well, you can’t win them all.