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As cities expand and the pressure to create environmentally friendly transport systems increase there is a mounting urgency for our urban transport to adapt. But is it changing fast enough? Jonathan Wilkins discusses the potential benefits of automated public transport. The imaginative public transport ideas of recent years, have gathered both interest and controversy.

Education

The Creative Ireland Programme:“We Can Deliver Something Truly Significant”

By admin 3 April 2017

The Creative Ireland Programme is an ambitious five year initiative that brings culture and community to the heart of public policy. The programme is headed by Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys. Enabling creativity in every community is a core pillar of the Creative Ireland Programme, an ambitious five-year initiative

Education Technology

Shhh! We Need to Talk About Libraries

By admin 3 April 2017

The ‘open’ or ‘staffless’ library has completed its pilot stage and is now being rolled out in many libraries across the country. Yet, anger still rages amongst librarians who feel they are being viewed as obsolete, as well as the public who fear libraries will become soulless repositories. Do we have a right to be […]

Business Financial

Brexit Tightens Tap on €3.39 Billion Funding for Ireland’s Border Region

By admin 3 April 2017

As the shadow of a hard Brexit continues to spread political and economic uncertainty across the UK, a deeper concern is growing in Northern Ireland and the cross-border region where EU funding has been the economic lifeblood for decades. Following the UK’s decision to leave the European Union last June, a powerful air of unease […]

Tourism

Minister launches new local tourism strategy “Collaborate Locally to Compete Globally”

By admin 31 March 2017

The Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan T.D., officially launched the Local Authorities Tourism Conference “Collaborate Locally to Compete Globally” in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. The conference heard from a number of key speakers, including Jim Deegan, Professor of Tourism at Limerick University, Raymond Coyle of Tayto Park, Paul Kelly

Transport

Kildare County Council establishes New Cycling Forum

By admin 28 March 2017

Kildare County Council has established the Kildare Cycling Forum, the purpose of which is to support the development of cycling infrastructure within the County, promote recreational cycling and encourage commuters to adopt cycling. The Cycling Forum will aim to provide a forum for professional and advocacy groups to input into ongoing policy and the practical […]

Technology

Vodafone & SIRO National Gigabit Hub Initiative launched by Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation

By admin 27 March 2017

Vodafone and SIRO’s national Gigabit Hub Initiative has been launched today by Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor. The new initiative aims to spark a digital transformation in 15 towns across Ireland. Modelled on the Ludgate Hub in Skibbereen, the hubs will offer a 1 Gigabit broadband connection to qualifying business, technology […]

Tourism

A new cultural festival will reach every county in Ireland this Easter Monday

By admin 24 March 2017

On Easter Monday this year, a series of cultural events will take place across the country as part of a new national day of culture and creativity. Cruinniú na Cásca – which directly translates as “A meeting at Easter” – will celebrate contemporary Ireland through a range of cultural and artistic events, focused on activities […]

Education Health

Dublin joins new pan-European food waste reduction and sustainable eating initiative

By admin 22 March 2017

It is estimated that close to one million tonnes of food are thrown out by consumers and businesses in Ireland every year – that’s roughly €700-worth of food per household. And on average, Irish households throw away one third of food every week. In an attempt to address this issue, Dublin has been chosen as […]

Transport

Getting smarter on cycling in the Capital

By admin 15 March 2017

Dublin City Council and Enterprise Ireland have announced €100k of innovation procurement funding to help scale up cycling in the capital. Four technology companies have been awarded €100k to develop smart technology solutions to help promote the use of bicycles in Dublin. The projects are focused on assisting the increase of bicycle usage, gathering better […]

Health

New campaign urges households to reduce food waste

By admin 9 March 2017

On average, Irish households throw away one third of food every week. A new campaign by the three Regional Waste Management Offices is urging householders to become more active in preventing food waste and managing their food waste appropriately. The campaign, which will be rolled out across radio, online and in cinemas, asks householders in […]

News

Five pieces of litter for every step on Northern Ireland beaches

By admin 8 March 2017

An average five pieces of marine litter can be found every step you take on Northern Ireland beaches – that’s according to a new report by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful. The recently published report by the environmental charity found an average of 528 items of litter were observed per 100m of beach around Northern Ireland. […]

Education

Enabling creativity in every community: Creative Ireland hosting open meetings nationwide

By admin 7 March 2017

Enabling creativity in every community is a core pillar of the Creative Ireland Programme, an ambitious five-year initiative, from 2017 to 2022, which aims to place culture and creative communities at the centre of public policy. Placing culture and community at the heart of public policy for 2017 – 2022 will be the topic of […]

Business Technology

Dublin Start-up Commissioner duties move to Digital Hub and DCU

By admin 3 March 2017

Dublin City Council has announced that the Office of the Dublin Commissioner for Startups will be restructured when current commissioner, Niamh Bushnell leaves the office next month. The move by the council means that after a two-year pilot project, there will be no replacement hired for the role. As part of the restructuring plans, from […]

Technology

AT&T, IDA, & Dublin City Council to collaborate on Smart Cities IoT projects

By admin 28 February 2017

In an announcement made yesterday, AT&T, Dublin City and IDA Ireland revealed their intentions explore a Smart Cities Development. The agreement between AT&T, IDA Ireland and Dublin City Council will see the three parties collaborate and exchange information about smart cities solutions. This initiative will foster an open dialogue of IoT best practices with

News

Time to get tougher on litter?

By admin 27 February 2017

Littering continues to be a serious problem across Ireland and litter levels are on the rise throughout the country, according to the latest IBAL (Irish Business Against Litter) survey. The latest IBAL survey results found just 70% of the towns and cities surveyed met European norms cleanliness, compared to 85% just two years ago. Three […]

News Technology

Cameras to be introduced to monitor green bin waste

By admin 24 February 2017

A pilot scheme aimed at detecting people who persistently abuse free waste recycling by putting black bin rubbish, for which there is a charge, into their green bins is to be tested shortly on some 12,000 householders in Fingal, Co Dublin. The move has been prompted by increasing abuse of recycling by Dublin householders, according […]

News

Get tooled up: The Edinburgh Tool Library offering an innovative solution to buying tools

By admin 23 February 2017

Purchasing tools for DIY projects can be a costly exercise, and in reality, how often do we actually use them? An Edinburgh charity is offering the community an innovative and cost effective solution; tool libraries. The premise of a tool library is exactly the same as your local library but with a stock of tools […]

Tourism

The City of Galway to be launched as European Green Leaf 2017

By admin 22 February 2017

The City of Galway will be officially launched as European Green Leaf 2017, an environmental designation awarded by the European Commission in “recognition of the city’s commitment to the environment”. Galway was awarded the appointment in June last year, beating off competition from Mikkeli in Finland and Cornellà de Llobregat in Spain, but the status […]

News Technology

One thing may be holding back Irish solar farms – and it’s not lack of sun

By admin 21 February 2017

Planning applications for new solar farms are being lodged every two-and-a-half days but there is a lack of guidance put in place by Government to oversee their development. Solar farms could be imperative in helping Ireland achieve the 2020 targets for electricity production from clean energy sources, thus avoiding massive EU fines for failing to […]

All Aboard the Self-Driving Bus: Is Full Automation in Public Transport Feasible?

The Creative Ireland Programme:“We Can Deliver Something Truly Significant”

Shhh! We Need to Talk About Libraries

Brexit Tightens Tap on €3.39 Billion Funding for Ireland’s Border Region

Minister launches new local tourism strategy “Collaborate Locally to Compete Globally”

Kildare County Council establishes New Cycling Forum

Vodafone & SIRO National Gigabit Hub Initiative launched by Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation

A new cultural festival will reach every county in Ireland this Easter Monday

Dublin joins new pan-European food waste reduction and sustainable eating initiative

Getting smarter on cycling in the Capital

New campaign urges households to reduce food waste

Five pieces of litter for every step on Northern Ireland beaches

Enabling creativity in every community: Creative Ireland hosting open meetings nationwide

Dublin Start-up Commissioner duties move to Digital Hub and DCU

AT&T, IDA, & Dublin City Council to collaborate on Smart Cities IoT projects

Time to get tougher on litter?

Cameras to be introduced to monitor green bin waste

Get tooled up: The Edinburgh Tool Library offering an innovative solution to buying tools

The City of Galway to be launched as European Green Leaf 2017

One thing may be holding back Irish solar farms – and it’s not lack of sun

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