Ireland becomes founding member of IRENA
Energy minister Eamon Ryan today announced that Ireland has signed up as a member of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) at the organisation's founding conference in Bonn, Germany.
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Energy minister Eamon Ryan today announced that Ireland has signed up as a member of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) at the organisation's founding conference in Bonn, Germany.
Increased growth in green sector jobs forecast
EMPLOYMENT IN green sectors is on the rise despite an overall slowdown in the jobs industry, according to recruitment agencies. Jobs in green areas such as renewable energy will continue to increase over the next year, following rapid growth since the summer of 2008, according to Gary Barcoe, divisional manager at Stelfox recruitment.
SEI & RIAI host conference on low energy buildings
Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) and the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) will host 'See the Light 2009 - Energy Efficient Buildings, How Low Can We Go', a conference on energy efficient buildings on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 February in the Ardilaun Hotel, Galway.
IFA says 8,000 'green collar' jobs possible
THE IRISH Farmers’ Association has claimed 8,000 “green collar” jobs could be created by developing the renewable energy sector in wind power and biomass.
Massive job losses in architectural sector
Over 40 per cent of architects employed in January 2008 will have lost their jobs by March according to a survey conducted by Millward Brown IMS for the Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland (RIAI).
World 'needs radical cuts' on CO2
More carbon dioxide needs to be absorbed than emitted by 2050 in order to prevent catastrophic climate change.
Study finds that many homes turbines fail to live up to claims
Home wind turbines are generating a fraction of the energy promised by manufacturers, and in some cases use more electricity than they make, a report warns today. The results of what is thought to be the most comprehensive study undertaken of the industry show the worst performers provided just 41 watt-hours a day - less than the energy needed for a conventional lightbulb for an hour, or even to power the turbine's own electronics.
International Energy Agency accused of blocking switch to renewables
The international body that advises most major governments across the world on energy policy is obstructing a global switch to renewable power because of its ties to the oil, gas and nuclear sectors, a group of politicians and scientists claims today.
Local authorities given new powers to conserve water
Local authorities have been given the power to direct building owners and occupiers to prevent water wastage under a new order signed by environment minister John Gormley. The order brings into affect section 56 of the Water Services Act of 2007, which deals with water conservation.
Ukraine/Russia gas dispute highlights Irelands exposure
Energy minister Eamon Ryan is preparing to go to Brussels for an energy ministerial meeting next Monday should the Ukraine/Russian gas dispute continue. “While this is a serious situation, Ireland remains unaffected by the dispute at this time” he said. The minister said that his department, the energy regulator and Bord Gáis are closely monitoring developments as they unfold.
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Government is urged to appoint State architect
THE GOVERNMENT is being urged to take a much more pro-active approach
to architecture by appointing a State architect to advise on policy and
permitting local authorities to hire their own architects.
Dublin Port company again seeks infill permission
DUBLIN PORT Company is applying, for the third time, for planning
permission to reclaim 21 hectares of Dublin Bay to expand its
operations.
O'Connell Bridge 'is falling down due to global warming'
AN
independent expert has been called in to examine O'Connell Bridge over
fears the Dublin landmark is falling apart because of global warming.
13 redundancies at Arklow quarry
Thirteen workers at
Roadstone in Arklow, Co Wicklow, were made redundant yesterday as the
company closed the stone crushing plant at the quarry.