Year: 2021

Cork County Council is appealing to people to help reduce air pollution this winter when heating their homes. With colder weather taking hold, the Council says air quality is something we should all keep in mind. One of the biggest causes of air pollution is fine particulate matter (PM) – tiny particles of smoke, dust […]

Environment News Transport

Iarnród Éireann to Have Most Sustainable Fleet in Irish Public Transport History

The largest and most sustainable ever order of fleet for Ireland’s public transport network was confirmed as Alstom were awarded a contract by Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) for up to 750 new rail carriages over the coming decade. Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan T.D., Global CEO/Chairman of Alstom Henri Poupart-Lafarge and Chief Executive of the National […]

Culture News

Minister McEntee Hosts Virtual Celebration to Welcome Ireland’s Newest Citizens

The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, will host a very special virtual celebration event this evening to welcome 1,800 people who recently received their Irish citizenship. The event will be the third virtual event to welcome Ireland’s newest citizens following the success of the previous events in April and July. Speaking in advance of […]

Council Partners News Transport

Galway City Council Welcomes N6 GCRR Decision

Galway City Council welcomes the decision of An Bord Pleanála to grant planning consent to the proposed N6 Galway City Ring Road (N6 GCRR) project. This very important milestone is crucial to safeguard the future development of Galway City as the principal economic centre in the west of Ireland. The proposed road development will assist […]

Business Environment News

Tánaiste and Minister Ryan Launched New Website to Help SMEs Decarbonise

The Tánaiste, and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD, and the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, have launched the government’s new website to help SMEs decarbonise and get started in taking climate action. climatetoolkit4business.gov.ie allows SMEs to input some simple information and get an estimate of

Council Partners Housing News Transport

New Road Opens to Improve Access to Fingal and Help Deliver Greater Housing Availability

The brand new Hole in the Wall Road extension to increase access in Fingal has officially been opened by the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Seána Ó Rodaigh, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien, TD, and the Lord Mayor of Dublin Alison Gilliland. The €12m project, which was co-funded under the Local Infrastructure Housing […]

Business News

Look for Local This Christmas to Support Small Businesses

The Local Enterprise Offices’ ‘Look for Local’ campaign was launched by An Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar along with Damien English T.D. Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Robert Troy, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation and several client companies from across the country who will be

News Sport

Major €80m Funding Boost for Sport to Recover, Grow and Attract People Nationwide

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and Minister of State for Sport and Gaeltacht Affairs, Jack Chambers T.D, together with Sport Ireland, have announced a funding boost of €80m for the sport sector under two separate support programmes. Some €73.6m in Covid funding is being allocated under five separate […]

Council Partners Housing News

New ‘Rightsizing’ Scheme Announced by Limerick City and County Council

Limerick City and County Council has begun a second rightsizing scheme where eligible homeowners may request the local authority to purchase their home in return for a life-long tenancy in a managed Older Persons’ Scheme. The ‘rightsizing’ scheme is entirely voluntary and in partnership with Clann Housing. It is located at Mungret Gate, Limerick City […]

Business News Technology

National Advanced Manufacturing Centre Achieves Significant Milestones

IDA Ireland has announced several significant milestones relating to the Advance Manufacturing Centre (AMC), a new world-class industry-led centre that will enable Irish based FDI and indigenous manufacturers accelerate the adoption of digital technologies into their factory floors and supply chains, allowing them to address real-world challenges and drive

Health News Technology

Why Sensor Technology Could be at the Heart of Future Health

Dr. Aoife Morrin believes that the “holy grail” of sensor technology lies in the ability to monitor our health through biomarkers in the skin. Sensors have become central to many technological advancements in recent years and this is reflected in the increasing investment in space. Advances in sensors are seen in various industries,

Education News

New Resources to Help Migrant Learners Improve English Skills Launched

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris has launched new resources to help migrant learners improve their English language skills. Marking International Human Rights Day, the Minister published new guidelines and toolkits to assist migrant learners to progress through further education. The suite of resources was

Council Partners Environment News Transport

Have a Greener, Calmer Christmas With Public Transport

Cork City Council, in association with Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann and An Garda Síochana, is encouraging members of the public to leave their cars at home and make use of public transport this Christmas season. Travelling around Cork by bus this Christmas is easier and more affordable than ever. Bus Éireann operates 25 routes on […]

Business Health News

100 New Jobs Created at BD Drogheda’s New Production Facilities