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€26.3m Outstanding Nationwide As Councils Collect Small Fraction Of Charges.

Derelict site levies: €26.3m outstanding nationwide as councils collect small fraction of charges.

Local authorities imposed levies of almost €8.6 million on the owners of 778 derelict sites nationwide last year, but collected less than 10% of the amount billed in-year, according to newly published figures.

A report published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage shows that €26.3 million was outstanding in respect of unpaid levies at the end of 2024, while 1,916 sites were recorded on the statutory derelict sites register.

Under the Derelict Sites Act, councils may apply a levy of up to 7%, and unpaid amounts accrue interest at 1.25% per month. The report also records a total of 2,869 notices or demands issued by local authorities under the legislation, with Cork City accounting for more than 10% of that total.

Limerick City and County Council issued 267 notices or demands, while Dublin City Council issued 245. No notices or demands were issued in Leitrim, while only two were issued in Wicklow, and six each in Donegal, Offaly and Sligo.

By county and city, Limerick recorded the highest number of derelict sites on the register (427), followed by Mayo (284), Cork City (158) and Dublin City (109). The lowest numbers were recorded in Wicklow (two) and County Galway (three).

The report indicates that €7.9 million was owed to Dublin City Council in respect of levies imposed under the Derelict Sites Act 1990, with a further €5.9 million owed in Cork City.

In terms of outcomes, issues were resolved and no further action was required in 566 cases following the issuance of notices or demands. The report also records five sites acquired by agreement and 126 acquired compulsorily.

Tipperary: local levies and revenue measures in 2025.
We understand that in 2025, Tipperary County Council issued derelict site levy notices to the owners of
77 properties on the county’s Derelict Sites Register.

Levy Notices: In July 2025, the council prepared to issue levy notices to 77 property owners. These notices involve an annual levy amounting to 7% of the property’s market value.
Derelict Sites Register: As of October 15th, 2025, the Tipperary Derelict Sites Register listed a total of 115 properties. This represents a significant increase from the 71 properties registered at the end of 2023.
Recent Additions: In late 2025, 25 houses in the Glen Court Estate in Emly were added to the register on October 1st. Earlier in July 2025, 22 properties in Clonmel were added.
Enforcement Actions: In addition to levies, the council issued legal letters to 84 site owners in early 2025 reminding them of their obligations to carry out remedial works.
Total Official Demands: According to data presented in the Oireachtas in November 2025, the total number of sites in Tipperary for which a notice or demand under the Derelict Sites Act was issued (historically up to that point) was 140.

For the most up-to-date or specific figures, you may check the Tipperary County Council Management Reports.

Recall Of Puckator Little Tractors Children’s Tableware Set.

Recall of Puckator Little Tractors tableware set for children as they are unsuitable for microwave use.

Alert Summary dated Tuesday, December 23rd 2025.

Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2025.67 (View Update 1.)
Product Identification: Puckator Little Tractors Tableware Set; barcode number: 5055071785467.
Country Of Origin: China.

Message: Further to food alert 2025.67, the recall has been extended to cover Puckator Little Tractors Tableware Set.
The above children’s tableware sets are being recalled as they contain a material which should not be microwaved. The product label states that the implicated products are suitable for microwaving.

Action Required: Customers and Retailers:

Consumers: Consumers are advised not to use the implicated product.
Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated product from sale and display a recall notice at point-of-sale.

Technical Examination Underway – Discovery of Body Near Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

Investigations are under way following the discovery of a woman’s body near Clonmel, Co. Tipperary,

Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a woman in Co Tipperary.

The body is understood to have been discovered by a walker, shortly before 3.00pm yesterday, (Monday 22nd December 2025), in a drain, in a rural area near the Holy Year Cross, about 4km south of Clonmel. It is understood (but not confirmed by Gardaí in their public statements) that the discovery may be linked to the disappearance of a local woman.
However, Gardaí are treating the death as suspicious at this point, pending the post-mortem.

The scene remains preserved presently and members of the Garda Technical Bureau are currently carrying out a technical examination.

The Office of the State Pathologist and the local Coroner have been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged. The results of the post-mortem will now assist investigating Gardaí in determining the course of their future investigation.

Appeal for information:
Anyone with information is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station TEL: +353 52 617 7640, the Garda Confidential Line TEL 1800 666 111, or indeed any Garda station.

Blue to Gold – One To Watch This Christmas.

Following on from Tipperary’s successful campaign to win back the Liam McCarthy Cup in July 2025, Tipperary GAA have released ‘Blue to Gold‘, the definitive behind the scenes story of Tipperary’s All Ireland winning season.

The official movie was produced locally in Thurles by Retake Productions, a venture run by two local Thurles men Mr Conor Stakelum and Mr Ben Walsh.

‘Blue to Gold‘ takes you from the depths of the miserable 2024 season to the steps of the Hogan Stand in July 2025. This journey takes viewers behind the scenes and lays bare the agonies and ecstasy that are associated with Tipperary’s run to Liam McCarthy success. It gives you a fascinating insight into the character and characters behind the Cooper helmets!

‘Blue to Gold‘ is available to rent or buy with the proceeds going towards Tipperary GAA and the recently announced Centre of Excellence.

A great stocking filler for young and old, and more importantly it is supporting locally produced content by the team at Retake Productions.

To view ‘Blue to Gold’ – Please visit HERE

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.

Lyrics: Written in 1943 by American musical theater and film composer, arranger, vocal coach, and playwright, the late Hugh Martin (1914–2011), and American composer, lyricist, and performer, the late Ralph Blane (1914–1995), for the 1944 MGM musical “Meet Me in St. Louis”.
Vocals: American composer, lyricist, guitarist and performer Alan Jackson.

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas.
Let your heart be light.
From now on, our troubles will be out of sight.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas.
Make the Yuletide gay.
From now on, our troubles will be miles away.
Here we are as in olden days,
Happy golden days of yore.
Faithful friends who are dear to us,
Gather near to us once more.
Through the years we all will be together,
If the fates allow.
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough,
And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.

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