Day: 2 December 2019

Environment News

Government approves key design features of first Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) auction 30% Increase in Renewables Expected in Round One

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The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton, T.D. today (Monday the 2nd of December) announced details of the first Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) auction which has received Government approval. The Climate Action Plan, published in June of this year, is the Government’s plan to give Irish people a cleaner, safer and […]
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Council and airport win award for age-friendly initiative

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MAYO County Council, in conjunction with Ireland West Airport, took home first prize in the Best Age-Friendly Initiative category at the 16th annual Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards in Dublin. The awards acknowledge the hard work, innovation and enthusiasm within local authorities that often goes unrecognised. This year saw the introduction of a […]
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Council agrees €83.56m budget for Kilkenny in 2020

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Local councillors have agreed a €83.56 million budget for Kilkenny in 2020, giving their unanimous backing for a slightly amended version of the draft budget on Monday. The €83.5  million — up from €79.7 million for 2019 — investment is being made across the board – economic development, roads, housing, parks, presentation of the city […]