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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Tuesday, 02 September 2008 12:33
Dublin Port company again seeks infill permission
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DUBLIN PORT Company is applying, for the third time, for planning
permission to reclaim 21 hectares of Dublin Bay to expand its
operations.
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Planning
Tuesday, 02 September 2008 12:31
O'Connell Bridge 'is falling down due to global warming'
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AN
independent expert has been called in to examine O'Connell Bridge over
fears the Dublin landmark is falling apart because of global warming.
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Thirteen workers at
Roadstone in Arklow, Co Wicklow, were made redundant yesterday as the
company closed the stone crushing plant at the quarry.
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THE DECISION by An Bord Pleanála to approve scaled-down plans by
Arnotts for its ambitious "Northern Quarter" development brings into
focus again the conflicting views on plans for tall buildings in Dublin.
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Large Buildings
Monday, 28 July 2008 13:54
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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Monday, 28 July 2008 13:49
Government invests e40m to help Ireland meet its Kyoto targets
Written by News Desk
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 14:30
Competition launched to design buildings with exemplary energy standards
Written by Jeff Colley
A major forum of over 300 building industry professionals was told
today that significant upskilling is required across the industry if
government targets for the energy performance of buildings are to be
achieved. The event, ‘Sustainable Architecture Now’, was organised by
Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) in association with the Royal
Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) and the Office of Public
Works (OPW).
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Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Tuesday, 22 July 2008 14:31
Minister Ryan launches Low Carbon Homes Programme
Written by Jeff Colley
€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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New third-level unit to research energy and environmental issues.
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Renewable Energy
Tuesday, 20 May 2008 15:07
Results of social housing energy audit to be launched in Cork
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Delegates at a seminar in Cork on Thursday will hear results of an
energy audit of social housing schemes across Ireland. Attendance is
free and a limited number of spaces are still available.
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