Day: 24 May 2022

Environment News

Major Acceleration of Renewable and Community Energy

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has announced the provisional results of the second Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) auction to generate community energy. RESS 2 includes a strong pipeline of community projects, with 10 communities being supported to produce their own power and share in the ownership of Ireland’s energy
Council Partners Environment News

Mayo County Council Announces 14 Beaches Awarded Blue Flags From An Taisce

By Ryan Harmon
An Taisce announced the International Blue Flags and Green Coast Award recipients for 2022. The awards were presented by Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Heritage and Electoral Reform at a ceremony on Curracloe Beach in County Wexford. The Blue Flag is an international award that recognises beach excellence, and water quality.  […]
Business Health News

Merck to Invest €440 Million in Ireland

By Ryan Harmon
Merck, a leading science and technology company, is expanding its membrane and filtration manufacturing capabilities in Ireland, with the company will invest approximately €440 million to increase membrane manufacturing capacity in Carrigtwohill and to build a new manufacturing facility at Blarney Business Park, both in Cork, Ireland. The investment, which is the largest