New Planning Exemptions Come Into Effect

New Planning Exemptions Come Into Effect

New Planning Exemptions Come Into EffectCiarán
Published on: 06/08/2026

What homeowners need to know. New planning exemptions came into effect on 27 July 2026, giving homeowners more flexibility for extensions, garden cabins, insulation, bike storage and more, without full planning permission.

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Living City Initiative: Now Available for Property Owners in Dundalk Town Centre

Living City Initiative: Now Available for Property Owners in Dundalk Town Centre

Living City Initiative: Now Available for Property Owners in Dundalk Town CentreCiarán
Published on: 03/08/2026

The Living City Initiative is now fully up and running in Dundalk. This is a government tax incentive designed to help bring vacant, underused and older buildings back into productive use — whether as homes people can live in or as commercial premise

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Gaps in the law - Drone Delivery

Gaps in the law - Drone Delivery

Gaps in the law - Drone DeliveryCiarán
Published on: 08/06/2026

Could Dundalk skies be host to drone delivery soon? What are the risks?

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TownPin.ie Named as Finalist in Eir Business Chambers Ireland Awards

TownPin.ie Named as Finalist in Eir Business Chambers Ireland Awards

TownPin.ie Named as Finalist in Eir Business Chambers Ireland AwardsCiarán
Published on: 04/06/2026

TownPin.ie is a dual finalist in the Eir Bueiness Chambers Ireland Awards

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Motion to Abolish the USC

Motion to Abolish the USC

Motion to Abolish the USCCiarán
Published on: 20/05/2026

Details of my motion proposing to abolish the 'temporary' USC tax.

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Dundalk Mobility Hubs: A Step Forward for Sustainable Transport or a Recipe for New Problems?

Dundalk Mobility Hubs: A Step Forward for Sustainable Transport or a Recipe for New Problems?

Dundalk Mobility Hubs: A Step Forward for Sustainable Transport or a Recipe for New Problems?Ciarán
Published on: 16/05/2026

Details on the proposed Transport Hubs for Dundalk. It represents an ambitious and interesting investment for the town with lots of potential, and some drawbacks (particularly with regards to the use of e-scooters).

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