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EPA report shows low uptake of Green Public Procurement in government department contracts
April 25, 2024 · Comments Off on EPA report shows low uptake of Green Public Procurement in government department contracts
Of €922 million spend by government departments on contracts in 2022, 34 per cent included green criteria. The increase in the use of green criteria (10% in 2021, 34% in 2022) is encouraging but still at a low level. All government departments must improve their implementation of Green Public Procurement and purchase more resource-efficient and less polluting goods, services and works. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its third report on Green Public Procurement (GPP) activity in government departments. GPP is a process where public authorities seek to source... [Read the full story]
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Unwrapping Ireland’s food waste: Bread is Ireland’s most wasted food, with 41% of people reporting they throw away bread
October 2, 2020 · Comments Off on Unwrapping Ireland’s food waste: Bread is Ireland’s most wasted food, with 41% of people reporting they throw away bread
Food waste is an issue of high concern for Irish people and they are willing to take action.Main reasons for waste are food passing its Use-By date and forgetting to eat leftovers in time. After bread; vegetables, fruit and salad are the foods that are thrown out most often in the home.During the Covid-19 lockdown, 29% of people reported wasting less food. Ireland has committed to halving food waste by 2030 which requires a strong response along every step of the food chain from farm to fork. New findings from an EPA survey, show food waste is a high priority in Irish households,... [Read the full story]
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Save on holidays when school’s not out
March 15, 2024 · Comments Off on Save on holidays when school’s not out
Save up to €1,200 on your family holiday by travelling in May instead of July. Enjoy the sun while making massive savings at a time when it’s not too hot and not too crowded for your little ones. Families with young children should consider travelling during the school term as this allows families to make huge savings and give children the often undervalued opportunity to travel. Paul Hackett, CEO of Click&Go commented, “Travel is all about learning about people and destinations. Kids can experience new cultures and languages in a fun and exciting way which could never be recreated... [Read the full story]
Events
Lough Derg RNLI hosts ‘Lap of the Lake’ RNLI Charity Cycle on 11 May 2024
January 29, 2024 · Comments Off on Lough Derg RNLI hosts ‘Lap of the Lake’ RNLI Charity Cycle on 11 May 2024
Following the great success of the Lap the Lake RNLI charity cycles in 2022 and 2023, the Lough Derg RNLI Fundraising committee are inviting participants again this year. The cycle will take place Saturday 11 May. Cyclists who took part in the previous two years raised significant funds for the RNLI’s local lifeboat station, operated by volunteers on Lough Derg. 2024 is a special year of commemoration for the RNLI as the charity celebrates its bicentenary, and Lough Derg RNLI marks 20 years of lifeboat service on the lake. <img class=”alignnone wp-image-15611″... [Read the full story]
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Tipperary’s Nicole Drought Wins At Donington Park
April 23, 2024 · Comments Off on Tipperary’s Nicole Drought Wins At Donington Park
Nicole Drought and Justin Roberts took on two different races at Donington Park last weekend. They entered the EBC Brakes Honda Civic in the Trackdays Championship race on Saturday and managed to qualify third of the 35 entries. In the race itself, Justin started the race and handed over to Nicole at the half way mark still in third place. Nicole held off a prolonged attack from a BMW 130i for the duration to claim a podium position for the delighted duo in their first UK race of 2024. On Sunday morning, they returned to the track to qualify for the Trackday Trophy race and they posted... [Read the full story]
Business
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2024 finalists revealed
April 22, 2024 · Comments Off on EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2024 finalists revealed
More than 200 nominations received – the highest ever in programme’s history 24 finalists collectively generating revenues of more than €700M and employing over 4,000 people The finalists of the 2024 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Ireland programme have been revealed today. The 24 shortlisted entrepreneurs span a range of sectors including consumer, health tech, pharmaceutical, energy and engineering. Collectively this group of world class business leaders are already generating annual revenues of more than €700M and employ over 4,000 people. Pictured at EPIC The Irish... [Read the full story]
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EPA report shows low uptake of Green Public Procurement in government department contracts
Of €922 million spend by government departments on contracts in 2022, 34 per cent included green criteria. The increase in the use of green criteria (10% in 2021, 34% in 2022) is encouraging but still at a low level. All government departments must improve their implementation of Green Public Procurement...
[Continue reading: EPA report shows low uptake of Green Public Procurement in government department contracts]New low-cost Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme launched
– Government-backed €500 million scheme will support homeowners to invest in energy efficiency – From today, homeowners can borrow from €5,000 to €75,000 at significantly lower interest rates to make their homes warmer and cheaper to run Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications,...
[Continue reading: New low-cost Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme launched]Tipperary’s Nicole Drought Wins At Donington Park
Nicole Drought and Justin Roberts took on two different races at Donington Park last weekend. They entered the EBC Brakes Honda Civic in the Trackdays Championship race on Saturday and managed to qualify third of the 35 entries. In the race itself, Justin started the race and handed over to Nicole at the half way...
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