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Tom Ferris Brexit Q&A

By Jack Mullen
Tom Ferris is a consultant economist. He was formally the SeniorEconomist at the Department of Transport. He is a former president ofthe Chartered Institute of Transport in Ireland. Tom has wide experience of the public sector and the private realm. Hehas undertaken consultancy projects for the World Bank, USAID, theOECD, a number of Irish Government […]
Environment Feature News

“Uncertainty and delays in delivering critical wastewater infrastructure is undermining confidence and prolonging risks to public” Says EPA

By Jack Mullen
The EPA report on Urban Waste Water Treatment in 2019, released today (12th November), highlights that delays in upgrading treatment systems around the country are prolonging risks to the environment and public health.  Some improvements in performance were evident in the past year, with the removal of the raw sewage discharges from one town and […]
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A Q&A regarding the Project Carlow 2040 initiative with The Mayor of Carlow Municipal District, Cllr Fergal Browne.

By Jack Mullen
1. Tell me about the Project Carlow 2040 strategy? E.g. When was it proposed, who has been responsible for its draft, when will we see it begin to take place? Project Carlow 2040 is an ambitious Regeneration Strategy for Carlow Town which contains transformational and aspiring ideas for the economic, social and environmental benefit of […]
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Waterford confirms allocation of €110m, securing North Quays SDZ key developments

By Jack Mullen
Waterford confirms allocation of €80,600,000 Urban Regeneration Development Funding and €30,000,000 National Transport Authority funding which secures North Quays Strategic Development Zone key infrastructural developments Waterford City and County Council welcomes the announcement of €80,600,000 funding from the Urban Regeneration Development Fund by the Department of
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IFS: Going Paperless in Architecture, Engineering and Construction Sector

By Jack Mullen
“Going paperless” is no longer just a trend; bullet point on organisation’s sustainability plan or sticker on young millennial’s recycled backpack (yes, it’s a thing). Reduction of paper waste and bad practices associated with handling important documents in hard-copies is becoming necessity. The new technologies enabling storing, sharing and updating documents in digital
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Windows just keep getting smarter. These darken in the sun and generate electricity

By Jack Mullen
Researchers have made transparent glass panes that darken in the sun’s glare and also act as solar panels. The smart windows, reported in the journal Nature Communications, could reduce a building’s air-conditioning demand while also while generating electricity. Color-changing glass is used in transition eyeglass lenses that become tinted in sunlight. It
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Pangea Group to establish strategic operations hub in the Donegal Gaeltacht

By Jack Mullen
Donegal Digital partner Údarás na Gaeltachta has announced that the European consultancy firm Pangea is to establish its operational hub for Finance, Humans Resources and Operations in the Donegal Gaeltacht, where it will create 10 new jobs in coming years as it establishes its Irish presence.  The gteic network of digital & innovation hubs continues forging links
Environment News

CO2 emissions from energy use down 4.5% in 2019

By Jack Mullen
Biggest reduction in CO2 emissions from fossil fuels energy use since 2011 Continued improvement in electricity, but little progress in heat or transport CO2 emissions from fossil fuels used for energy fell by 4.5% in 2019, according to the latest figures from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) released today. This marks the biggest yearly
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Minister Darragh O’Brien commends local authority innovation and service delivery at the NOAC Good Practice in Local Government virtual seminar

By Jack Mullen
Local authorities are being asked to deliver in a way that they have never done before, and they have met that challenge in a wholesome and committed way, Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage said at a seminar focused on sharing good practice across local authorities. At the ‘Good Practice in Local […]
News Podcasts

Save Our Seas Podcast

By Jack Mullen
Sea swimming’s explosion in popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic has led scientists to call for more rapid, detailed and year-round testing of bathing water quality. In this Podcast, we spoke to Nadia Jones. Nadia, along with her father Gerry initiated The Save Our Sea (SOS) campaign in Dublin Bay. This campaign which has gathered over […]
Health News

Dysautonomia Awareness Month

By Jack Mullen
Dysautonomia is a term that you may never have heard about before, and that’s why Dysautonomia Awareness Month is so important! The purpose of this occasion is to increase the support that people with this condition receive in their communities, as well as lowering diagnostic delays. Read on to discover more about Dysautonomia Awareness Month […]
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Clúid Housing Podcast

By Jack Mullen
Fiona Cormican has over 20 years’ experience in the delivery of social housing projects in a senior management capacity. She currently holds the position of Director of New Business with Clúid Housing, Ireland’s largest housing association with a portfolio of assets in excess of €600 million and a three year new business pipeline of projects […]