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Irish green IT scheme cuts carbonA scheme allowing Irish businesses to green their information technology and get the money back through tax breaks has seen one firm reduce costs by 30%.
Euro 540 million Irish eco-park could solve water needs
Plans for an eco-park could create 1000 construction jobs as well as supplying Dublin's and Midland counties' water needs.
Government blocks Belfast EFW
Plans for a £40 million energy from waste (EFW) plant have gone back to the drawing board after being thrown out by ministers.
Irish launch consultation on 10 year waste policy
Ireland has launched a consultation on how to deal with waste over the next decade and beyond.
Car free plans scrapped
A town in Ireland's County Clare has scrapped plans for a car-free high street just six weeks into a six month trial after traders reported a drop in business.
Anti Dublin Bay oil refinery campaigner dies
A well-known Irish environmental campaigner who changed his name to highlight green issues died at the weekend.
Dublin switches lights to renewable power
Thousands of street lights and hundreds of traffic signals in Dublin are now powered by renewable energy.
Irish launch business food waste collections
Businesses producing large quantities of food waste in Ireland are from today (July 1) subject to new waste collection rules.
Ireland notes contribution of science to sustainability
Ireland's environmental watchdog has published a report outlining how well-planned scientific research can inform environmental policy.
Harsh water restrictions for County Clare
Parts of Ireland's County Clare are to have their water supply cut following months of unusually low rainfall.
Northern Ireland publishes new soil rules
Guidance has been published covering how, where and when soil excavated from construction sites can be used elsewhere in Northern Ireland.
Cycling to work up 125% in a year
An Irish cycle to work scheme has seen membership increase by 125% in just 12 months.
Water restrictions again as Irish supplies run low
Residents in County Clare are again being asked to reduce their water use after a lengthy spell of dry weather.
Ireland's environmental watchdog gets Tweeting
Ireland's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is catering to an increasingly web-savvy public by posting its news and video updates on YouTube and Twitter.
Belfast airport could increase flight numbers
A ban limiting operators to no more than 2M seats on flights a year from George Best City Airport could be dropped.
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