Introduction of incentivised waste collection charges will increase sustainability in the commercial sector
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has signed new legislation to introduce incentivised charging for waste collection in the commercial sector. The Waste Management (Collection Permit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 will come into effect on 1st July 2023. A study published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2018 found […]
Impasse At O’Briensbridge Stalls Landmark Tourism Project
Independent Clare TD Michael McNamara has urged Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to directly intervene in an ongoing impasse involving a section of the preferred route for the Greenway project linking Limerick City with Scariff in East Clare. While the ESB will facilitate the use of lands in its ownership in Killaloe, a pinch point remains […]
Publication of the independent expert review on the North-South Interconnector
Strategic project is critical for security of electricity supply and will reduce the cost of electricity for consumers across the island of Ireland The Cabinet has today noted the independent expert review on the North-South Interconnector, which has been published on www.gov.ie. The review found that the conclusions of the 2018 International Expert Commission on the decision to […]
Government approves the General Scheme of legislation to address windfall gains in the energy sector
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has announced Government approval of the General Scheme of the Energy (Windfall Gains in the Energy Sector) Bill 2023. The legislation is necessary to implement the temporary solidarity contribution and the cap on market revenues to address windfall gains in the energy sector. […]
IPCC Synthesis Report underlines importance of the Government’s commitment to scaling and speeding up Ireland’s climate action
Statement from Minister Ryan The stark report that has been released today by the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) confirms that, with global warming having already reached 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels, climate change is causing widespread and increasingly-irreversible losses and damages. We have a rapidly-closing window of opportunity to maintain a liveable future […]
Minister Ryan and Minister O’Gorman welcome the convening of the second National Youth Assembly on Climate
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, and Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman TD, welcome the convening of the National Youth Assembly on Climate 2023 this weekend in Dublin. The National Youth Assembly on Climate is a forum where young people aged between […]
Government publishes Phase I report of the Land Use Review
The Government has today published Phase I of the Land Use Review, which provides an evidence base to determine the environmental, ecological and economic characteristics of land types across Ireland. This preliminary review gathered evidence about stakeholders; existing policy; and environmental, social and economic characteristics of land use to date. It gives us an […]
Lough Derg RNLI celebrates lifesaving role of volunteers as charity marks International Women’s Day
For generations, women have saved lives, launched lifeboats, and raised millions for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). At Lough Derg RNLI Station, several women on both the lifeboat and in fundraising are continuing this lifesaving legacy. Ania Skrzypczynska, a busy mother of one, joined Lough Derg RNLI as a volunteer crew member in 2020. Ania, […]
Fostering Fortnight 6th of March – 17th of March 2023
Have you ever thought about fostering a child or young person in care? Well now could be your time. The 6th of March marks the start of Fostering Fortnight. Fostering Fortnight takes place every year and the aim is to raise awareness of the need for more foster carers in Ireland. We are continuously recruiting […]
The ‘generational divide’ doesn’t exist – poverty is common to all ages
by Seán Moynihan CEO ALONE There is a perception that we often come across in society. That is, that older people are ‘wealthier’, often home- and property-owners, and have generally received support from the Government on issues relating to their income and pensions. It is a particularly dangerous view to have today, as younger […]
