New low-cost Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme supported by Ireland and European Investment Bank
Government-backed €500 million scheme will encourage homeowners to invest in energy efficiency. Homeowners will be able to borrow from €5 000 to €75 000 on an unsecured basis for a term of up to 10 years at low interest rates. Ireland and the European Investment Bank (EIB) today reached an agreement that paves the way […]
EIB and HFA back construction of new accommodation for thousands of students across Ireland
Financing of EUR 434 million to support the delivery of more than 2,700 new high quality, affordable student beds in Ireland EUR 200 million long-term European Investment Bank financing to support accommodation construction and refurbishment investment at Irish universities and technological universities agreed during EIB President’s visit to Ireland First ever dedicated student accommodation funding […]
Doras Urges Government Action on Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
Limerick based refugee and migrant rights organisation Doras has issued an urgent appeal to the Irish government, calling for immediate action to address the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the provision of safe pathways for Palestinians to seek refuge in Ireland. It follows calls for a ceasefire by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who says there […]
Uisce Éireann must use its new investment plan to end pollution of our rivers and coastal waters from waste water
Over half of Ireland’s waste water discharges are not meeting EU standards set to protect the environment. Uisce Éireann has committed to eliminating raw sewage discharges by 2025 from the majority of the 26 towns and villages with no treatment. Uisce Éireann still does not have clear plans to prevent pollution at some of the […]
The European Commission launches the ‘ImagineEU’ competition for secondary schools
In this school year, pupils in Ireland are invited to share their ideas about how to make Europe an (even) better place to live, with the chance of winning a study trip to Brussels! The competition complements the release of the toolkit “EU Democracy in Action’- Have your say with the European Citizens’ Initiative” that teachers can use to familiarise […]
People in Ireland support climate policies, with some opposition specific to local concerns and issues
People in Ireland feel that ‘others’ – such as future generations or people far away – are more threatened by climate change than themselves in the here and now. This means that many people underestimate the immediate risks and already-occurring effects of climate change here in Ireland. The youngest adults (18-24 years) consistently exhibit significantly higher […]
New Electric Vehicle Demand Outpaces New Electric Purchases in 2023 to date
Key Highlights DoneDeal, Ireland’s largest car website, has found that share of demand for new electric vehicles (EVs) on site currently stands at 23% when compared to other internal combustion engine (ICE) fuel types such as diesel, petrol and hybrid (“Demand” on DoneDeal is defined as a weighted mix of ad views, ad saves and […]
Expert Advice, Choice and Inspiration at this Autumn’s PTSB Ideal Home Show
Take advantage of professional advice, attend informative live discussions and meet hundreds of leading suppliers as Ireland’s largest home improvement show returns to the RDS. Learn about grants and incentives to reduce energy costs or make a plan to retrofit your home. Up to 30,000 people will attend the PTSB Ideal Home Show which returns to the […]
“Urgent action needed to improve private drinking water quality”, says EPA
Private drinking water quality is not as good as public water quality The total number of small private supplies remains unknown as not all have registered with their local authority. Eighty four percent of registered small private supplies were monitored in 2022, compared with seventy five percent in 2021. The government review of the rural […]
EPA publishes national criteria for recycled aggregates
Construction waste is Ireland’s largest waste stream, and current recycling rates are too low. Implementation of new national end-of-waste criteria will reduce construction waste going to landfills, and increase recycling rates. Use of end-of-waste criteria for recycled aggregates will support green procurement in the built environment. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published National […]