March, 2021 - Council.ie

Renewable energy sources have grown to become a significant part of today’s energy mix, particularly in electricity generation Image: Unsplash With decarbonisation targets in mind, which renewable technologies are most appropriate to build? Ireland has adopted a 70% renewables penetration target for 2030, and is looking to stimulate further investment in renewable

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Cork City Council is putting its Draft Air Quality Strategy (2021-2026) out for consultation

By Jack Mullen 4 March 2021

Cork City Council is putting its Draft Air Quality Strategy (2021-2026) out for consultation. The strategy outlines the actions that Cork City Council will undertake between 2021 and 2026 to reduce the concentrations of air pollutants in the city area; thereby positively impacting on the health and quality of life of residents and visitors. Director […]

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Important Local Authority Announcement – Public Consultation on the redesign of Ireland’s Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme

By Jack Mullen 4 March 2021

Under the current Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme, energy suppliers must support energy efficiency projects in businesses and homes across Ireland. Image Courtesy of SEAI.ie Gov.ie Press Release: Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications Published on 04 March 2021 The European Commission’s Clean Energy Package, launched in November 2016, sets

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Ireland’s main science funder plans for budget boost

By Jack Mullen 4 March 2021

Image courtesy of Unsplash Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), the nation’s biggest science funder, is planning a major boost to its budget. The plan also includes a program dedicated to fundamental research—a policy shift for an agency that over the past decade has spent most of its funding on industry-aligned research centers. The new strategy, published […]

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€1.35 million to be made available for local authorities – Biodiversity Grant Scheme

By Jack Mullen 3 March 2021

Picture above: Malcolm Noonan. Image courtesy of Twitter Malcolm Noonan T.D., Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, has today, World Wildlife Day (March 3rd 2021), announced that over €1.35 million will be made available to local authorities in the Local Authority Biodiversity Grant Scheme for projects which tackle Invasive Alien Species (IAS) and […]

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OPW announces ‘Greening’ of Heritage Sites and State Buildings as part of the 2021 National St Patrick’s Festival

By Jack Mullen 3 March 2021

Image courtesy of Tourism Ireland The Office of Public Works (OPW) in association with Fáilte Ireland and the St. Patrick’s Festival Organisation is delighted to announce details of the ‘greening’ of Heritage sites and State buildings for the duration of the 2021 St. Patrick’s Festival. The St. Patrick’s Festival celebrates St. Patrick’s Day both nationally […]

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Food for Thought: Drones to Help Choose Spots For Tidal Turbines

By Jack Mullen 3 March 2021

Image courtesy of Unsplash Researchers in Scotland and Wales are carrying out a trial involving the use of drones to assess potential sites for underwater tidal turbines. The new method of measuring tidal currents, which is led by scientists from the University of the Highlands & Islands, will use the drones to film the movement […]

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Here’s why the deep-tech scene in Ireland is thriving

By Jack Mullen 2 March 2021

With its combination of academic excellence, research labs, and world-leading technology companies, Ireland makes for a thriving place for deep tech – a term that refers to scientific or engineering advances in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and IoT (internet of things). A subject of particular focus within deep tech is quantum computing; […]

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Ministers Martin and Chambers outline next steps in bid process for joint staging of World Cup

By Jack Mullen 2 March 2021

Image courtesy of ministryofsport.com.au The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and the Minister of State for Gaeltacht and Sport, Jack Chambers TD, have welcomed the commitment from the UK government to support a prospective 5 association bid for the 2030 FIFA Men’s World Cup. The partners involved include […]

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TSG Charge Podcast Featuring David Swaine

By Jack Mullen 2 March 2021

In last weeks discussion we spoke to David Swaine who is the Head of E-mobility for TSG Charge. TSG Ireland is a well-established company in Ireland operating in the transport and fuel sector. Formerly known as Tokheim, they provide professional solutions to many service station forecourts in Ireland. They are introducing a range of chargers for […]

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Virtual Seachtain na Gaeilge in Fingal 2021

By Jack Mullen 2 March 2021

Fingal County Council will be celebrating the Irish Language and culture with a fantastic online programme for Seachtain na Gaeilge this year. Fingal County Council will be celebrating the Irish Language and culture with a fantastic online programme for Seachtain na Gaeilge this year. In partnership with the Seamus Ennis Centre we will be hosting […]

Health News Technology

Ireland’s medtech success – there’s nothing lucky about it

By Jack Mullen 1 March 2021

Over the past several decades Ireland has created a rich and vibrant medtech ecosystem that plays a substantial role in the global industry. Undoubtedly, recognition of the significant accomplishments achieved to date is duly deserved for a country of just five million people, which fuels some of the world’s largest medtech companies with its leading […]

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Calls for EU-led safe travel initiatives and continued support for tourism industry

By Jack Mullen 1 March 2021

Picture above: Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, TD. Image courtesy of Twitter. Ireland’s Minister for Tourism, Catherine Martin TD, urges closer cooperation on recovery at EU Ministers high-level meeting The EU has been urged to consider ways to enable the recommencement of safe travel, as vaccine programmes proceed, so

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SL Controls to create 50 highly skilled jobs in Ireland

By Jack Mullen 1 March 2021

It was announced today that SL Controls, the specialist software integration firm, is to create 50 new jobs over the next 18 months. The highly-skilled positions are in the engineering field and will bring the total workforce to 140. Established in 2002, SL Controls is an international provider of equipment system integrated solutions to a range […]

Month: March 2021

The hidden benefits of solar in the Republic of Ireland

Cork City Council is putting its Draft Air Quality Strategy (2021-2026) out for consultation

Important Local Authority Announcement – Public Consultation on the redesign of Ireland’s Energy Efficiency Obligation Scheme

Ireland’s main science funder plans for budget boost

€1.35 million to be made available for local authorities – Biodiversity Grant Scheme

OPW announces ‘Greening’ of Heritage Sites and State Buildings as part of the 2021 National St Patrick’s Festival

Food for Thought: Drones to Help Choose Spots For Tidal Turbines

Here’s why the deep-tech scene in Ireland is thriving

Ministers Martin and Chambers outline next steps in bid process for joint staging of World Cup

TSG Charge Podcast Featuring David Swaine

Virtual Seachtain na Gaeilge in Fingal 2021

Ireland’s medtech success – there’s nothing lucky about it

Calls for EU-led safe travel initiatives and continued support for tourism industry

SL Controls to create 50 highly skilled jobs in Ireland

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