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Publication of ‘Understanding Life in Ireland: The Well-being Framework 2023’

By Ryan Harmon
The Government published ‘Understanding Life in Ireland: The Well-being Framework 2023’. The Report provides this year’s analysis of the 35 indicators, across eleven dimensions, in the Government’s Well-being Framework. Overall, it shows that Ireland’s performance is positive across ten of the 11 well-being framework dimensions with only one dimension, the Environment,
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Leave No Trace Ireland and Roz Purcell Launch ‘Love This Place’ Awareness Campaign for 2023

By Ryan Harmon
Leave No Trace Ireland (LNT) – Ireland’s only outdoor ethics programme, which promotes the responsible use of the outdoors – has launched its fourth National Awareness Campaign urging the public to enjoy our outdoor spaces (including parks, open countryside, and beaches) with care and respect to protect wildlife and fragile natural ecosystems. This year, the
Business Environment News

GDG Announces New Engineering Hub

By Ryan Harmon
Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions (GDG), a leading Irish-based, global offshore wind energy consultancy firm, announced its plans to recruit up to 500 professionals over the next five years to support the establishment of an Engineering Hub focused on analysis and innovation to serve growing demand for its services, both domestically and internationally. GDG is
Council Partners Education Environment News

Engineering for Climate Action: Shaping a Sustainable Future

By Ryan Harmon
Join the Online Information Session for Trinity College Dublin’s School of Engineering Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering for Climate Action Climate change is undeniably one of the most pressing challenges of our time. The need for innovative solutions and skilled professionals who can tackle the complex issues arising from climate change has never been greater.
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Sustainable E-Fuels Could Meet Half of Ireland’s Future Aviation Demand, Create 10,500+ Jobs and Reduce CO2 Emissions

By Ryan Harmon
A new report from leading representative body, Hydrogen Mobility Ireland (HMI), has made recommendations on how the development of a domestic hydrogen ecosystem can facilitate the production of sustainable e-fuels for use in aviation and shipping transport. The report was launched by Minister Simon Coveney at ESB’s headquarters in Dublin. According to the report, the […]
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Public Consultation on Ireland’s Long-Term Strategy on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions

By Ryan Harmon
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has launched a public consultation on Ireland’s current Long-term Strategy on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions. Ireland’s current Strategy was published on 28 April 2023, following government approval, and sets out indicative pathways beyond 2030 towards achieving climate neutrality for Ireland by
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Longford Householders Urged to Avail of Free E-Waste and Battery Recycling Event

By Ryan Harmon
Longford householders are being urged to bring their batteries, electrical, and electronic waste to a free collection event to help the county meet national e-waste recycling targets for 2023. The event, hosted by WEEE Ireland in partnership with Longford County Council, takes place on Saturday May 27 at Granard Farmers Market, Parnell Row, Granard, from […]
Council Partners Environment News

Galway City Gardens of the Year 2023 Open for Entries

By Ryan Harmon
Galway City Council is inviting all keen gardeners to celebrate their wonderful green spaces in the annual Garden of the year awards 2023. Entries are welcome in a variety of categories including ‘Best Residential Estate’, ‘Best Front Garden’, ‘Best School’, ‘Best Public and Commercial Building’ and ‘Best Community Project’. Entries are invited online, by (date). […]