It’s very disappointing that the Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment has failed to answer legitimate questions put to him in Dail Eireann on the threat of job losses in Bord na Mona. See the reply from the Ceann Comhairle here: Bord na Mona job losses
Naughten welcomes Taoiseach’s support for rehabilitation plans for local bogs
Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the support from An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar for part of the Climate Action Fund to be used to commence rehabilitation work on the cut away bogs in the midland counties. “Following the decision by Bord na Mona to lay off staff at the Mount Dillon works in counties Roscommon and Longford, and the decision …
Naughten welcomes funding for energy efficiency upgrades locally
Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation of funding for energy efficiency upgrades to local homes, businesses and community buildings that will improve quality of life and reduce operating costs. “A total of 18 local families will have their fuel-poor homes upgraded through improved insulation, heating, lighting, window and floor upgrades which will reduce energy bills and make these homes more …
Rahara NS make it to One Good Idea National Final
Congratulations to Rahara NS, Co. Roscommon who made it to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland ‘One Good Idea’ National Final in Dublin Castle this week. Have a look at the video and spot the cameo role from the Rahara girls!!
Naughten welcomes progress on Shannonbridge power station planning
Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed confirmation that the publication of a notice for planning application for the use of biomass in Shannonbridge power station in County Offaly will be placed this week. It is expected that a formal planning application will be submitted to An Bord Pleanála for the West Offaly power plant while an application to Longford County …
Naughten welcomes €83,000 for Rathcroghan Tours and making local homes warmer
Local TD Denis Naughten has welcomed the allocation by Minister Michael Ring of over €83,000 to Tulsk Action Group and Midland Warmer Homes in Curraghboy. “Tulsk Action Group has received €20,000 towards the cost of purchasing a minibus to facilitate visitors accessing the archeological sites of Rathcroghan. This investment will help increase tourist numbers locally as well as …
Naughten launches ‘Call for Applications’ under new €500 million Climate Action Fund
Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten, is today launching the first ‘Call for Applications’ under the Government’s new €500million Climate Action Fund. The Climate Action Fund will support initiatives from the public and private sector that will help Ireland reach its climate and energy targets. The deadline for applications is October 1st 2018. The €500million fund is …
How the new renewable heat scheme can help your business
Would you like to know more about the practical aspects of switching to green heat for your business? On Wednesday May 23, Teagasc and IBEC are hosting a workshop on the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat. The scheme, announced by Minister Naughten in November 2017, will offer commercial and industrial heat users an exciting opportunity to avail of financial aid …
Minister Denis Naughten announces grants for Heat Pumps are now available from today
Local Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Denis Naughten is today encouraging homeowners across Roscommon-Galway to apply for grants for the installation of heat pumps. Grants of up to €3,500 are available and applications are now open. “Ireland ranks among the highest in the EU for carbon emissions from homes. Switching to renewable heating options like heat pumps will …
Local Minister Denis Naughten invites communities to a home energy upgrade information session this Friday April 27th
Local Minister Denis Naughten is encouraging as many people as possible from local communities to attend an information meeting this coming Friday April 27th on his Department’s deep retrofit grant scheme for energy efficiency home improvements. “This will be the first of two upcoming information evenings, hosted by Irish Rural Link, and it will take place this Friday April 27th …