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14 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork have welcomed an update from senior officials on the creation of a new community park on the Lower Glanmire Road Residents of the area have been seeking that a strip of land under a footbridge from Clifton Terrace would be transferred from CIÉ...
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11 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Pest control company advises starting spring cleaning early to help avoid potential damage to valued possessions Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, is warning the public to be on the lookout for moths in their premises at this time of year. The spring months are when clothes, stored...
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7 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The National Transport Authority (NTA) recently launched the second round of public consultation on the Sustainable Transport Corridors earmarked for development as part of the BusConnects Cork programme. The latest round of public consultation centres on the Preferred Route Options which have been identified. This comes following the...
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6 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid, has welcomed the commencement of the next phase of works for the Celtic Interconnector project. Site investigation works are expected to take place on the cable route in the coming weeks as progress continues, to deliver the planned subsea...
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28 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Independent TD for Cork South-West Michael Collins has blasted the Government’s decision to approve the purchase of 4.1 million carbon credits from Slovakia at a cost of €2.9 million to help meet its 2020 climate ambition targets. Deputy Collins was speaking during a Dáil motion on the matter...
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22 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In its latest report “Ireland’s Gas Network – at the heart of Ireland’s energy future”, Gas Networks Ireland outlines the key role gas plays in Ireland’s energy ecosystem today, as gas continues to generate almost half of Ireland’s electricity, powers over 40% of Ireland’s heating; and one third...
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16 March 2023 By Mary Bermimgham mary@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor Councillor Deirdre Forde has launched a public consultation for the next Local Economic and Community Plan for Cork city. The 10 week-consultation period has commenced this week and will run until May 26th. The Local Economic & Community Plan is a six-year plan that sets out...
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15 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Green Skibbereen CLG has installed 6 Thermodynamic Solar Panels on the roof of CECAS at Myross Wood House, Leap, West Cork. Three new 300 litre hot water cylinders and corresponding Thermodynamic Solar boxes and a system controller will also be installed. After competitive tender, the contract was awarded...
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15 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Farming Now the brand new TV show is delighted to announce their new, fresh host for its brand new series starting Monday April 3rd from 10 – 11 pm weekly on Sky 181, Free To Air Satellite and worldwide at www.hotcountrytv.com website and Free Apps. “Katie Shanahan, an...
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14 March 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Retrofits in Cork already kicking off with training from the local Education and Training Board. MEP for Ireland South Grace O’Sullivan welcomed the vote this week on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, which was led by European Parliament chief negotiator and Green Party colleague, Ciarán Cuffe. The...
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9 March 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has taken delivery of two electric compact sweepers, marking a significant step forward in the Council’s commitment to promoting and implementing sustainable practices. This is the first time any Local Authority in Ireland has taken delivery of such machines, which will be used to maintain...
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8 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie AFTA’s ambition is to convert its entire aircraft fleet to SAF burning alternative power plants in the coming years and is currently exploring funding options to make this happen. Cork Headquartered, Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA), an Enterprise Ireland (HPSU) client company, training commercial pilots in co-operation with...
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