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Jim Higgins, MEP for Ireland North West, has called for the Environment Minister Phil Hogan to consider introducing a new system in conjunction with the major bottlers which would see consumers get 10 cents back for every glass bottle they return to the supermarket.

The cost of running a family car in Ireland has risen by 5.8 per cent in the last 12 months, according to the AA’s annual survey of motoring costs. It now costs €11,817 to run a small family car in the B and C tax category (typical engine size of 1251 - 1500cc) for a year; up by €646 on the figure for 2010.

The cost of running a family car in Ireland has risen by 5.8 per cent in the last 12 months, according to the AA's annual survey of motoring costs. It now costs €11,817 to run a small family car in the Band C tax category (typical engine size of 1251 – 1500cc) for a year; up by €646 on the figure for 2010.

Galway Rose Ciara Keane is on the lookout for big-hearted people as she prepares to shake up the Galway Marathon Festival in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation this August 28. Together with Galway county footballer Fiachra Breathnach, Keane limbered up for the special Galway City Mini Marathon taking place as one of three races in the marathon festival next month. Kitted out in electric red Irish Heart Foundation headbands, legwarmers, and matching t-shirts, the pair encouraged runners and walkers of all levels to join in the fun and raise money to keep more hearts beating.

There has been some slight relief at the pumps in recent weeks, as the latest AA fuel price survey reveals that petrol and diesel prices both fell back this month.

There has been some very slight relief at the pumps in recent weeks as the latest AA fuel price survey reveals that petrol and diesel prices both fell this month. Petrol dropped by 1.6 cent to an average of 151.3 cent per litre, while diesel fell more sharply, down 3.2 cent to an average of 142.8 nationwide.

There has been some very slight relief at the pumps in recent weeks as the latest AA fuel price survey reveals that petrol and diesel prices both fell this month. Petrol dropped by 1.6 cent to an average of 151.3 cent per litre, while diesel fell more sharply, down 3.2 cent to an average of 142.8 nationwide.

New car sales for May were up just over 10 per cent compared to the same month in 2010, according to figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry. New car sales at 9,471 for the month were up 10.38 per cent on May 2010 (8,580).

Westmeath members of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) have this week called for the abolition of the Carbon Tax on marked green diesel as it is having a crippling affect on the Irish farming industry.

The establishment of a national wetlands park would alleviate flooding from the River Shannon and offer hope to communities in the catchment of the river basin, according to Fine Gael General Election candidate, Deputy Denis Naughten.