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A two-day public consultation will get under way in the city today (Thursday) following the announcement of detailed plans to create the country’s first hydrogen valley in Galway.

So much of what will shape Galway in the remainder of this century will centre on where we position ourselves in terms of innovation, quality of life, sustainability, inclusivity and community.

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has been supporting the sale of electric vehicles since 2011 with over 32,000 EV grants provided to date.

Following the global reveal of the new Range Rover Sport, Irish customers are being invited to experience its qualities for themselves. The nearest preview location was earlier this week (20–21 June) at Lyons Land Rover, in Limerick.

Nissan’s shift towards electrification continues to gather momentum this week with the launch of the new Nissan Juke Hybrid. Pricing will not be announced until later this summer.

“When there is no light, shine forth. When there is apathy, show caring for another. When there is a famine, be bread to the hungry soul. When there is despair, inspire someone. When there is a drought, be a wellspring of hope. Where there is war, please make us all instruments of peace.” (Ronan's prayer for help).

Michael Ring, T.D. has today welcomed the announcement that additional funding of €126,000 has been approved by the OPW for works in Carrowholly under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works & Coastal Protection Scheme.

A number of young people and members of Foróige in Mayo spoke out on the climate crisis directly to policy-makers recently and engaged in discussion with TDs and Senators on a range of topics relating to environment and climate action - during a sitting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action chaired by Committee Chairperson, Brian Leddin TD.

The Department of Housing has given approval in principle to Mayo County Council and Tuath Housing, Association for a turnkey development at Black Oak Rise, Barrack Hill, in Newport, for the construction of 22 homes in total, to include a mix of houses and apartments - according to Senator Lisa Chambers.

Mayo County Council has welcomed the news that Cross Beach has retained its Green Coast award for 2022, bringing the total Green Coast awards for Mayo up to six for the coming season.