Ireland’s ambition to move towards the health-based WHO air quality guidelines will be challenging, but will have a significantly positive impact on health
Ø Air quality in Ireland is generally good, however, there are concerning localised issues. Ø Ireland met all of its EU legal requirements in 2022, but it did not meet the more stringent health-based World Health Organisation (WHO) Air Quality guidelines. Ø It is estimated that there are approximately 1,300 premature deaths annually in Ireland due to poor air […]
Urgent action needed to improve Ireland’s household and commercial waste segregation and recycling performance – EPA
Over two thirds of wastes in general waste bins could have been placed in the recycling or organic waste bins. Food waste in commercial general waste bins is 30 per cent and in household general bins is 17 per cent. Plastics in the general waste bins are also significant for households (17 per cent) and […]
SOLAS Portarlington: Where Great Food, Plants, Markets & Events Await
SOLAS: A Hub of Activity SOLAS is gearing up for several weeks of excitement, with double market weekends featuring Farmers on Saturdays and Vintage and Craft on Sundays. If that’s not enough, we’re also bringing a Circus and a chess tournament into the mix. It’s no wonder SOLAS is the place to be every weekend. […]
ACRES Tranche 2 to open mid-October – IFA
DAFM has confirmed to IFA that Tranche 2 of ACRES will open for applications in mid-October, with no change to the terms & conditions. IFA Rural Development Chair Michael Biggins said “Getting ACRES Tranche 2 re-opened for applications as soon as possible was a key priority for IFA, and something we have continually pushed for. […]
Two Candidates to Run for IFA President
Two candidates have been nominated to run for the Presidency of IFA. At the close of nominations at 12 noon today, Francie Gorman from Laois and Martin Stapleton from Limerick had received the required number of nominations. IFA Deputy President Brian Rushe, who is acting National Returning Officer, confirmed that two nominations had been received. […]
Ireland can seize global growth opportunity in health technology if national strategy is adopted
BioPharmaChem Ireland and Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec groups that represent the sectors, today launched a joint Budget 2024 submission advocating for the Government to develop a national health technology and life sciences strategy led by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, with the appropriate resources appointed within the department to manage its implementation. […]
Puppy Love with Farmers, Craft & Vintage Markets Weekend at SOLAS Portarlington
An Exciting Weekend of Fur, Finds, and Fun SOLAS is set to come alive this weekend with a fantastic lineup of free events that promise a delightful experience for both kids and parents. A special treat awaits as eight adorable German Shepherd puppies, offspring of the proud head of security ‘Alpha’, make their appearance at […]
‘All we need is less’ – Zero Waste Europe demands urgent action on fashion frenzy stripping the planet off its finite resources
A new paper by Zero Waste Europe is demanding a concerted effort by governments to bring the fashion textile sector back in harmony with planetary boundaries, outlining a list of entry points for the transition towards sufficiency. The paper, entitled “A Zero Waste Vision for Fashion” examines the building blocks for a sustainable transition in […]
Reusable take-away packaging has significant potential to reduce carbon footprint vs single-use options
Reusable take-away packaging could present a compelling climate case over single-use alternatives if return and washing systems are properly implemented and optimised, according to a new study today from Zero Waste Europe, Reloop, and TOMRA. In nearly all types of packaging examined it found that reusable packaging can significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared […]
Medieval Knights Ride Into Bunratty For Inaugural Grand Medieval Tournament
Medieval archery contests, mounted swordsmanship and jousting will be showcased during the inaugural Grand Medieval Tournament at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park in County Clare this coming Saturday and Sunday. Reenactors from the Wexford-based Horsemen of Éire group will play the knights of the Earl of Ulster Hugh De Lacy and his bitter rival John […]
