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• HPL1 Form - Temporary Process for Social Housing Support Applications & Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan Applications
  Kilkenny County Council - 22nd April 2020
• Cocooning: Ten Ways to Protect Your Mental Health
  
  HSE Psychologist Dr Cáit Verling has shared her "Top Ten Ways to Protect Your Mental Health" for older people cocooning during Covid 19.
  Kilkenny County Council - 22nd April 2020.
• Three Housing Sites in Kilkenny Have Been Designated as Essential Sites Within the Meaning of the Covid-19 Health Regulations.
  Three sites in Kilkenny have now been approved for designation as essential projects and will recommence works on site in the coming week. These sites are at Bolton, Callan, Breagagh Place, Main Street, Piltown and Nuncio Road, Kilkenny. 20th April, 2020:Kilkenny County Council
• Government announces three month mortgage break scheme for Local Authority Homeowners
  Click on link above to download application form. 14th April, 2020 - Kilkenny County Council.
• Helplines to Support those living with long term health conditions during COVID-19.
  6th April, 2020 - Kilkenny County Council
• The Community Call - Advice and Contact Information for your County |
  A booklet about the 'Community Call' initiative.
• Press Release - Ireland Launches "the Community Call" in Major Nationwide Volunteering Effort to Combat the Effects of Covid-19.
  We are here to help. Contact us on 1800 500000 or email covidsupport@kilkennycoco.ie
• Press Release - Update on Council Services in Response to Taoiseach's Announcement on Friday 27 March 2020
  30 March, 2020 : Kilkenny County Council
• Public Consultation Period on Planning Applications Extended
  30 March, 2020 : Kilkenny County Council
• Kilkenny County Council Takes the Lead in Joining Together Local Organisations to Assist Citizens During COVID-19 - Dedicated Community Support Helpline is now Available 1800 50000030 March, 2020 : Kilkenny County Council
• Framework for Local Authority Community Support Response
  30 March, 2020 : Kilkenny County Council
• Kilkenny County Council Public Offices Closed Until Futher Notice
  30 March, 2020 : Department of the Taoiseach/Kilkenny County Council
• New Public Health Measures to prevent further spread of COVID-19
  27 March 2020, From: Department of Health and Department of the Taoiseach...
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• Updated List of Essential Retail Outlets (27th March 2020)
  The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) has recommended that all non-essential retail outlets will close...
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• Kilkenny COVID-19 Community Response
  Helpline in Place to Link Between State Agencies and Community Groups Supporting Those in Need During COVID-19 Crisis...Read more.
• Controlled burning of Agricultural Waste
  Due to Covid-19 Emergency controlled burning by the agricultural community is no longer permitted Read more.

• Statement by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar - 24 March 2020
  Details of An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar statement made this afternoon 24 March 2020
  This morning, the Cabinet met to decide on the next steps... Read more.

• Social Distancing Outside
  Spending time outside is good for our health, please adhere to the social distancing guidance issued by the Department of Public Health, we all have a part to play.
  Covid-19 Social Distancing Outside A3 Poster.pdf (size 884.8 KB)

• Public Notice in respect of HAP Tenancies
  In light of the COVID-19 situation and recent announcements made by Government in relation to measures being taken to combat the spread of COVID-19, HAP tenants are advised of the following information, to ensure the continuity of HAP tenancies.... Read more.

• Coronavirus COVID-19 - Update on Council Services
  All Council public facing services, with the exception of our library service, will remain open and can be accessed from the Customer Service Desks at Motor Taxation Office, County Hall and Housing Service, Johns Green House....Read More

• Public Notice - All playgrounds are closed
  In light of An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's announcement yesterday for further restrictions in relation to COVID-19, Kilkenny County Council have closed, with effect from today, 25/3/2020, all 27 public playgrounds it maintains....Read More

• Advice to Group Water Schemes on COVID-19 coronavirus
  National Federation for Group Water Schemes advice note entitled 'NFGWS advice to group water schemes in light of the continuing spread of COVID-19 coronavirus....Read more.

• Communications Pack for community and voluntary groups and members of the public
  The Department of Rural and Community Development has produced a Communications Pack for community and voluntary groups and members of the public....Read more.

• Kilkenny County Council Payment Options
  Kilkenny County Council's Finance Section wishes to advise Customers of the following options available for payment of outstanding invoices due to Kilkenny County Council.....Read more