NESC launches an exploratory study which catalogues and discusses environmental data and indicators in Ireland–‘Ireland’s Environmental Data: Inventory, Assessment and Next Steps’.[pdf, 3.85MB] In publishing the research study, the Council makes a number of observations and poses questions for discussion among those interested in environmental policy and analysis. The research includes an overview of existing environmental … Read more
Three environmental projects from Ireland have been awarded a total of €11.7 million in funding under the LIFE+ programme, the European Union’s environment fund. In total, the European Commission today approved funding for 225 new projects around Europe under the LIFE+ programme. The projects cover actions in the fields of nature conservation, climate change, environmental … Read more
We’ve just produced a new whitepaper [pdf, 445kB] on the history and future of ISO 9001. It provides an overview of how ISO 9001 has developed over the years, the benefits to businesses of using the standard and how the upcoming changes will affect organizations. ISO 9001:2015 ISO 9001, the world’s most popular standard for … Read more
The European Commission welcomes European Parliament vote in favour of new rules to improve the safety of consumer products circulating in the EU’s internal market – including those imported from outside the EU – and to step-up market surveillance concerning all non-food products. European Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani, Commissioner for Industry and Entrepreneurship, said: “I … Read more
In 2013 ISO/TC 207/SC 1conducted a survey on ISO 14001 and ISO 14004 covering a range of potential areas for continual improvement. The survey results were published in February 2014 and are published in four parts: Executive Summary [pdf,362kB] Final report and analysis [pdf,549kB] Survey design [pdf,208kB] Supplemental results [pdf, 1.65MB] The reports may be copied in part or … Read more
Work being undertaken at NUI Galway has great potential for clean-energy production, a leading expert in bioenergy and biorefining has told a bioenergy conference in Dublin. The expert in question is Bart Bonsall, technology leader at Ireland’s Technology Centre for Biorefining and Bioenergy. He spoke at the 13th annual IrBEA National Bioenergy Conference in Dublin. … Read more
Irish renewable energy company headed by Eddie O’Connor unveils eight utility-scale wind and solar projects which are to reach financial close and begin construction works this year. The projects, which are spread across four continents, have a combined capacity of over 1,000 megawatts (MW) and will generate enough electricity to power more than half a … Read more
Among all of the 400+ exhibitors at the 20th Investing in African Mining Indaba event in Cape Town from 1-6 February, this robust mobile truck-mounted drill rig by Sedidrill caught our eye. Geoscience Ireland (GI) has five drilling companies amongst its members, offering a comprehensive range of site investigation, water well and mineral exploration drilling … Read more
Smart Wall Paint is set to launch our clear whiteboard paint in Europe promising to provide “a double-whammy of extra functionality whilst maintaining the aesthetics of an education, home or business environment.” Our Smart Wall Paint transforms entire walls, including desks, table tops, doors, glass and much more, into writing surfaces, providing users with a … Read more
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, today said it is vital that the planned independent review of the Grid Link and Grid West projects provides clear recommendations as to how to proceed, so vital energy infrastructure is not further delayed. Ibec’s Head of Energy and Environment Policy Dr Neil Walker said: “Infrastructure investment is … Read more