Repak Report 762,464 Tonnes of Packaging Recovered and Recycled in 2015
Repak announced a year-end having funded the recovery and recycling of 762,464 tonnes of household and commercial packaging in 2015 at their annual general meeting this morning. The strong financial performance can be attributed to improved cost operational efficiencies of €2.6m and a stronger than budgeted membership fee income of €526,000. This facilitated the introduction […]
Ireland meets 2010 Landfill Directive target
The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Mr. Phil Hogan T.D., today 1 March 2012, welcomed the publication by the Environmental Protection Agency of the National Waste Report for 2010. “It is encouraging to see proof that, through the actions of the public and business, supported by those involved in waste management […]
Hogan calls on interested parties to participate in public consultation on climate policy and legislation
Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government today (29 February 2012) initiated a public consultation on national climate policy and legislation. Speaking at the IIEA, the Minister said “I hope this open consultation will stimulate serious and constructive engagement across all sectors and stakeholders. It is a structured consultation designed to maximise the input […]
Hogan publishes draft Retail Planning Guidelines
Mr. Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, today (21 November, 2011), published for public consultation, draft Retail Planning Guidelines. The aim of the draft Guidelines is to ensure that the planning system plays a key role in ensuring competitiveness in the retail sector advancing choice for the consumer while promoting and […]
Penrose opens new Housing Development in Monard, Co. Tipperary
The Minister for Housing and Planning, Mr. Willie Penrose, T.D. today ( October) performed the official opening of an award winning newly constructed housing project in Monard, Co Tipperary. The Department of Environment, Community and Local Government has provided over €1.6 million in funding for this project. The construction of the 10 units of accommodation […]
43% reduction in Department’s Agencies – Hogan
The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government Phil Hogan T.D, today (Tuesday 11th October 2011) announced further rationalisation of State agencies in his Department. As part of a rigorous appraisal of the State agencies under the aegis of his Department, the number of agencies is being reduced by 43%, from 21 to 12. […]
Hogan signs referendums polling day order
Referendums on the Twenty-Ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Judges’ Remuneration) Bill 2011 and the Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Houses of the Oireachtas Inquiries) Bill 2011 Mr. Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, has today (26 September 2011) made an order appointing Thursday, 27th October 2011 as the polling day […]
