Growrings Blooming To Success In International Market
Innovative gardening product from Irish company GrowRings to increase presence globally Building on the huge success of their Irish launch last year, GrowRings are expanding their distribution to accommodate for international demand. GrowRings will be exhibiting at a number high profile international shows in the coming months, commencing with the Ideal Homes Exhibition […]
Launch of 2012 Supervalu Tidytowns Competition
The SuperValu TidyTowns competition for 2012 was today (30 March 2012) officially launched by Mr. Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, together with Mr. Martin Kelleher, Managing Director of SuperValu, main sponsors of the competition. Speaking at the launch in Killarney, Minister Hogan said, “SuperValu and my Department are asking […]
Minister Hogan Encourages Participation in Earth Hour
The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Mr. Phil Hogan T.D, today 30 March 2012, outlined his support for Earth Hour 2012. The Minister said, ”Earth Hour is a unique worldwide initiative that allows people to express their support for the protection and improvement of our environment. It’s a demonstration that the solution […]
Rehn Commitment To Food Aid Scheme A Welcome Support To Those On Poverty Line – Prendergast
Labour MEP for Ireland South Phil Prendergast has welcomed the European Commission’s proposal to extend funding of the Food Aid Scheme for the EU’s most deprived people to 2014. Funding for this programme had previously been secured to the end of 2013. But today Commission Vice President Olli Rehn told the European Parliament in Brussels […]
Hogan announces Public Consultation on Septic Tank Performance Standards.
The Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government Phil Hogan TD today (18.1.2012) announced during the Select Sub-Committee on Environment, Community and Local Government there will be a period of public consultation on septic tanks performance standards following the legislation being enacted next week. Speaking at the Sub-Committee Minister Hogan said; ‘Before finalising the regulations […]
Minister Rabbitte welcomes Ocean Energy MoU with US Department of Energy
Energy Minister, Pat Rabbitte, welcomes the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on offshore renewable energy research cooperation with the United States Department of Energy. Dublin, 29th March 2012 The memorandum was signed on his behalf in Washington last week during the Taoiseach’s visit to the US. Dr Peter Heffernan, CEO of the Marine Institute […]
Local Senior Entrepreneur Recruitment Gets Underway
Press Release Thursday, 29th March 2012 Tipperary Senior Entrepreneur Recruitment Gets Underway Almost 3,400 people, aged between 50 and 64, started their own business in Ireland last yearbut that figure could dramatically increase in 2012 if more people in that age group from North Tipperary and around the country were encouraged to seek assistance to develop […]
Minister’S Latest Statement On Single Farm Payment Redistribution Totally Unacceptable – Bryan
IFA President John Bryan said the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney’s latest statement on the redistribution of the Single Farm Payment is a massive shock for productive farmers and is totally unacceptable. Mr Bryan said, “Farmers are alarmed and outraged at the backtracking by Minister Coveney. Only three weeks ago, the Minister confirmed in the […]
Cloughjordan Ecovillage Experience Weekends
Cloughjordan Ecovillage Experience Weekends April 20 – 22, May 25-27, June 22-24 A new programme of events has been launched by the educational charity Sustainable Projects Ireland. It will offer a rich opportunity to learn about many aspects of sustainable living. The weekend courses, hosted at the Ecovillage in Cloughjordan on April 20-22, May 25-27 […]
Farm Plastic Recycling Costs & Levy Reduced By 20% – IFFPG
IFFPG, the national organisation responsible for farm plastic recycling has announced a 20% reduction in the cost of recycling at bring centres and a 20% reduction in the levy charge. Speaking at this week’s AGM, the Chairman Michael Slattery said, “IFFPG continues to review its costs and charges. As a not-for profit organisationwe are pleased […]
