Minister Ryan welcomes ESB’s €50m investment in Synchronous Compensator at Moneypoint
This is Phase One of ESB’s Green Atlantic @ Moneypoint project to turn the Co Clare site into a renewable...
Poorly treated sewage continues to harm the quality of our rivers, lakes and coastal waters, says EPA
Just half (51 per cent) of Ireland’s sewage was treated to the European Union standards set to protect our environment,...
Water quality of our rivers, lakes, estuaries and coastal areas continues to decline, says EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published the Water Quality in Ireland Report 2016-2021 which provides the latest assessment...
The government’s mandated electric vehicle targets are unrealistic and also another attack on rural dwellers – The Rural Independents
Speaking today (Thursday, 11th August), the leader of the Rural Independent Group, Deputy Mattie Mc Grath, said: “Banning the sale of...
Sinn Féin motion calls on government to scrap planned carbon tax hikes
The increase in carbon tax on fuels used to heat homes is due to come into effect on May 1st...
Ministerial no-show on peat issue a slight on the Agriculture Committee and on the horticultural sector
Teachta Browne said: “At this week’s private meeting of the Joint Committee on Agriculture and the Marine members were stunned...
Report shows how 60% of Tipperary households can reduce their carbon emissions
More than 35,000 Tipperary households currently use oil to heat their homes. Although the Government is determined to retrofit 500,000...
Government’s targeted home open-fire burning ban more extreme ‘greenwashing’ – The Rural Independents
This means more costly fuels due to 'low-smoke zones' designated for the entire country. In effect, this translates into every...
Clean Coasts and Irish Water are asking the people of Tipperary to ‘Think Before You Flush’ on World Toilet Day
Issued 18th November 2021: This Friday, November 19th is UN World Toilet Day, a day to celebrate toilets and raise...
Rethink Ireland and Ornua award €200,000 to organisations building green sustainable communities in Ireland
An organisation working to end the need for single-use plastic water bottles, a citizen science project empowering people around the...
