Day: 12 February 2021

Environment News Transport

NTA Allocates €240m to Councils for Walking and Cycling Infrastructure

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Image courtesy of Dublin Cycling Campaign 468 sustainable transport projects will provide high quality facilities for cyclists and walkers across the country. The National Transport Authority has today announced a total of €240m to support sustainable transport projects across the country. This year’s allocations have increased by just over €130m as compared to last year’s
Education Health News

Minister Humphreys: School Meals Funding will continue during mid-term break

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Image courtesy of @HHumphreysFG Via Twitter The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, TD, has today confirmed that funding under the School Meals Programme will continue during the upcoming mid-term break. Minister Humphreys said she wants to reassure parents and school authorities that this vital support for pupils will continue despite the break in the […]
Environment Health News

EPA survey shows 84 percent of people say access to nature was important for mental health in 2020

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Image courtesy of environmentalpillar.ie The EPA today published its EPA 2020 Year in Review report which highlights key activities throughout the year. This was accompanied by results of an EPA/Red C poll to measure attitudes toward the environment. This survey found that 89 per cent of adults agree that the environment is a valuable asset for the […]