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Government extends funding to protect vital marine ecosystem

By Jack Mullen 18 June 2021

Pictured above: Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan TD and Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan TD. Image courtesy of @Dept_ECC An Irish-led international consortium will this month begin extensive aerial surveys of almost 500,000km2 of Ireland’s maritime area. The ObSERVE 2 Aerial survey will help build a […]

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Enterprise Ireland encourages companies to start planning for a green future now

By Jack Mullen 26 May 2021

Irish manufacturing and exporting companies have an important role to play in reducing emissions and building a more sustainable future and Enterprise Ireland has a range of green supports to help them. Recently launched by the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, and the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications and […]

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Policy Statement on the Importation of Fracked Gas Published

By Jack Mullen 18 May 2021

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

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Minister Ryan announces opening of new €15 million ‘Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund

By Jack Mullen 26 April 2021

Picture above: Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan T.D. Image courtesy of Twitter via @EamonRyan Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan T.D. has today announced the opening of a new €15 million ‘Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund’ to help ensure a Safe Outdoor Summer. The funding will support local authorities in enhancing outdoor urban space and improving walking […]