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Lean and Green GS1 Ireland Podcast Featuring Adrian Lannon and Derek O’Byrne

By Jack Mullen
In this weeks podcast we were delighted to be joined by the Chief Operating Officer of Zeus, Adrian Lannon and CHEP’s Irish County General Manager, Derek O’Byrne. Both Zeus and CHEP Ireland are proud members of the Lean and Green Programme. Faced with advancing climate change, new regulations and possible financial penalties, companies around the […]
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Government announces €25 million in funding for Trinity College’s Old Library

By Jack Mullen
The Government has announced funding of €25 million for the restoration of one of Ireland’s foremost national heritage sites, the Old Library at Trinity College Dublin  [May 20 2021]. The Old Library is home to the magnificent Long Room and precious manuscripts, including the 9th century Book of Kells. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin said: I am delighted to
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Bee Health on World Bee Day

By Jack Mullen
The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett visited the DAFM Bee Health laboratory today at the Backweston Campus in Co Kildare as part of the celebrations of World Bee Day today 20 May 2021. The Department provides a bee health service, free of charge, facilitating the […]
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Lord Mayor officially launches ‘Dublin Cycle Buddy’ app to support Dublin’s growing cycle community

By Jack Mullen
Dublin, Thursday, 20th May 2021 –  Dublin Cycle Buddy, the new cycling community app developed to help Dublin City Council use cyclists’ shared data to identify cycling routes in the city for development and upgrade, has officially launched. The app launched by Dublin City Council’s Smart City Programme is part of the Smart Dublin Initiative. […]
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€10.5 million funding for research to support the development and implementation of environmental policies in Ireland

By Jack Mullen
The EPA is seeking proposals from the research community to help address climate change and other emerging and complex environmental problems. With up to €10.5 million available for new research projects, the funding will be provided under four themes: Addressing climate change evidence needs Facilitating a green and circular economy Delivering a healthy environment
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Dlr launch ‘Summer Streets’ initiative to support outdoor dining & local business

By Jack Mullen
*Dlr Press Release 17th May 2021* Project to create people-friendly spaces in the County’s towns & villages this summer We are delighted to announce dlr’s “Summer Streets” initiative which aims to provide safe, welcoming and people-friendly public spaces in our towns and villages and bring life, food and energy to the County’s streets this summer. […]
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DPD Ireland to invest €2 million in decarbonising Irish vehicle fleet

By Jack Mullen
This article originally appeared in Fleet.ie Parcel-delivery firm to add 100 electric vehicles to its commercial vehicle fleet Parcel-delivery company DPD Ireland is to invest a further €2 million decarbonising its Irish fleet, with the addition of 100 new electric vehicles by the end of next year. The company has invested €3.2 million since 2019 […]
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New Ability Swing installed by DLR County Council

By Jack Mullen
Pictured above (L-R) Therese Langan (Director Community & Cultural Development) Ruairi O’Dulaing (Senior Parks Superintendent) Shane McArdle (DLR Sports Partnership Coordinator)Abby Segrave Brian O’Donnell (Sports Inclusion Disability Officer) Cllr Una Power (Cathaoirleach) Wheelchair user Ability Swing installed in Cabinteely Park for children with a physical