Staying One Step Ahead of Disaster

Ireland is now part of an academic network which hopes to improve disaster preparedness in cities worldwide. NUI Galway’s experts have joined with 67 other universities in efforts to increase society’s resilience to natural and man-made disasters. The project, called ANDROID (Academic Network for Disaster Resilience to Optimise Educational Development), aims to promote co-operation and … Read more

One Agency Should Oversee Management and Protection of the Shannon

The Office of Public Works should be given urgent statutory authority to operate as the lead agency in monitoring and managing flood risk on the river Shannon, according to the Joint Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht. Other stakeholders should be obliged to liaise with the OPW and keep it informed of any activities … Read more

Public Asked For Views on Flood Management Plan For River Dodder

The Public Consultation Phase of the Dodder Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) study has been officially launched by Dublin City Council. Improved flood defences are among the key recommendations in a new Draft Management Plan which forms part of a study which aims to deliver better flood management along the River Dodder and … Read more

Roscommon Firms Seals €300,000 Canadian and US Deals

Global Flood Solutions, the Roscommon-based flood prevention and defence systems provider, has secured major export deals for its Big Bag System in Canada and the US as local authorities there prepare for the Spring thaw after a winter of heaving snow, which it predicts will cause major flooding across North America. The firm’s award winning … Read more

WYG Wins £750,000 Wastewater Project in Northern Ireland

Building on its successful relationship with Northern Ireland Water, WYG has won a contract to help improve water quality for residents of east Belfast. The Leeds-based consultancy will be designing, managing and co-ordinating construction design management on a new £750,000 project to reduce out-of-sewer spills to water courses. This project forms part of a larger … Read more

JFC Manufacturing Wins Environment Product Award

JFC Manufacturing, the Tuam-based based plastics company, has received the Product Award in the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC) Business Awards for the Environment. JFC won the award for converting waste stream bottles, into a raw material for use in the manufacture of pipes. These pipes are used as part of a storm water … Read more