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The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) published the Interim Energy Balance for 2022, which gives a preliminary picture of the supply and transformation of Ireland’s national energy portfolio. SEAI observed significant increases in demand for road diesel, motor petrol and jet fuel, all of which increased our dependency on imported fossil fuels. The increases

Housing News

12,300 Older and Disabled People to Benefit From €83m Housing Adaptation Grant Funding

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, and the Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, Kieran O’Donnell, have announced €83.125 million in national funding for Housing Adaptation Grant for Older and Disabled people for 2023. This is a 2.3% increase on the initial 2022 funding allocation and represents a continuation […]

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Next Steps for Public Realm Improvements to New Street in Malahide Outlined

Fingal County Council has commenced the Part 8 planning application process for public realm improvements to a pedestrianised New Street in Malahide. The development will cover the entire length of New Street, including parts of Main Street/The Mall, Ross Terrace, and Strand Street. The street has significant historical importance for the region, which the proposed […]

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Slalom Expands European Presence With New Dublin Office

Purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company, Slalom, announces the opening of its new office in Dublin. Located on St. Stephen’s Green, this will be Slalom’s first office in Ireland, following the firm’s impressive growth to multiple cities in Europe. Originally launching in Seattle in 2001, Slalom has since grown organically to 45 markets across […]

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Opening of the International Rugby Experience in Limerick 

The Mayor of the City and County of Limerick is congratulating JP McManus for delivering a world class tourist attraction in the heart of Limerick City. The €30 million International Rugby Experience is housed in a six storey high visually striking building on Limerick’s O’Connell Street. It was the brainchild of Limerick philanthropist JP McManus and […]

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Health News

Next Step in National Rollout of Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme

Minister for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler welcomed the latest stage in the national rollout of the Healthy Age Friendly Homes, with the opening of the recruitment campaign for Local Coordinators for all 31 Local Authorities. The Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme is a unique cross-government collaboration between the Department of Health, HSE, […]

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Respond Delivers 52 New Homes for Families and Individuals in Dublin

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD officially opened a new social housing development of 52 homes at Canal Bridge in Bluebell, Dublin in the presence the Lord Mayor of Dublin Caroline Conroy. The homes are delivered by Approved Housing Body and service provider Respond, in partnership with Dublin City Council. […]

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Paysend Launches New European Hub in Dublin to Drive EU Growth Strategy

Paysend, the UK-based fintech with a rapidly growing market share in card-to-card consumer payments, announced the opening of an EU hub in Dublin to drive its expansion into the European market. Having recently received an Electronic Money Institution licence (EMI) from the Central Bank of Ireland, the new location will be used to expand the […]

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Meath County Council Launch New Shared Bike Scheme in Ashbourne

The citizens of Ashbourne in Meath will have a new way of getting around their local town with a new shared bike scheme. A total of 15 pedal bikes, 15 electric bikes and two electric cargo bikes will be available to hire from an initial 10 bike parking locations throughout the town as Meath County Council […]

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May Bank Holiday Water Safety Appeal

As the May Bank Holiday approaches, the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are issuing a joint water safety appeal asking people to take precautions to ensure their safety, in, near or on the water, both at the coast and inland. As the weather improves, more people will participate in coastal and water-based […]

Education News

Minister Harris Meets Students and Staff to Discuss Progress of National Access Plan

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has attended the Access Forum for the fourth National Access Plan 2022-2028. The National Access Plan has dedicated an additional investment of €35 million over 7 years to increase participation in Higher Education among specific students groups – students who are

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Clare County Council Aims to Surpass Target for Delivery of Social Housing Over Next Two Years

Clare County Council is on track to exceed its target of 302 social housing units under the ‘Housing for All’ plan over the next two years through its own capital projects and by supporting approved housing bodies in their delivery of housing units. The Council outlined details of housing developments following recent contract signings for […]

Business News

G2 Accelerates European Growth with Expansion into Dublin

G2, the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace, has announced it has expanded its European growth into Dublin to grow its workforce while expanding reach to new customers and partners. Dublin marks G2’s fifth location, in addition to its Chicago headquarters and offices in London, Bangalore, and Singapore – along with many employees working […]

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RIAI and Galway City Council Launch Reimagining the Irish City and Town

Reimagining the Irish City and Town, a joint initiative of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI), the Academy of Urbanism and Galway City Council, took place in Galway. The conference was aimed at exploring innovative solutions for the challenges facing Irish cities and towns envisioning a more sustainable future. This event brought […]

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‘Teeing Up’ the Island of Ireland in the United States

Tourism Ireland is teaming up with the NBC Golf Channel to promote the island of Ireland to golfers in the United States – with a new six-episode mini-series set to showcase our superb golf courses, as well as the array of experiences that visitors can discover off the golf course when they visit Ireland. Golf Channel host […]

Environment News

Government Approves Ireland’s First Ever Clean Air Strategy

The government has approved Ireland’s first Clean Air Strategy. This strategy identifies and promotes the coordinated measures needed – across government – to reduce air pollution and promote cleaner ambient air to save lives, make our towns and cities more liveable and improve our environment. The strategy commits Ireland to achieving the new WHO (World Health

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Sod Turned on New Cost Rental Development in South Dublin

Mayor of South Dublin, Cllr. Emma Murphy, along with Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, officially turned the sod to commence a new cost rental development of 133 cost rental apartments at Belgard Square North in Tallaght town centre. This South Dublin County Council project represents the first standalone cost rental development by […]

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Minister Richmond Visits Local Enterprise Office in Limerick