New EPA Radon maps show more homes and workplaces at risk from cancer-causing gas
The EPA has published new radon maps for Ireland that update the radon risk assessment for the country. 170,000 homes in the country are now predicted to be at risk from radon. This is an increase of 45,000 homes from the previous estimate in 2002. Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas, and every year in […]
Minister Humphreys opens information event for the Community Centres Investment Fund
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has today opened the pre-application information event for the new €15 million Community Centres Investment Fund.Over 600 people registered to attend the online information event hosted by the Department of Rural and Community Development today.The department will host a further information event on Wednesday 1 June from […]
More Farm Families to Qualify for Higher Education Support
IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chair Alice Doyle said farm families should be aware of the upcoming closing date and changes to the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) education grants. “The priority closing dates for the SUSI grant are Thurs, June 9th for grant renewal applications and Thurs, July 7th for new grant applications. […]
EPA publishes Guidelines on the information to be contained in Environmental Impact Assessment Reports
The EPA has published updated Guidelines for preparing Environmental Impact Assessment Reports (EIARs) for projects covered by the EIA Directive. The Guidelines are a statutory document that should be regarded by those preparing EIARs and the decision makers considering the EIARs. These guidelines should improve the quality of EIARs, making the overall process clearer and […]