Green Energy Fair was great success says de Burca

June 18, 2006

Green Party councillor, Deirdre de Burca, claims that Sunday’s Green Energy Fair hosted by the Green Party was a “resounding success”.
According to de Burca, several thousand people visited the Fair in Leopardstown Race Course to view the alternative energy heating systems on display, and to find out more about the grants available to install these [...]

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Wicklow water-metering project will pave the way for privatisation says de Burca

June 13, 2006

Following a recent meeting of Wicklow County Council at which the issue of water-metering for non-domestic customers was discussed, Green Party councillor, Deirdre de Burca has claimed that the system being installed is unfair and will inevitably lead to privatisation of the service.
Wicklow County Councillors were informed that all non-domestic customers in County Wicklow would [...]

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Councillors claim County Manager is misleading an Bord Pleanala on Greystones Harbour development

June 13, 2006

At a recent meeting of Wicklow County Council, Green Party councillor, Deirdre de Burca and Labour Party councillor Tom Fortune accused the County Manager of misleading an Bord Pleanala in relation to the Greystones Harbour development.
Following a suspension of Standing Orders, Cllr Tom Fortune sought clarification from the County Manager, Eddie Sheehy, in relation to [...]

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De Burca condemns illegal dumping on Magheramore beach

June 8, 2006

Green Party councillor, Deirdre de Burca has condemned the illegal dumping that has been taking place on Magheramore Beach and the surrounding headland which are situated outside of Wicklow Town.
According to de Burca, large quantities of illegal waste have been left lying in the area over the past two month period, with no effort being [...]

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Green Party calls for clarity over Planning Permission for solar panels

June 6, 2006

- Lack of consistency across planning authorities creating confusion among installers and homeowners
The Green Party has called on the Minister for the Environment Dick Roche TD to issue clear guidance on Planning Permission for solar panels. The Party says that homeowners who wish to install panels are being given conflicting advice from different Planning Authorities [...]

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