Homebuilder Glenveagh Properties has today unveiled four further substantial land acquisitions in Dublin and Cork for their Homes and Living divisions. Worth a combined total of €120 million, the construction projects for the greater Dublin area, Dublin’s North Docklands and Cork’s Docklands will be capable of delivering 2,780 units, assuming planning is
Month: June 2018
(l-r) Cian Forgarty and Jack Dooley of Greener Globe, participating in LaunchBox 2018, Trinity’s student accelerator. Photo courtesy of LaunchBox All the teams chosen to participate in LaunchBox summer accelerator have two things in common, says Programme Manager Alison Tracey: an idea with the ability to create impact, and the right team to make it […]
The latest homelessness figures show there is a total of 9,846 homeless people in Ireland living in emergency accomodation. The national figures for the month of May mark a 2% increase overall. It was found that there was an increase of 57 adults becoming homeless, bringing the total number of adults to 6,020, while the […]
A new tolling incentive scheme could save electric vehicle owners up to €500 in toll savings per year, and up to €1,000 in savings for goods vehicles, Transport Minister Shane Ross has confirmed. The scheme, due to take effect from July 1st, includes a 50% toll discount for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and a 25% toll discount […]
CEO of Magnet Networks, Mark Kellett says he hopes to have 25 additional towns introduced to free and unlimited wi-fi by the end of the year. It is the aspirations of Mark Kellett, CEO of Magnet Networks and of his company to install unlimited free wi-fi to 25 town centres across Ireland by the end […]
During a ceremony at Dublin Port today, officials announced the ‘Linking People and Places’ investment plan, part of Project Ireland 2040, with details of the nearly €25 billion planned for investment in tourism, transport, and sport over the next decade. Thet plan was announced by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross T.D. […]
Over the weekend a home composting demonstration site was officially opened at Pearse Museum within St Enda’s Park in Rathfarnham. The site’s opening by South Dublin County Council’s Mayor Paul Gogarty came as part of the EPA’s Stop Food Waste Programme, in collaboration with the Council and the Office of Public Works. During the launch day […]
Repair and restoration works totalling €1.2 million are set to commence next week for Cork’s St Patrick’s Bridge. Cork City Council, in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, are carrying out these works for the 19th century heritage bridge which opened in 1861. The Council have said the works will have minimal impact on pedestrian and traffic […]
In response to the global e-waste problem that led to 45 million tonnes of waste in 2016 alone, University College Cork has launched a €1.4 million recycling project that could change the way we reclaim metals from discarded technology. The project, called RecEOL, is designed to help decrease the amount of useful materials being thrown […]
A major campaign is being rolled out in Dublin to highlight the serious issues disposable coffee cups pose to the environment. Every year Irish people use in excess of 200 million disposable coffee cups with detrimental effects and contributing to a major source of on-street litter across the region. The new campaign, ‘Don’t be Dick’, […]
Government initiative, Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI), is today making a national call – both focussed and open – to companies, start-ups and SMEs who have innovative products or services that are at pre-commercial, demonstration or late development phase and have the potential to significantly impact healthcare. The annual HIHI call brings finalists together for a
The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys, has sought governmental approval to draft a bill placing a 5-year minimum expiry date on gift cards, she announced recently. Even though gift card expiration dates are typically covered under consumer protection laws, this will be the first legislation of its kind to specifically address them. […]
A major cross border project aiming to improve water quality, worth almost €14million, was launched last week at An Grianan Hotel in Burt, Co. Donegal. The project is being funded through the European Union’s INTERREG VA Programme, which is managed by the Special EU Programme’s Body. Match-funding has been provided by the Department of Agriculture, […]
The late detective garda Jerry McCabe is to be awarded with the Freedom of Limerick, along with his partner, retired detective garda Ben O’Sullivan. The decision follows a special meeting of Limerick City and County Council where there was unanimous agreement. The Freedom of Limerick is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon an individual […]
From January through March 2018 there have been over 3,500 new homes completed in Ireland. This is according to a new quarterly series commissioned by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). The report shows that between the years 2013-2017 there has been a steady growth in construction of houses, marking a year-on-year increase of 45.7%. In […]
Futurologist Dr. Ian Pearson has big expectations for the future of construction. Now, in a new report commissioned by Virgin StartUp and Colmore Tang Construction, Dr. Pearson shares some of the potential changes to come. Dr. Pearson’s proposed future is environmentally friendly and efficient, featuring roofs made from recycled plastic bottles and 3D printed walls. […]
Poor rural broadband connectivity is a major problem for local businesses, according to a study from Big Red Cloud, a cloud accounting software business. The survey of more than 250 small businesses states that 96 percent of SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) say they believe they’re at a competitive disadvantage due to poor connectivity in […]
Inspirefest 2018 will be held from 21-22 June in Dublin’s Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.The two-day festival and conference brings together experts on STEM, the arts, blockchain technology and accessibility, among many other themes. Hosted by Silicon Republic, Inspirefest is expected to have more than 3,000 attendees from 30 countries and approximately 60 speakers. A majority
A new report carried out by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expects Ireland’s drinking water to adhere to EU standards no later than 2020, 16 years after the deadline for compliance. The EPA Drinking Water Report 2017, which monitored 883 public water supplies, highlights how 99.9% of samples comply with microbiological standards, while 99.6% comply […]
Dublin City Council has proposed a pedestrian and cycle-only bridge to cross the River Liffey from Blood Stoney Road to New Wapping Street along the Dublin Docklands. The bridge, being called the Blood Stoney Bridge, would feature a cycling path in the center with walking paths on either side. It would also be an opening […]