The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today (21st May, 2021) announced the return of the SuperValu TidyTowns Competition. The iconic competition was cancelled in 2020 – for the first time in over 60 years – due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. But special arrangements have now been put in place to […]
In this weeks podcast we were delighted to be joined by the Chief Operating Officer of Zeus, Adrian Lannon and CHEP’s Irish County General Manager, Derek O’Byrne. Both Zeus and CHEP Ireland are proud members of the Lean and Green Programme. Faced with advancing climate change, new regulations and possible financial penalties, companies around the […]
The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett visited the DAFM Bee Health laboratory today at the Backweston Campus in Co Kildare as part of the celebrations of World Bee Day today 20 May 2021. The Department provides a bee health service, free of charge, facilitating the […]
On Monday 17th May 2021, the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Rena Donaghey and Bainisteoir of the Comharchumann Oileán Árainn Mhór, Ms. Nóirín Ui Mhaoldomhnaigh turned the sod on a new Shore Front Amenity Development at An Leadhb Gharbh, Oileán Árainn Mhór. The development will deliver a high quality landmark recreation, outdoor amenity and local […]
The EPA is seeking proposals from the research community to help address climate change and other emerging and complex environmental problems. With up to €10.5 million available for new research projects, the funding will be provided under four themes: Addressing climate change evidence needs Facilitating a green and circular economy Delivering a healthy environment
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD today received Government approval for a Policy Statement on the Importation of Fracked Gas including a moratorium on the development of LNG import terminals pending the completion of review of security of supply. The policy statement stems from a commitment in the Programme for Government, and
In this weeks Q&A, our Council editor Jack Mullen spoke to Senior Energy Engineer at 3 Counties Energy Agency (3CEA), Alexandra Hamilton. The 3 Counties Energy Agency (3CEA) formerly (CKEA) was established in 2002 as a partnership between Carlow and Kilkenny local Authorities and the two county development companies. The Agency’s aim is to support […]
*Dlr Press Release 17th May 2021* Project to create people-friendly spaces in the County’s towns & villages this summer We are delighted to announce dlr’s “Summer Streets” initiative which aims to provide safe, welcoming and people-friendly public spaces in our towns and villages and bring life, food and energy to the County’s streets this summer. […]
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
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 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 […]
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 […]
Image: Unsplash Following a call for proposals for Agri-Food Tourism Initiatives under the 2021 Rural Innovation and Development Fund in January, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue T.D, has announced the projects that will receive funding from his Department. Minister McConalogue said, “2020 and 2021 have been difficult
Fuel poverty impacts thousands of families every day across the island of Ireland, yet in 2019 according to the Government, 711 GWh of zero carbon energy from wind generation alone was dispatched down. There is an opportunity to use this energy in social housing homes and help reduce the impact of fuel poverty. EnergyCloud is […]
Image: Unsplash Is your community interested in: · Becoming a resilient, vibrant and sustainable community? · Reducing its carbon emissions and energy use? · Working well together? If so, Donegal County Council invites you to register your interest in joining Donegal’s Decarbonising Journey. Under the Climate Action Plan 2019 each Local Authority is required to identify a
image unsplash PROJECT DETAILS 2Mw Wind Turbine has been installed by Enerpower at Kepak in North Condonstown, Watergrasshill in Co. Cork. The installation of this turbine is part of the commitment from Kepak to cut their carbon footprint intensity by 2030 as committed to as part of their 2019 Sustainability report. Wind energy provides a […]