Day: 4 August 2021

Environment News Transport

New Regulations for Installation of Electric Vehicle Recharging Infrastructure

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has approved the publication of EU (Energy Performance of Buildings) Regulations 2021 for Electric Vehicle recharging infrastructure. These regulations transpose requirements under the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The Directive aims to support the European Union’s
Business News Technology Transport

Luna and JUMPWatts to Explore Smart City Micromobility Solutions

By Ryan Harmon
Leading Irish ‘smart scooter’ technology company Luna has announced a partnership with US based company JUMPWatts with the aim of combining teleoperation and computer vision technology, to improve the safety and operational efficiency of shared electric scooter fleets for riders, pedestrians and operators in smart city. The companies are planning to work together on a […]
Council Partners Culture News

Chairperson and Vice Chair Elected at Inaugural Meeting of Women’s Caucus

By Ryan Harmon
The inaugural meeting of Fingal County Council’s Women’s Caucus took place in Newbridge house last week. At the meeting, Cllr Karen Power and Cllr Joan Hopkins were elected as Chairperson and Vice-Chair respectively. After chairing the inaugural meeting of the women’s caucus, the Mayor of Fingal, Councillor Seána Ó Rodaigh, said, “the number of women councillors […]