Minister furious over arts council's €6.6m failed IT project

Minister furious over arts council’s €6.6m failed IT project

Arts Minister Patrick O’Donovan has expressed being “desperately angry” following revelations that the Arts Council spent €6.6 million on an IT system that was never implemented. The Government has now ordered a review into the organization’s culture and governance in response to this significant financial waste. The Minister is seeking Cabinet approval to launch an … Read more

Additional funding for flood protection works at Bresheen South, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., has announced the approval of Limerick County Council’s application for additional funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Under the scheme, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has approved funding of €34,962 … Read more

Government approval for flood mitigation works at Ballintubber Co. Cork

Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O’Donovan, has announced the approval of Cork County Council’s application for additional funding under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Under the scheme, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has approved funding of €225,361 in addition … Read more