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Eighty-two renewable energy projects have been given the green light, following the first Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) auction, including the Claremorris Solar PV Farm - the first of its kind in Mayo.

Residents of Marine View have been afforded significant funding towards a community environmental project.

A €10 million fund has been established to provide technology and devices for disadvantaged students at both primary and secondary levels, Longford/Westmeath Fine Gael Deputy, Peter Burke, confirmed this week.

Connemara's natural environment will be under severe threat if the Government grants a prospecting licence to a Canadian mining company, the Green Party's Cllr Pauline O'Reilly, has warned.

The transition to Electric vehicles (EVs) is being made easier thanks to a range of Government supports, Longford/Westmeath TD, Peter Burke has noted. However, Deputy Burke highlighted that more will need to be added by the ESB if we are to meet our European obligations.

The Climate Ambassador Programme of An Taisce’s Environmental Education Unit has opened it’s application process for 2019. This exciting programme focuses on identifying individuals in secondary schools, campuses and the wider community to work as ambassadors for climate change, encouraging people from all walks of life to make a positive change in their communities.

Scientists from the Marine Institute have discovered cold water coral reefs at previously unexplored depths off the west coast. The findings came about as part of the latest expedition at the furthest reaches of Irish waters.

The Research Centre for Marine and Renewable Energy Ireland (MaREI) has secured an additional €4.4 million in funding from Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and industry partners under the Sustainable Energy and Fuel Efficiency (SEFE) SFI Spokes Programme, to be based at NUI Galway.

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten will open a public information evening this month regarding the Government’s grant scheme for deep energy efficiency home improvements.

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten, accompanied by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, launched the 2018 National Spring Clean at a clean-up event last Thursday.