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EirGrid (Ireland’s transmission system operator) has recently published its outlook for the upcoming winter. The winter period is the time of peak electricity consumption in Ireland and so also when the risk is highest for insufficient electricity supply to meet demand. KPMG Ireland’s Sustainable Futures team explore below how Ireland can keep the lights on […]

Environment News

€1m Nationwide Marketing Campaign for Irish Organics Announced

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, announced that Bord Bia will commence the largest ever national campaign for Irish organics. The campaign commences on November 6th and runs until December 17th, with a second burst in spring 2024. The Minister made the announcement at the Natexpo […]

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Empowering Event For Female Entrepreneurs At National Women’s Enterprise Day In Limerick

‘Empowering Business Together’ was the theme of the LEO Midwest conference for female entrepreneurs who took part in Ireland’s National Women’s Enterprise Day in Limerick City. 140 women from the Region spent the day networking and learning from leading industry experts while tapping into the extensive supports available from their Local Enterprise Office

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Doubles Cork Laboratory Capacity to Help Develop New Medicines

Thermo Fisher Scientific officially opened an expanded laboratory at its Cork campus, effectively doubling its capacity that customers can access to develop medicines for cancer, lupus, diabetes, and psoriasis, among other illnesses. The expanded Scale-Up Laboratory is the latest aspect of expansion at the company’s active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) facility since

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20% Increase Approved for Language Plan Budgets Announced

By Ryan Harmon 23 October 2023

The Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, Patrick O’Donovan TD, announced additional supports for the language plan budgets, which will enhance the ability of each language planning committee to implement its plan more effectively. This represents an additional investment worth almost €900,000 in the planning system in 2024. An increase of 20% has been approved […]

€15m Transformation of Balbriggan Harbour Moves to Final Stage of Tender

By Ryan Harmon 23 October 2023

Plans for the multi-million euro transformation of Balbriggan Harbour and Quay Street have taken a major step forward. The development, which will turn the area into a premier visitor destination, is another massive advance in the €50 million Our Balbriggan rejuvenation programme. Proposed works at Quay Street and the Harbour have progressed to final tender […]

Business News Transport

EV Charging Company Erapid Announces €30m Investment By Aviva Investors

By Ryan Harmon 23 October 2023

Erapid Charger Company Limited (Erapid) has announced an investment of €30 million by Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc. This investment will lead to the direct creation of 60 Irish jobs. Erapid trades in Ireland as EasyGo, Ireland’s largest private car charging network provider, and CarCharger EV Limited. The phased investment, […]

Official Opening of O’Connell Street Enhancement Scheme in Sligo

Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Councillor Gerard Mullaney, officially opened the O’Connell Street Enhancement Scheme in Sligo. The project, which received a contribution of €1.25 million from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), is the first step in the provision of the global public realm strategy for Sligo Town. As such the scheme is considered […]

Environment News Technology

Science Foundation Ireland Spearheads Drive for Sustainable Laboratories

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, has launched a Sustainable Laboratories Certification Pilot Programme, led by SFI. The programme, in partnership with international non-profit organisation, My Green Lab, aims to bring best-in-class, sustainable research practices into Irish labs. This is a global first, as

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Tánaiste Announces €13m In Humanitarian Assistance To The Palestinian People

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD announced €13 million in additional funding for humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people. The funding announced today amounts to €10 million in additional core funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which provides essential services to 5.7 million Palestine refugees in Gaza, the […]

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Galway City to Become First Local Authority to Eliminate Road Diesel in Larger Fleet

Galway City Council will become the first Local Authority in the country to eliminate road diesel in its larger fleet, by transitioning to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a renewable fuel source. HVO eliminates up to 90% of net Carbon Dioxide emissions and reduces harmful pollutants such as Nitrogen Dioxide and particulate matter, which can […]

Business News

IMS Marketing to Create 20 Jobs in Galway Following Merger with US Firm

IMS Marketing, an Irish B2B marketing services agency, has been acquired by North Carolina-headquartered advertising company Locomotive. The deal means IMS Marketing, which is based in Oranmore, Co Galway, will combine its resources with the US company as it expands its reach into Europe. IMS Marketing will retain its name, but it will be known […]

Stand Up and Be Counted at Europe Direct Soapbox Public Speaking Competition in Limerick

Limerick City Library and Europe Direct Centre is delighted to announce that it will, for the first time, be hosting the annual Europe Direct Soapbox Public Speaking Competition. They are looking for people with an interest in public speaking, debating, politics or current affairs to take part in this exciting and prestigious event. Entrants are […]

Environment News Transport

SEAI Hosts Conference on Decarbonising Transport in Public and Business Sectors

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) held a conference to showcase measures for decarbonising industry fleets to meet transport targets. Representatives from public and business sectors attended the event which provided direction on how to decarbonise their fleet and meet their transport targets. A key objective of the government’s transport policy to 2030 is

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Launch of Be Winter Ready 2023-2024

The Government’s ‘Be Winter-Ready’ 2023-2024 Information Campaign launched with the message: “Road Safety: Plan, Prepare, Be Aware”. Tánaiste, Minister for Defence and Chair of the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning, Micheál Martin, was joined at the launch by Minister of State with responsibility for International and Road Transport and Logistics, Jack Chambers

South Dublin County Council Launches Halloween Safety and Environmental Awareness Campaign

South Dublin County Council has launched a Halloween Safety and Environmental Awareness Campaign for all of the community. This year, to raise awareness and to encourage citizens to stay safe, the Council has published a colourful information leaflet providing facts and tips on how to stay safe at Halloween. The leaflet also contains details of the various […]

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