Thursday, 28 May 2009 14:38
Annual energy savings reached Eur750 million in 2007
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The Irish economy recorded savings of €750 million in 2007 as a result of energy efficiency measures undertaken since 1995. The economy recorded a 10 per cent improvement in energy efficiency between 1995 and 2007 and the savings made in 2007 alone were the equivalent to the annual energy usage of half a million houses.
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The Green Party is to demand the introduction of climate change legislation as its price for continuing in government with Fianna Fáil.
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Thursday, 09 April 2009 10:54
Environmental NGOs to join social partnership talks
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ENVIRONMENTAL NGOs will be part of social partnership from now on, Minister for the Environment John Gormley has announced.
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Energy minister Eamon Ryan TD has announced his department’s supplementary budget estimates for 2009.
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Thursday, 02 April 2009 11:55
Irish Kyoto target forecasts out of date, says Cuffe
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NEW PROJECTIONS for Ireland’s Kyoto targets published barely a fortnight ago may already be out of date, Green Party TD Ciaran Cuffe has said.
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The €50m Home Energy Saving scheme is open for applications as of today.
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There has been a significant and sustained increase in the number of Building Energy Rating (BER) assessments being completed and published since January 1, when it became mandatory by law for all dwellings offered for sale or lease, both new and existing, to have a BER certificate.
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Call for contractors to register urgently
Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan and Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government John Gormley have launched a national energy saving programme designed to stimulate economic recovery.
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The Government has published a €4.5bn plan for sustainable transport to 2020. The Smarter Travel plan sets out Irelands travel policy for Ireland from now until 2020.
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Thursday, 08 January 2009 11:50
Ukraine/Russia gas dispute highlights Irelands exposure
Written by Jeff ColleyEnergy minister Eamon Ryan is preparing to go to Brussels for an energy ministerial meeting next Monday should the Ukraine/Russian gas dispute continue. “While this is a serious situation, Ireland remains unaffected by the dispute at this time” he said. The minister said that his department, the energy regulator and Bord Gáis are closely monitoring developments as they unfold.
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Tuesday, 02 September 2008 12:35
Government is urged to appoint State architect
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THE GOVERNMENT is being urged to take a much more pro-active approach
to architecture by appointing a State architect to advise on policy and
permitting local authorities to hire their own architects.
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Monday, 28 July 2008 13:49
Government invests e40m to help Ireland meet its Kyoto targets
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THE GOVERNMENT has invested almost €40 million to date in
carbon-reduction projects that will help Ireland meet its Kyoto
commitments.
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Tuesday, 22 July 2008 14:31
Minister Ryan launches Low Carbon Homes Programme
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€9m for developers of A2 rated housing
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Monday, 07 July 2008 18:03
Government announces new phase for Greener Homes Scheme as grant volumes exceed 22,000
Written by Jeff Colley
The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Eamon
Ryan TD today announced that the Greener Homes Scheme (GHS), having
made over 22,000 grant commitments to householders towards the
installation of new renewable energy heating systems, will move
immediately to Phase III of the scheme.
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Thursday, 24 April 2008 16:15
Energy refurb scheme for existing homes launched by Minister Ryan
Written by Jeff Colley
Construct Ireland can exclusively reveal that Energy Minister Eamon
Ryan has today announced the launch of the pilot Home Energy Saving
Scheme.
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Energy Minister Eamon Ryan has welcomed the approval by the Board of ESB of a Strategic Framework to 2020 which should see the electricity supplier halve its carbon dioside emissions.
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TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern warned of a "hard year" ahead as the economy took a severe battering on three fronts yesterday.
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Targets for greater energy efficiency in construction and renewable energy growth unveiled at Energy Forum, writes Jason Walsh
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Tuesday, 05 February 2008 11:59
Call grows for a new Ulster environment regulator
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The
push for a new environmental watchdog for Northern Ireland has received
a timely boost with a string of high-profile individuals endorsing the
demand.
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