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Uisce Éireann Invest €34m in Mallow Wastewater Infrastructure to Protect River Blackwater

By Ryan Harmon
Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork County Council, has completed upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and sewer network in Mallow which represents a €34m investment in wastewater infrastructure. The investment will support social and economic growth in Mallow – enabling the local community to thrive while protecting the River Blackwater. Speaking
Environment News Transport

New Renewable Transport Fuel Policy Will Bring Ireland Closer to Sustainable Transport Goals

By Ryan Harmon
Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, announced the publication of the Renewable Transport Fuel Policy 2023-2025 Renewable Fuels for Transport Policy 2023-2025. This latest iteration of the Policy sets out updated rates for renewable transport fuels over the next two years and outlines the steps that have to be taken to achieve these proposed rates, in line […]
Business Environment News

The Benefits of a Circular Economy in Ireland

By Ryan Harmon
Ireland is currently operating a linear economy model following a ‘take–make–waste’ pathway for resources, manufacturing and products. This traditional, non-sustainable economic model is not only wasteful and harmful to the natural environment, but it is also a barrier to progress against national climate targets, particularly for the waste sector. At present, many
Environment News

First Strategic Plan for National Parks and Wildlife Service Emphasises Leadership Role in Nature Protection

By Ryan Harmon
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, has welcomed the publication of the National Parks and Wildlife Service Strategic Plan 2023-2025. The document sets out NPWS’s role as an executive agency within the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, with primary responsibility for nature conservation, wildlife protection and the
Business Environment News

KPMG and CoolPlanet Join Forces

By Ryan Harmon
KPMG in Ireland and CoolPlanet have joined forces to help deliver end-to-end decarbonisation solutions to businesses as part of wide-ranging decarbonisation offerings.  This alliance brings together a broad set of experienced professionals in carbon, energy, and consulting, as well as leading software tools to help organisations with end-to-end decarbonisation
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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,
Environment News

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.