Government announces package of measures to secure electricity supplies into the future and to help mitigate rising household electricity bills

Cabinet has today approved a package of measures to help mitigate the rising cost of rising electricity bills and to ensure secure supplies to electricity for households and business across Ireland over the coming years. The package of measures includes changes to the Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy (beyond those announced earlier in the year). […]

2,500 pints of Guinness, 1,000 selfies, 400 hotel beds and more as Dublin Tech Summit takes over capital

The organisers of this year’s Dublin Tech Summit (DTS) say they expect a surge in demand for pints of Guinness, an increase in the number of selfies and a spike in hotel accommodation ahead of next week’s leading technology conference. Taking place at the RDS in Dublin on the 15th and 16th of June, it […]

Enterprise Ireland launches Gael Offshore Network at Offshore Wind Forum

Enterprise Ireland has today formally launched the Gael Offshore Network at its second Offshore Wind Forum at Croke Park. The Gael Offshore Network has been established to bring together and grow expertise in Offshore Wind in Ireland. The cluster is made up of over 65 member companies. Launched by Enterprise Ireland CEO, Leo Clancy, Gael Offshore Network […]

Friends of the Earth report reveals significant barriers to retrofitting at household, community and national level

Current policy measures not sufficient to meet the needs of certain groups, while worsening energy price crisis heightens risk of energy poverty due to dependence on fossil fuel heating. Friends of the Earth today published a research report on barriers to retrofitting in Ireland [1]. The report was informed by interviews with experts in energy poverty and energy efficiency. It provides an overview of the […]

EPA Greenhouse Gas emissions projections highlight the need for urgent implementation of climate plans and policies

EPA Projections data indicate that: Total greenhouse gas emissions are estimated to have increased by 6 per cent in 2021. Planned policies and measures, if fully implemented, could deliver up to 28 per cent (4 per cent per annum) emissions reduction up to 2030. Ireland can comply with its 2030 EU emissions reduction target only […]

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