Day: 19 November 2008

SLR to develop island’s waste strategy

SLR Consulting has been appointed by WRAP, on behalf of Defra, to develop a long-term waste strategy for the Isles of Scilly.

Kilcock housing estate to connect to public water mains

A housing estate in Kilcock is set to be connected to the public water mains, ending the need for individuals to gain their water from an on-site well.

Eco village construction finally underway

Building work is finally set to start on a sector of houses in the Cloughjordan Eco Village project as planning permission has been approved for a quarter of the environmentally-friendly homes.

€50m set to be invested in wind farm

Some €50m is set to be invested in a wind farm project that is hoped will be in operation in 2011 in the west of Ireland, reports the Irish Times.

Ireland’s green companies may get tax breaks and grants

In a bid to attract more low energy companies to Ireland, further tax breaks and grants are set to be recommended by a new government action group, reports the Sunday Business Post.

Lightbulbs to become energy-efficient

Moves are to be made to introduce a phased ban on the energy-inefficient lightbulbs currently available in Ireland.

Marine and land planning ‘should be better linked’

Marine planning and terrestrial planning need to be more closely integrated than is proposed by upcoming laws, marine experts have said.

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