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The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) launched its new Statement of Strategy 2022-2025 entitled ‘Delivering Ireland’s Energy Revolution’. This comes at a vitally important time for the authority and the country. Against a backdrop of ever-increasing climate action ambition and the unprecedented global challenge of energy security, the strategy sets a path for

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2nd National Strategy on Education for Sustainable Development Launched

By Ryan Harmon 30 June 2022

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman TD have launched the second National Strategy on Education for Sustainable Development – ESD to 2030 with accompanying Implementation Plan to 2026.

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New Lord Mayor of Dublin Elected

By Ryan Harmon 30 June 2022

At the annual meeting of Dublin City Council in City Hall, Councillor Caroline Conroy was elected the 354th Lord Mayor of Dublin. Caroline Conroy is only the 11th woman to hold the office of the Lord Mayor of Dublin and succeeds Councillor Alison Gilliland. Cllr Conroy grew up in Ballymun, Dublin and lives in Glasnevin. […]

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Learnovate Secures €3m of Funding to Develop Next Generation of Workers

By Ryan Harmon 30 June 2022

The Learnovate Centre is delighted to announce that it has secured €3m of Phase 3 funding as the technology centre focuses on the Future of Work and Learning to develop the next generation of workers. Learnovate are global experts in learning technology helping organisations navigate the complexity of the evolving future of work and learning. […]

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Online Revolutionary Map of Limerick Unveiled

By Ryan Harmon 29 June 2022

A new online Revolutionary Map of Limerick (1913-23) has been launched by Limerick Museum as part of events marking 2022 centenary commemorations. The map can be accessed here on Limerick.ie. Created by William O’Neill on commission from Dr Matthew Potter, Curator Limerick Museum, the map seeks to pinpoint the locations in Limerick city and county of events […]

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Sport Ireland Publish Irish Sports Monitor Report for 2021

By Ryan Harmon 29 June 2022

The period of Covid-19 restrictions resulted in significant fluctuations in physical activity among the Irish public. While record levels of activity were measured at one point in 2020, according to Sport Ireland’s latest Irish Sports Monitor published, the level of inactivity had returned to the pre-pandemic level by the end of 2021. The Irish Sports […]

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Government Publishes Zero Tolerance Strategy to Tackle Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

By Ryan Harmon 29 June 2022

The government has published the Zero Tolerance strategy. Led by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee, it is an ambitious 5-year programme of reform to achieve a society which does not accept domestic, sexual and gender-based violence or the attitudes which underpin it. The €363 million strategy is built on 4 pillars – Protection, Prevention, Prosecution […]

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Sod Turned on Saggart Community Centre

By Ryan Harmon 29 June 2022

A sod-turning has taken place for the construction of an eagerly awaited community facility in Saggart Village for a community centre. The delivery of the facility has been a collaborative process between South Dublin County Council and the board of management of the local voluntary Saggart Schoolhouse Community Centre. The investment in the Community Centre […]

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Three Ireland Announces 175 New Jobs in Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 29 June 2022

Three Ireland announced a strong expansion of its operations at its Limerick customer experience centre, with the creation of 175 new jobs over the next four years as the Irish office begins to export services to Three UK business customers for the first time. The 175 new jobs will include both full time and part time positions and […]

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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028

By Ryan Harmon 28 June 2022

The Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan sets out the policies and objectives for the development of the County over the Plan period. The County Development Plan 2022-2028 has now been adopted by the elected members. The adopted Plan came into effect on the 21st April 2022. The Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 is […]

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New Experience at the Blasket Centre in Dún Chaoin Opens

By Ryan Harmon 28 June 2022

A new visitor experience has officially opened at the Blasket Centre, following an investment of €2.9million from Fáilte Ireland, the Office of Public Works and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The Minister for State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works Patrick O’Donovan and Máire Ní Shúilleabháin Uí Chíobháin, daughter of […]

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Cross Government and Cross Sectoral Actions on One Health

By Ryan Harmon 28 June 2022

Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, hosted the Building One Health Action under iNAP2 conference at Farmleigh House. The event brought together stakeholders from across the different sectors – human health, animal, plant health and the environment. This event recognises the work undertaken in

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Contractor Appointed to LDA’s First Affordable Housing Project in Partnership with DLR

By Ryan Harmon 28 June 2022

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has appointed the contractor for the development of 597 new homes at Shanganagh, Co. Dublin, with work on site to commence in September. The affordable housing project is being delivered in partnership with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLR) and will be devoted 100% to affordable and social homes. On completion, […]

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AstraZeneca to Invest €65m in Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 28 June 2022

Alexion, the Rare Disease group of AstraZeneca, have announced it is to invest €65 million in new and enhanced capabilities across its sites in Ireland. The programme will centre on three investments: the installation of new drug substance production equipment and warehousing facilities to support ambient and cold storage at both sites in College Park […]

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The Art of Being Health and Wellbeing Symposium on the Role of Creativity in People’s Health Launched

By Ryan Harmon 27 June 2022

Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Health, have jointly affirmed their recognition of the health and wellbeing benefits of creativity and arts. The all-of-government Creative Ireland Programme, the Department of Health (Healthy Ireland), the Health Service Executive and the Arts Council

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Launch of the Boyne Blueway Trim in Meath

By Ryan Harmon 27 June 2022

The Boyne Blueway Trim was officially launched following its achievement of accreditation as a Blueway. The Leas-Cathaoirleach Meath County Council Cllr. Mike Bray launched the Blueway at the Blueway trailhead on Jonathan Swift Street, Trim. This marks the opening of an 8km water stretch from Trim to Bective Mill for water activities, suitable for beginners and […]

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IDA Ireland and Skillnet Ireland Announce Strategic Talent Development Partnership

By Ryan Harmon 27 June 2022

IDA Ireland and Skillnet Ireland have launched a strategic talent development partnership. The partnership is aimed at supporting foreign direct investment (FDI) companies who are looking to attract and retain talent to drive business growth. The two enterprise state agencies are collaborating to develop new programmes and engagement models to assist multinational

Culture News

Full Programme for the Galway Film Fleadh Revealed

By Ryan Harmon 24 June 2022

8 Irish feature films and documentaries supported by Screen Ireland will receive their World Premiere at the 34th Galway Film Fleadh, which revealed its full line-up. The festival, which takes place from 5th to 10th July, will present a diverse and eclectic line-up of film screenings, short films, masterclasses, Q&As and industry panels. Désirée Finnegan, […]

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Report on Future Skills Needs for Use of AI in Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 24 June 2022

Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Robert Troy, and Minister for Skills and Further Education, Niall Collins, have welcomed the publication from the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) on the skills needed for Ireland to fully benefit from the opportunities presented by AI, or Artificial Intelligence. The report, entitled AI Skills: […]

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South Dublin County Council Launches New Climate Action Website

By Ryan Harmon 24 June 2022

The outgoing Mayor of South Dublin, Cllr Peter Kavanagh, launched the new South Dublin County Council Climate Action website recently, www.southdublinclimate.ie The website aims to inform the citizens of South Dublin on climate change. Citizens can use the website to find practical solutions to reducing carbon emissions at individual and local levels, with tailored

New SEAI Strategy Sets Course for Revolution in Ireland’s Energy Use

2nd National Strategy on Education for Sustainable Development Launched

New Lord Mayor of Dublin Elected

Learnovate Secures €3m of Funding to Develop Next Generation of Workers

Online Revolutionary Map of Limerick Unveiled

Sport Ireland Publish Irish Sports Monitor Report for 2021

Government Publishes Zero Tolerance Strategy to Tackle Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

Sod Turned on Saggart Community Centre

Three Ireland Announces 175 New Jobs in Limerick

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028

New Experience at the Blasket Centre in Dún Chaoin Opens

Cross Government and Cross Sectoral Actions on One Health

Contractor Appointed to LDA’s First Affordable Housing Project in Partnership with DLR

AstraZeneca to Invest €65m in Ireland

The Art of Being Health and Wellbeing Symposium on the Role of Creativity in People’s Health Launched

Launch of the Boyne Blueway Trim in Meath

IDA Ireland and Skillnet Ireland Announce Strategic Talent Development Partnership

Full Programme for the Galway Film Fleadh Revealed

Report on Future Skills Needs for Use of AI in Ireland

South Dublin County Council Launches New Climate Action Website

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