Update on School Transport Scheme 2020/21 – Bus Éireann
Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, operates the School Transport Scheme on behalf of the Department of Education. Almost 120,000 students use school transport, accounting for 40 million journeys each year. More than 100 people work on the Scheme, excluding drivers and mechanics, and there are 11 dedicated local school transport offices right throughout the […]
Tyndall’s CALIN Team Gets Set to Fast Track Local SMEs and Start-Ups
Ireland’s Tyndall National Institute is working with local businesses and individuals with novel research and development ideas under the Celtic Advanced Life Science Innovation Network (CALIN) programme, a partnership between Irish and Welsh academic organisations. Becoming part of the CALIN programme enables start-ups and SMEs to access labs, knowledge and the expertise to develop, prototype […]
ALONE appeal for a reform to the State Pension system in the upcoming budget
ALONE, the organisation which supports older people is calling on Government to reassess its approach to pensions and to reform the current system to protect future generations, as well as those currently in receipt of pensions. With financial issues being one of the biggest concerns raised by the older people who use ALONE’s services, […]
2020 Macra na Feirme FBD Young Farmer of the Year deadline extended to September 4th
The search for the 22nd Macra na Feirme FBD Young Farmer of the Year has been extended until Friday September 4th. Organised by Macra na Feirme and supported by the IFA, there are additional awards on offer alongside the main prize this year. Young farmers involved in sectors such as Dairy, Drystock (beef and sheep), Land […]
Major report on the strategic plan for the Irish Crops sector launched
The Teagasc Tillage Stakeholder Consultative Group and Minister Heydon has launched a key report, for the Irish Tillage sector entitled Crops 2030 – A strategic plan to deliver environmental and economic sustainability for the Irish Crops Sector. The report assesses the current state of the sector and provides 54 tangible recommendations. These collectively highlight how tillage farming […]
Fostering a circular economy is critically important in terms of Ireland’s green recovery, says EPA
EPA publishes the National Waste Prevention Programme 2019 report highlighting activities and initiatives which support the transition to a circular economy in Ireland. Over €400,000 invested through Green Enterprise programme to support innovation and demonstration projects for the circular economy. CIRCULÉIRE, Ireland’s circular manufacturing platform, established – targeting 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and […]
Cheese – new insights into an age-old food
The most detailed study to date of the microbes in cheese is published today in Nature Food by a team of researchers at Teagasc and APC Microbiome Ireland SFI Research Centre, led by Professor Paul Cotter. For this study, the team employed the most advanced DNA technologies to characterise in great depth the microbiology of 184 samples […]
Network of cycling and walking groups launch ‘Get To School On Your Own Fuel’ campaign!
Cycling campaign groups from all over Ireland – members of Cyclist.ie, the Irish Cycling Advocacy Network — today issued a call to parents, teachers, schools, sports clubs, local authorities and other groups and individuals to support a National Cycle / Walk / Scoot to School promotion to help families familiarise themselves with their school routes. […]
