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Thursday, 08 January 2009 16:35
Local authorities given new powers to conserve water
Local authorities have been given the power to direct building owners and occupiers to prevent water wastage under a new order signed by environment minister John Gormley. The order brings into affect section 56 of the Water Services Act of 2007, which deals with water conservation.
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Water
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Tuesday, 02 September 2008 12:35
Government is urged to appoint State architect
THE GOVERNMENT is being urged to take a much more pro-active approach
to architecture by appointing a State architect to advise on policy and
permitting local authorities to hire their own architects.
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Government
Tuesday, 02 September 2008 12:33
Dublin Port company again seeks infill permission
DUBLIN PORT Company is applying, for the third time, for planning
permission to reclaim 21 hectares of Dublin Bay to expand its
operations.
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Planning
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Tuesday, 02 September 2008 12:31
O'Connell Bridge 'is falling down due to global warming'
AN
independent expert has been called in to examine O'Connell Bridge over
fears the Dublin landmark is falling apart because of global warming.
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Climate Change
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Tuesday, 02 September 2008 12:26
13 redundancies at Arklow quarry
Thirteen workers at
Roadstone in Arklow, Co Wicklow, were made redundant yesterday as the
company closed the stone crushing plant at the quarry.
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Employment
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Tuesday, 29 July 2008 10:05
New thoughts on high-rises
THE DECISION by An Bord Pleanála to approve scaled-down plans by
Arnotts for its ambitious "Northern Quarter" development brings into
focus again the conflicting views on plans for tall buildings in Dublin.
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Large Buildings
Monday, 28 July 2008 13:54
Government invests e40m to help Ireland meet its Kyoto targets
THE GOVERNMENT has invested almost €40 million to date in
carbon-reduction projects that will help Ireland meet its Kyoto
commitments.
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Climate Change
Monday, 28 July 2008 13:49
Government invests e40m to help Ireland meet its Kyoto targets
THE GOVERNMENT has invested almost €40 million to date in
carbon-reduction projects that will help Ireland meet its Kyoto
commitments.
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Government
Tuesday, 22 July 2008 14:21
Minister Ryan launches low carbon housing scheme
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Government
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Tuesday, 20 May 2008 15:07
Results of social housing energy audit to be launched in Cork
Delegates at a seminar in Cork on Thursday will hear results of an
energy audit of social housing schemes across Ireland. Attendance is
free and a limited number of spaces are still available.
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Events
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