The Government is to review and update a feasibility study on the Avoca Mines in South Wicklow.
Since 2008 more than €5 million has been spent on remediation and monitoring costs at the site.
However the study has been stalled in recent years due to a lack of funding.
Following a parliamentary question from Wicklow TD Jennifer Whitmore, Minister of State Ossian Smyth says funding has been secured to proceed with the study.
East Coast FM Remains Wicklow's Favourite Radio Station
Latest JNLR/Ipsos survey shows that East Coast FM is still Wicklow's most listened to radio station.
Young Voices of Wicklow Unite at Comhairle na nÓg Youth Summit
The event on Nov 4th fostered civic participation of Wicklow's future decision makers.
Local TD Slams Government Hypocrisy In Trying To Induce Irish To Return Home
Many young people continue to leave Ireland because they cannot afford to live here amid the cost of living crisis according local Sinn Féin TD Fionntáin O Súilleabhain
Man Appears in Court Over Alleged False Social Media Post About Asylum Seeker
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with the alleged sharing of false information on social media relating to an international protection applicant.
Teacher Shortages Hit Wicklow Hard As Special Schools & DEIS Schools Disproportionately Affected
A new survey on teacher shortages has confirmed a consistent and disproportionate impact on special schools, schools in disadvantaged areas and in Irish-medium education especially in Wicklow
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