30% INCREASE IN IRISH WHOLESALE GAS PRICES COMPARED WITH JULY LAST YEAR

Irish wholesale gas prices were 30% higher on average in July compared with July 2014, when they reached four-year lows, according to the latest Wholesale Energy Market Report published by Vayu Energy. The company, which supplies gas to over 20% of Ireland’s industrial and commercial market, states that the year-on-year increase was due to a … Read more

InterTradeIreland Funding for Growth Workshop Limerick

InterTradeIreland is pleased to announce dates for our 2015 regional workshops and clinics aimed at encouraging companies seeking finance to do so in a strategic manner with well prepared business plans and to look and explore all finance options available to them. These workshops will provide an overview to attendees on the suitable sources of … Read more

National Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Conference

The Annual Cré Conference known as the National Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Conference will be on Tuesday 1st September 2015 in the Killashee House Hotel, Naas, Kildare. It is an event that anyone involved in waste, composting or anaerobic digestion should not miss. Key Speakers : Philip Nugent, Principal Officer, Department of Environment, Community and … Read more

Startup Gathering Launched

Set to be one of the biggest Startup events in the wold, Startup Gathering 2015will take place across Ireland from 5th – 10th October, with over 50 events being planned across 5 days, 5 industries, and 5 Cities. Dublin on Monday 5th October 2015 Waterford on Tuesday 6th October 2015 Cork on Wednesday 7th October … Read more

Intelligent approach to zero-defect manufacturing

EU-funded researchers are developing advanced technology for the manufacturing industry, aiming for zero-defect production of everything from aircraft parts to machine tools. Their work will increase efficiency, reduce waste, boost competitiveness and lower costs for European manufacturers, particularly small and medium companies. Working on the IFACOM project, supported by the European Commission, the researchers are … Read more

RPS wins Public Sector Planning and Environment Award

Planning, environmental, engineering and communications consultant RPS has been named winner of the ‘Planning and Environment Award’ in the Excellence in Business Awards by Public Sector Magazine in Dublin this week. accepted the award for the ‘achievements of the Integrated Dublin Waste Strategy and Poolbeg Project.’ The full implementation of the strategy will mean practically … Read more

2015 EPA National Information Day on Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5

The EPA is organising a National Information Day for Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5 on the 21st October 2015 at the Herbert Park Hotel, Dublin 4. This event aims at promoting Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 5 amongst the Irish Research Community and at supporting the active and successful engagement & participation of Irish researchers in … Read more

Intelligent approach to zero-defect manufacturing

EU-funded researchers are developing advanced technology for the manufacturing industry, aiming for zero-defect production of everything from aircraft parts to machine tools. Their work will increase efficiency, reduce waste, boost competitiveness and lower costs for European manufacturers, particularly small and medium companies. Working on the IFACOM project, supported by the European Commission, the researchers are … Read more

Bord na Móna posts operating profit of €52.4m

Bord na Móna recorded an operating profit of €52.4 million for the year ended March 2015, up €2.2 million or 4.3 per cent on the previous year. The operating profit was driven up by the commencement of commercial operations at both the Mountlucas and Bruckana wind farms and increased sales of milled peat for power … Read more

Kingspan’s new technology breakthrough

Kingspan Insulated Panels has just launched IPN-QuadCore, a new insulated panel core that delivers the best thermal, fire and environmental performance of any closed-cell material in the construction sector. Created with a bespoke technology process that generates a unique microcell structure, IPN-QuadCore is set to bring about a fundamental shift in building performance, resulting in … Read more