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New awareness campaign to be rolled out to increase visibility of National Housing Strategy for Disabled People The Implementation Plan for the National Housing Strategy for Disabled People 2022 – …

The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is hosting its 16th Global Conference on Ageing in Bangkok, Thailand from June 27-30, 2023. The conference will take place at the Bangkok Convention …

The government today launched its ‘Be Summer Ready’ 2023 campaign with the message: “Think Water Safety – Plan and Prepare.” This year’s public safety information campaign provides advice across a …

Ventilation is the exchange of air with harmful pollutants and moisture from the inside of the building with fresh and clean air. Good ventilation improves indoor air quality and creates …

Cork County Council and Cork Centre of Architectural Education (UCC & MTU)  have worked in partnership to run a competition where students design Age-Friendly Housing Schemes. This project was supported …

Households, including pay-as-you-go customers, will receive the next €200 (including VAT) electricity credit payment from 1 January In addition to this, The Household Benefits Package is available.

This guide will help you better understand the ventilation in your home. It does not replace manufacturer’s instructions, which you should always follow. It explains ventilation, what you need to …

On November 10th, the government launched the ‘Be Winter-Ready’ 2022 -2023 Information Campaign. The ‘Be Winter-Ready’ campaign, which is in its twelfth year, is intended to raise awareness about the …

These tips are offered as a guide only People often have issues with frozen pipes when the temperature drops below zero, which can then cause cracks when they thaw and …

The government has urged householders to ensure that they are availing of the supports that are in place to help all of us through winter. Cost-of-living supports The government announced …

How to prepare you, your home and your business for summer. The Government of Ireland’s initiative to provide information to the general public on issues which may affect them during …

The Household Benefits Package (HBP) helps with the cost of your electricity or gas bill and the TV licence. Only one person in a household can get the Package. You …

On 13th April, The government agreed to a number of new measures to help address the rising costs of energy. They include: VAT on gas and electricity will be cut …