70% of Irish car buyers are considering an electric vehicle as their next car
DoneDeal, Ireland’s largest car website, in association with the SEAI found that 70% of Irish consumers are considering an electric vehicle as their next car purchase. (Source: Survey of 1,000 car buyers in November & December 2022). For the first time ever, 2022 was the first year when an electric vehicle, the Volkswagen ID.4, was the […]
SOLAS Portarlington – Food, Potatoes & Upcoming Family Events
Last Sunday’s car boot sale was a big success with crowds from early and bargains to be haggled for. This type of event is what makes SOLAS unique as a garden centre and brings the constant buzz of ‘what will be on this weekend’. We have a busy calendar ahead such as: Sunday 5th February St. […]
EPA awards €10.7 million for research to support environmental protection in Ireland
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced €10.7 million of research funding for 42 research projects addressing climate change and other emerging, complex environmental problems. This funding will contribute to the delivery of high-quality research, evidence-based policy development and further build Irish environmental research capacity. The funding is an important element of the EPA 2030 Research Strategy which delivers essential […]
Review Needed of Terms of Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS)
The terms attached to the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) need to be reviewed, according to IFA Farm Business Chair Rose Mary McDonagh. Ms McDonagh said “as part of Budget 2023, TBESS was introduced to support businesses in dealing with increases in their energy costs between last September and next month, in comparison to […]
Housing challenges harming Ireland’s attractiveness as a place to live and poses greatest threat to competitiveness – Ibec
Government must deliver suite of ambitious policies alongside new collective effort in the form of Social Dialogue to urgently address housing challenges. Proposed fiscal measures would cut the cost of new homes by €30,000 Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, says Government must urgently deliver a suite of ambitious policies to speed up the delivery […]
Carzone predicts January 25th as the day that motorists are most likely to consider buying a car
With New Year’s resolutions in full swing and as we inch closer to pay day, it seems that January is also the time that many of us start to think about buying a new car. Based on data from previous years and monitoring traffic visiting the site and apps, Carzone, Ireland’s trusted motoring marketplace predicts that […]
The Time is Now! ECO UNESCO are issuing their final call for students to take action and apply to the 2023 Young Environmentalist Awards
The final call for submissions to the ECO-UNESCO 2023 Young Environmentalist Awards (YEAs) is Tuesday, 28th February 2023. The Young Environmentalist Awards are a nationwide programme that recognises and rewards young people aged 10-18 who have taken environmental action in their school or community by generating creative solutions to solve environmental issues. Encouraging young people […]
Delays in Approval for Plantings Put Forestry Targets in Jeopardy
IFA Farm Forestry Chair Jason Fleming has said the delay in getting State Aid approval for the new Forestry Programme 2023 to 2027 means this year’s targets are unlikely to be met. “We’re off to a bad start. The delay is going to have a huge impact on the afforestation programme in 2023, and makes […]
AA Ireland drives EV the full length of Ireland on one full charge
Drive took place on Wednesday, 11th of January Car completed 615km with 2% battery remaining AA Ireland’s Blake Boland and Paddy Comyn have driven from Mizen Head in Cork to Malin Head in Donegal, the two extremities of Ireland, without stopping to charge. The famous route is regularly undertaken by keen cyclists and runners, with […]
New Ibec report demonstrates role of Belfast/Good Friday Agreement in delivering prosperity
Report marks launch of major new “For Peace + Prosperity” campaign As the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement (BGFA) nears its 25th anniversary, Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today published a new report that spotlights the significant economic and social prosperity that the landmark agreement has delivered for both the island of Ireland and Britain. Speaking […]