Latest News - Environment - Ireland

Friday, 21 November 2008 - 27 towns and villages throughout County Limerick were last night honoured for their participation in the inaugural ‘Limerick in Bloom’ competition.

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Monday, 10 November 2008 - Cappamore has received national recognition after being named as one of the principal winners in Cooperation Ireland’s Pride of Place Competition 2008.

Sunday, 09 November 2008 - Tuamgraney has received national recognition after being named one of the principal winners in Cooperation Ireland’s annual Pride of Place Competition 2008.

Tuesday, 04 November 2008 - Limerick County Hall and Library Headquarters have become the first state-owned buildings in the country to install Photovoltaic solar panels to reduce their carbon footprint and energy usage.

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Wednesday, 15 October 2008 - Ireland’s leading renewable energy association has welcomed the Government’s decision to allocate an additional EUR15m to the Home Energy Saving Scheme.

Monday, 13 October 2008 - Minister of State and Clare T.D., Tony Killeen has urged organisations and individuals who wish to carry out projects that conserve or promote the County’s heritage to consider applying for grant aid.

 Glenisk Organic Dairy win Repak Recycling Award with: o 45% reduction in waste going to landfill o Internal recycling rate of 97% o Paper yogurt pots sourced from sustainably managed forests

• 50% of householders not recycling from other rooms outside the kitchen • Recycling rate needs to increase by 15%, equivalent to two extra greens bin per household • Only 45% of respondents recycle regularly from the bathroom

• Repak Recycling Week launched by first of it’s kind art exhibition • Recycling target for 2008 is 250,000 tonnes • Recyclemore.ie launched as a quick guide to help consumers

Monday, 29 September 2008 – Thousands of householders across County Donegal will be unable to adequately heat their homes this winter and will suffer health problems as a result, a leading renewable energy association has warned.

Wednesday, 10 September 2008 - Kilrush has been awarded a Gold Medal award in Category D of the National Tidy Towns Competition for the second year running.

Tuesday, 9 September 2008 - The Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council has congratulated Adare on receiving a Silver Medal in Category C of the 50th National Tidy Towns Competition.

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Monday, 25 August 2008 – Renewable Energy Skills has announced it will host the 4th National Renewable Energy Heating Conference in The Shannon Shamrock Conference Centre, Bunratty, Co Clare on Friday 17th October 2008.

Friday, 22 August 2008 - Limerick County Council, following consultation with the Health Service Executive, has issued a boil water notice to customers in parts of Pallasgreen village, County Limerick.

The EUR5m home energy saving grant scheme for cluster housing provides an excellent opportunity for Clare’s homeowners to cooperate on the installation of common energy saving measures, according to Junior Agriculture Minister Mr. Tony Killeen.

Launching a new educational map of the majestic landscapes of the Burren, the Geological Survey of Ireland this evening heralded the fascinating geological history of the area as well as the useful role the new map will play in interpreting it.

26 March 2008 - Clare County Council, in association with An Taisce, is urging people all over Clare to get involved in cleaning up the Banner County this April.

For those that suffer from asthma or allergies Allergy Standards have introduced a health friendly air™ test which tests for allergens in the home.

Minister of State and Clare T.D., Mr. Tony Killeen has welcomed the announcement that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has placed a contract for the Civil Engineering Works associated with the River Fergus Upper (Ennis) Flood Relief Scheme.

4th March 2008 - A number of initiatives aimed at delivering a coordinated approach to visitor management and environmental protection in the Burren will be unveiled over the coming months, the Burren Connect Project has announced.

Clare County Council today expressed disappointment at the decision of the EPA to prosecute it for alleged non-compliance with the terms of its waste licence for the operation of the Central Waste Management Facility at Ballyduffbeg, near Inagh.

County Clare, 28th February 2008 - IFA President Padraig Walshe will this evening launch a new reference book for farmers providing advice on nature conservation and the protection of important habitats in the context of practical farming.

County Clare, 26th February 2008 - Minister of State, Mr. Tony Killeen today confirmed that the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, has expressed its intention to shortly grant a Foreshore Licence for Ballyvaughan.

Representatives of over 30 community groups and Residents’ Associations from across County Limerick this week attended the launch of two new environmental initiatives, the ‘Limerick in Bloom Competition’ and ‘Priming Grants Scheme’.

County Clare, Monday, 18th Feb 08 - Clare County Council has announced that it is currently seeking nominations from communities interested in participating in Cooperation Ireland’s annual ‘Pride of Place 2008’.

18th February 2008 - Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) throughout Clare and Limerick risk going under if they fail to control their energy bills and establish an energy efficient manner of conducting business.

The Mid West Region's Energy Balance & Climate Change Strategy proposes 70% reduction in Co2 emissions by 2010.

Limerick, Clare & North Tipperary face a EUR94.5m carbon levy by 2020 according to the Mid West Regional Authority.

Limerick County Council confirmed today that it is presently replacing lead service connections to ten separate properties in Bruff, which have shown signs of elevated levels of lead in their drinking water supply.

County Clare, IRELAND, 28th January 2008 – Members of the public in County Clare are to be consulted on a number of draft amendments to Beach Bye-Laws introduced by Clare County Council in 2006.

County Clare, 28th January 08 - Individuals, groups and organisations interested in undertaking works aimed at protecting Clare’s biodiversity are being invited to apply for funding under the Biodiversity Fund for 2008.

County Limerick, 18th January 2008 – A drinking water notice issued earlier this week to parts of Bruff, County Limerick is to remain in place until further notice, Limerick County Council announced today.

County Limerick, 14th January 2008 – Limerick County Council today advised residents of Main Street and Hospital Road, Bruff not to drink water from the main public supply until further notice.

County Clare, 8th January 08 - Individuals, groups and organisations interested in undertaking works aimed at protecting Clare's biodiversity are being invited to apply for funding under the Biodiversity Fund for 2008.

Mr. Tony Killeen, T.D., Minister of State this week welcomed a funding allocation of almost EUR132k to assist Clare County Council to offset the operational costs associated with its bring banks and civic amenity facilities.

21st December 2007 - One of Ireland's leading renewable energy associations is to deliver certified training to over 300 tradespersons and professionals involved in the design and installation of renewable energy heating systems.

IRELAND, 17th December 2007 – An EU-funded project has commenced an energy performance audit of Ireland's existing social housing stock.

IRELAND, 5th December 2007 – On the day when the Government announced its “greenest” ever Budget, hospitality businesses across Clare, Limerick and Kerry have been officially recognised for their efforts to protect the environment.

Wednesday, 5th December 2007 - On the day when the Government announced its "greenest" ever Budget, Limerick's hospitality sector has been officially recognised for its efforts to protect the environment.

Hospitality businesses across Limerick, Clare and Kerry will have their efforts to protect the environment officially recognised at the Green Fáilte Awards 2007 in Adare Manor Hotel, Limerick on Wednesday 5th December from 2-5pm.

With an ever increasing attention being paid to green issues, and in the light of the high environment cost of the car rental industry, Thrifty Ireland have implemented efforts aimed at reducing their impact on the local and global environment.

County Clare, 5th Nov 07 – Ennis and Kilrush have been awarded Gold Medals in the 49th annual National Tidy Towns Competition.

Minister of State and Clare T.D., Mr. Tony Killeen today announced that over EUR700k will shortly be allocated to Clare County Council to assist the local authority in maintaining and operating its water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Clare County Council has received a significant number of enquiries from groups and individuals interested in obtaining funding for various heritage projects in 2008.

County Clare, IRELAND, 27th September 2007 - A public consultation on the future management and protection of County Clare's inland and coastal waterways will take place at 8pm in the West County Hotel, Ennis on Tuesday 9th October 2007.

A leading energy expert has shed light on the alarmingly poor energy performance of typical Irish new homes, which in some cases produce up to 200% more environment-damaging carbon dioxide emissions that their UK equivalents.

County Clare, IRELAND, 19th September 07 - The Mayor of Clare warmly welcomed today’s news that County Clare is not going be affected by the proposed extension of Limerick City Council's boundary.