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EPA Announces Funding for Innovative Irish Businesses in the Circular Economy

By Ryan Harmon
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have launched its €650,000 funding opportunity for Irish enterprises to innovate, demonstrate and implement new circular economy approaches in their business models, moving away from the ‘Take Make Use Dispose’ economic model. Circular business models appeal to customers and consumers looking for sustainable options and contribute
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New ‘Business for Biodiversity’ Platform for Businesses to Take Action for Biodiversity

By Ryan Harmon
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, and Minister of State for Land-Use and Biodiversity, Senator Pippa Hackett, have encouraged businesses to sign up to Business for Biodiversity, a new platform to guide them in taking action to tackle the biodiversity crisis. Backed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of […]
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Clean Coastlines and Beautiful Beaches Strengthen Ireland’s Tourism Appeal

By Ryan Harmon
85 beaches and 10 marinas around Ireland have been awarded prestigious Blue Flags by An Taisce – one of the world’s most recognised eco-labels. Fáilte Ireland says the Awards strengthen Ireland’s tourism appeal as summer and bathing season approach. Fáilte Ireland research shows that outdoor water-based activities such as kayaking, surfing, paddle-boarding and
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Captain Robert McCabe Appointed Chairperson of Seafood/Offshore Renewable Energy Working Group

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, appointed Captain Robert McCabe as chairperson of the Seafood/Offshore Renewable Energy Working Group for a two-year period. Captain McCabe is a qualified Master Mariner (Trinity College) who has extensive maritime experience in a variety of senior roles throughout a 35 year career with the
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
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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.  […]
Environment News

Food Vision 2030 Implementation Plan Launched

By Ryan Harmon
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD, has announced publication of a formal implementation plan for Food Vision 2030, the stakeholder-led strategy for the agri-food sector. Minister McConalogue said, “I welcome the formal publication of the Food Vision 2030 Implementation Plan. Food Vision 2030 is a landmark for the Irish agri-food sector