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All Aboard The Eco Showboat

By Ryan Harmon
Part floating arts studio, part science lab, the recently-launched Eco Showboat project boasts action and ambition by the bucket-load. With the aim of connecting communities along Ireland’s waterways to ignite urgent climate action and build a shared, zero-carbon future; the Eco Showboat project website and an exhibition of the vessel’s design drawings were launched in
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Outcome of CCPC Investigation into Price Signalling by Insurers Welcomed

By Ryan Harmon
The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar T.D., the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe T.D. the Minister of State, with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Séan Fleming T.D., and the Minister of State with responsibility for Company Law, Robert Troy T.D., welcomed the outcome of the CCPC investigation
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TFI Leap Card Passes 5 Million Mark

By Ryan Harmon
The National Transport Authority (TFI) marked the recent sale of the 5 millionth Leap Card, the convenient way to pay for public transport services in across the country. Despite the challenges faced by the public transport sector over the past 18 months, Leap has continued to grow and become ever more essential. Of the 5 […]
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Horse Road Safety Appeal

By Ryan Harmon
The Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána, Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) & Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) have launched a horse road safety appeal to make road users aware of the potential dangers of horses on the road and how to deal with these dangers. They have offered the following tips for road users and […]
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New Regulations for Installation of Electric Vehicle Recharging Infrastructure

By Ryan Harmon
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has approved the publication of EU (Energy Performance of Buildings) Regulations 2021 for Electric Vehicle recharging infrastructure. These regulations transpose requirements under the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The Directive aims to support the European Union’s
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Luna and JUMPWatts to Explore Smart City Micromobility Solutions

By Ryan Harmon
Leading Irish ‘smart scooter’ technology company Luna has announced a partnership with US based company JUMPWatts with the aim of combining teleoperation and computer vision technology, to improve the safety and operational efficiency of shared electric scooter fleets for riders, pedestrians and operators in smart city. The companies are planning to work together on a […]
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Successful Applicants Under €3 Million Pilot Bike and E-Bike Upcycling Initiative Announced

By Ryan Harmon
The successful applicants under the €3 million pilot bike and e-bike upcycling initiative has been announced. Following the recent introduction by the Department of Rural and Community Development, in conjunction with the Department of Transport, of a pilot initiative to develop a scheme for the provision of high quality up-cycling bikes and e-bikes, the successful […]
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Hot Weather and Road Rage: How To Keep Cool

By Ryan Harmon
Motorists are being advised to drive with more care in the hot weather as it’s revealed you’re more likely to suffer from road rage or to have a crash in summer. As summer temperatures rise, so do people’s tempers. For decades, researchers have observed a correlation between hot weather and increases in violent, aggressive behavior. […]