Transport vision in Climate Action Plan will transform how we travel over the coming 7 years
Key Objectives For 2030: Cut transport emissions by 50% Change the way we use our road space Reduce the total distance driven across all car journeys by 20% Continue to enhance accessible public transport services Increase walking and cycling network Reduce the number of ‘school run’ journeys undertaken by private car by 30% Walking, cycling […]
Irish Water appeals to customers in Tipperary to check for leaks and turn off taps
Irish Water is asking customers throughout Tipperary to check for leaks and help maintain supplies. In recent days Irish Water has seen a noticeable increase in water usage on the network and is reminding householders and businesses to report leaks on the public network via www.water.ie or by calling 1800 278 278. Last week’s cold snap and […]
National Lottery reveals counties with BIGGEST High Tier prizes claimed on Scratch Cards and Instant Win Games
The National Lottery has revealed the list of counties with the biggest scratch card and online instant win games (IWG’s) high tier wins in Ireland. Since 2020, there have been a total of 302 winners who have won high tier prizes worth over €20 million in scratch cards and IWG’s. As Ireland’s most populous county, […]
Ireland is expected to generate 97,000 tonnes of packaging waste this Christmas
New Repak research reveals shopper’s attitudes towards sustainability over the festive season Ireland is expected to generate 97,000 tonnes of packaging waste this Christmas, which is a 4% increase on last year’s figures 25% of contamination in recycling waste comes from domestic bins 93% of shoppers in Ireland receive Christmas gifts each year that they don’t use 68% would spend more on sustainable gifts, however shoppers […]
Minister Martin reflects on a year of momentum across Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media sectors
Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill enacted Basic Income Scheme for 2000 Artists launched Record €166.6m Sports Capital Funding €30 million continued additional funding to support tourism development and new attractions Additional funding to ensure the vibrancy of our Gaeltacht communities in the digital age New dedicated Children’s Channel to be launched on TG4 Short-Term […]
Calling all Eurobabies born on Jan 1st 1973 – you share a special birthday!
Ireland marks 50 years of EU membership on Jan 1st 2023 European Movement Ireland is calling for babies born on 1st January 1973 who were presented with special medallions marking Ireland joining the then European Economic Community to please come forward and enjoy a special celebration to mark the occasion. Some 160 Irish babies born […]
Major €52 million funding boost for Sports to provide for ongoing recovery of sector and support continued participation in sport and physical activity
€35 million in supports towards increased energy costs €15 million in COVID-19 related funding €0.8 million for Sport Equipment €1 million funding for sporting events Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, together with Sport Ireland, has announced almost €52 million in funding for the sport sector under a number of […]
Investment in equine skills simulators announced
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Martin Heydon T.D. has announced investment in three equestrian training simulators at Teagasc Kildalton College at Piltown, County Kilkenny. The simulators will assist students in the development of safe equestrian skills for riding and training horses. Two […]
AA Ireland releases Home Security Tips while you are away at Christmas
Christmas is a time when many of us are off work, and we go and visit people over the festive season, but sadly this is the very time that criminals can take the opportunity to ransack your home, just at a time when they know it is laden with expensive gifts. So what can you […]
Minister Martin welcomes Ireland/EU Just Transition tourism funding of €68million for Ireland’s Midlands
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin has welcomed the European Commission’s adoption of Ireland’s Territorial Just Transition Plan and associated Programme for 2021–2027. The adoption of the Just Transition Plan confirms significant Ireland/EU funding to support the Midlands region, as Ireland moves away from fossil fuels. The tourism element of […]