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
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD has today announced new planning measures to mitigate against the bulk purchase of houses and duplexes and plans to earmark homes in certain developments for owner occupiers. New planning guidelines will be issued shortly by way of a Departmental circular under Section 28 of […]
A-LIGN, a global security and compliance solutions provider, has announced the establishment of its EMEA Business HQ in Galway, with the creation of approximately 40 roles over the next five years. This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD, said: “I’m […]
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 […]
The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) – a seasonally adjusted index designed to track changes in total construction activity – rose to 49.3 in April, up sharply from the reading of 30.9 in March and only just below the 50.0 no-change mark. Where activity increased, panellists linked this to the relaxation of restrictions on […]
*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
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 […]