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Achill Island Sea Salt visitor centre and production facility officially opened

Senator Michelle Mulherin has called on Transport Minister Shane Ross to fund a major road scheme between Ballina and Castlebar and not waste the €10 million that has been spent since 2010 seeking a solution to the environmental issues that have blocked roads development in the area to date.

The recently appointed Longford/Westmeath Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Business, Deputy Robert Troy, has stated that the Government’s Climate Action Plan does not offer any new public transport initiatives and lacks substance.

The e-Boxer hybrid technology marks the first stage of the Subaru electrification strategy. And Subaru Ireland will have the new e-Boxer hybrid models on sale in Ireland this November. It will feature a new platform, facial recognition technology, and reverse automatic braking.

The chief executive of Toyota Ireland, Steve Tormey, commented to us this week on the Government’s climate action plan. He also gave his view on other connected subjects such as the challenges that lie ahead and Toyota’s perspective on the most viable solutions towards a zero emissions motoring environment.

A series of ‘tide markings’ have been painted on walls on parts of Galway city centre by the Extinction Rebellion group to “illustrate where the sea levels will reach” should warnings from climate scientists not be heeded.

Over the past eight years, Claregalway Castle has become the premier centre for botanical art and illustration in the west of Ireland, thanks to the annual Botanical Art Expo held in conjunction with the Galway Garden Festival every July.

Loughrea Credit Union is leading the way in climate change with the launch of its hybrid or electric car finance package. Since its launch a few weeks ago a number of loans have gone out to members with an average value of €20,000 over a five-year period. But what makes this product attractive? – an interest rate of 3.99% APR which will be offered for one year. With this e – car package are two charge points located in the credit union car park for members’ use.

Funding of €29,000 has been provided for coastal protection measures to be taken at Oran Island, Oranmore. The works will protect homes in the area from flooding and tidal events.

Mayor of Galway Mike Cubbard launched a new specialist diploma in corporate environmental planning programme at the PorterShed in Galway.