New low-cost Home Energy Upgrade Loan Scheme supported by Ireland and European Investment Bank

Government-backed €500 million scheme will encourage homeowners to invest in energy efficiency. Homeowners will be able to borrow from €5 000 to €75 000 on an unsecured basis for a term of up to 10 years at low interest rates.   Ireland and the European Investment Bank (EIB) today reached an agreement that paves the […]

EIB and HFA back construction of new accommodation for thousands of students across Ireland

Financing of EUR 434 million to support the delivery of more than 2,700 new high quality, affordable student beds in Ireland EUR 200 million long-term European Investment Bank financing to support accommodation construction and refurbishment investment at Irish universities and technological universities agreed during EIB President’s visit to Ireland First ever dedicated student accommodation funding […]

Homeowners nationwide urged to avail of energy efficient grants to beat the cold winter snap

The deep retrofit program, SuperHomes Ireland run by the non profit Tipperary Energy Agency is open for applications for 2019   As the cold weather sets in, homeowners nationwide are urged to avail of up to 50% grants to carry out cost effective and sensible energy measures in their homes. These include insulation, window upgrades […]

European Investment Bank Backs Re-Development Of Limerick

Limerick’s economic resurgence took another giant step forward today as the European Investment Bank (EIB) confirmed a record commitment for an urban Ireland investment programme for the city. EIB Vice President Andrew McDowell travelled to Limerick for the announcement, which will see the bank commit to €85million in lending to Limerick City and County Council […]

European Investment Bank Unveils EUR 300m Irish Company Lending Programme

Companies across Ireland will benefit from a new EUR 300 million long-term lending programme announced by the European Investment Bank (EIB) in Dublin earlier today. The new company financing scheme marks the first ever direct lending by the European Investment Bank to Irish midcap firms.  New cooperation with Ibec was also formally agreed that will […]

Citizens To Vote On First Social Innovation Horizon Prize

The European Commission in cooperation with the European Investment Bank Institute will award a prize of €2 million to whoever can offer the best breakthrough that will help meet a problem facing society. But which particular problem this will be is yet to be decided – by popular vote. Starting today (16 September 2015) and […]