Wednesday, 22 August 2007 22:58
Local councils are warned to clean up their recycling act
JUST
one in 20 households in Carlow and Mayo are recycling their rubbish, as
new figures show a massive disparity in recycling rates across the
country.
Published in
Waste
Wednesday, 22 August 2007 22:49
Cork Council takes legal action against quarry operators
THE owners of a quarry alleged to be illegal have been told to halt all
operations. Cork County Council has initiated legal proceedings against
the operators of a large quarry at Curraglass, near Conna.
Published in
Planning
Wednesday, 22 August 2007 22:46
Green light for major Enniscrone development
PLANS
for a major housing development in the West Sligo seaside resort of
Enniscrone, which attracted some intense local opposition and critical
observations from a number of public bodies, have been approved by the
board members of An Bord Pleanala.
Published in
Planning
Wednesday, 22 August 2007 22:41
Inquiry urged into Skellig rock conservation
An
independent archaeologist has called for an inquiry into conservation
works carried out at Skellig Michael by the Office of Public Works,
following its admission that it has been dumping rock and spoil at the
location.
Published in
Conservation
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Monday, 14 May 2007 17:02
Dynamic Ducting
Heat recovery ventilation, a technology that has become a standard building application in Scandinavian countries, is rapidly gaining recognition in Ireland as a solution to both problems.
Published in
Ventilation
Thursday, 19 April 2007 15:45
EU energy commissioner
Jeff Colley spoke to Commissioner Piebalgs about key issues affecting Ireland’s energy future and the importance of local initiatives such as Fingal County Council’s groundbreaking introduction of sustainable building requirements
Published in
Policy
Thursday, 19 April 2007 14:20
Local Housing, Global Benefit
Ever since the seminal Agenda 21 was endorsed by 150 nations including Ireland in 1992, increasing lip service has been paid to sustainable development in everything from government policy to manufacturers’ claims. However, as John Hearne describes, in Tralee Town Council’s Rath Oraigh housing development, local action has been taken with not only local, but global benefits that embody the principles of sustainable development.
Published in
Eco Housing
