Energy use CO2 emissions fell by 12% in 2020 4.6 million tonne reduction is largest fall since 2009 Total energy use fell by 9.2%, exceeding the economic contraction of 5.4% 17 May 2021: The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) today published data which shows the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on energy use and related […]
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 […]
Image courtesy of www.iru.org 62 countries meet to discuss future of transport in context of Covid-19 and Climate Change at virtual summit Ireland will chair 62 countries at the International Transport Forum (ITF) Virtual Summit, the largest gathering of transport ministers, which commences today (Monday). The ITF Summit takes place from the 17th – 28th of
Big data solutions provide administrative controls for large amounts of data, including storage, backups, analysis, and visualisation. Big data systems introduce efficiency into a complex data infrastructure. In addition, big data solutions enable the use of advanced capabilities in smart cities. This includes Internet of Things (IoT) technology, smart sensors, smart
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
Carlow County Council and their Local Enterprise Office yesterday announced the launch of The LEO DUO Programme The DUO programme is an innovative new programme developed by Carlow County Council – Local Enterprise Office to support the growth of business partnerships in the County. It has been designed to optimise and de-risk the partnership process […]
Image: Unsplash 45% of consumers expect online orders to be delivered within two days, according to research by GreyOrange. The company, which specialises in the automation of fulfilment operations, polled 1,500 consumers from the UK and Benelux. It found that the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated consumers’ demand for immediacy when it comes to delivery options,
Image courtesy of Cork City Council City businesses and community groups will be offered the opportunity to avail of a fleet of cargo bikes after Cork City Council was one of 20 projects to receive funding from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reforms Public Service Innovation Fund. The cargo bike library project is aimed […]
Pictured above (L-R) Pat Slattery, (Tipperary County Council), Liam Conneally (Clare County Council), Vincent Murray (Limerick City and County Council), Eamonn Murphy (Chair Mid-West Regional Enterprise Plan) Image courtesy of www.limerick.ie ‘Once in a Generation’ opportunity sees Mid-West Councils work together to realise full potential of green energy economy Limerick
Image courtesy of MSD Ireland Pharmaceutical giant MSD, which is part of the US group Merck, is planning to build a new €140m manufacturing facility linked to an existing plant in Ballydine, Co Tipperary. MSD, which employs around 2,700 people here, said in a planning application submitted to Tipperary County Council that the proposed facility is required to […]
Image courtesy of Dublin City Council The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Hazel Chu, today launched “Air View Dublin”, an initiative that will see Google’s Street View car take to the streets of Dublin to measure air quality across the city. This initiative will be rolled out in Dublin in collaboration with Dublin City Council as part of […]
Image: Clare County Council Media release: 10th May, 2021 Community engagement on Púca of Ennistymon Clare County Council has paused plans to erect an interpretive art piece in Ennistymon to enable a broader public engagement process to take place. Following local objections to the Artist Sculpture concept, Clare County Council will review the submissions received […]
On last week’s podcast, Jack Mullen, our Council editor had the pleasure of being joined by Cavan Civil Defence Officer, Mr. John Maguire C.D.O. Cavan County Civil Defence was set up in 1950 and is a voluntary organisation which comes under the control of Cavan County Council. The Cavan Civil Defence plays a very important role in assisting the […]
Westmeath County Council Press Release 10-05-21 Westmeath County Council are preparing a new Tourism Strategy, which will guide and inform tourism development in County Westmeath from 2021-2027. You are invited to make submissions and proposals which will help to shape the new Tourism Strategy. Click here for more information on this consultation process and how to have
Image: TimKellyGroup.com Pennsylvania, USA 10th MAY 2021 PennEngineering, a global leader in innovative fastening technologies and solutions, has announced a major digital transformation of its Galway facility. This multimillion-euro investment will involve the upskilling of all 200 staff based in Galway and will create approximately 20 new roles over the next three
Minister Humphreys: Over 7,500 parents avail of Parent’s Benefit since extension introduced in April
Source: iasw.ie €2.6 million paid out by Department of Social Protection following decision to extend support from two weeks to five weeks Quickest and easiest way to apply is via MyWelfare.ie Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, T.D., has today announced that over 7,500 parents have availed of the new Parent’s Benefit. On April 1st, […]
Image: TheAroraGroup.com Dublin Airport is to get a €100 million investment in a new terminal-linked hotel that will create up to 550 jobs on campus. As part of an agreement with daa, British hotel group Arora has lodged a planning application for a new 410-bedroom luxury hotel adjacent to Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport. Arora […]
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD and the Minister of State with responsibility for Planning and Local Government Peter Burke TD have today (7 May) approved funding of more than €23m million for the Disabled Persons Grant scheme (DPG) and Improvement Works In Lieu of social housing scheme (IWILs). Every […]
This piece was first written by Lane Patterson, Senior Vice President of Telecom and IoT, Enterprise Ireland In 2019, the telecommunications marketplace had to look outside the usual major Chinese vendors for telecommunications products and equipment. The problem for those using the equipment became two-fold. First, much of the equipment had to be replaced or […]
United call for target of 40 per cent renewable heat by 2030 Renewable Energy Ireland (REI) recently published 40by30, a roadmap to an Ireland where 40 percent of our heat can come from renewables by 2030. This would reduce our CO2 emissions by 7 per cent annually in line with the Climate Action Bill. This plan […]