The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has been informed by Irish Water about a brown colourered discharge photographed coming from its Ringsend waste water treatment plant. Irish Water have said that they have not noticed any unusual occurrence or breakdown at the plant over the last 48hours. Irish Water continue to investigate.

The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton TD, has announced the second phase of his department's Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH). This will provide support for biomass boilers and anaerobic digestion heating systems.

The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton TD, has announced the second phase of his department's Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH). This will provide support for biomass boilers and anaerobic digestion heating systems.

Kilkenny City has once again be announced as Ireland's cleanest Town/City by the Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL). The IBAL programme began in 2002 and this is the first year that a city retain the title. Cavan came in a close second in the IBAL, having previously won the title. Tramore in Co. Waterford came 3rd. 42 towns and cities across the country are assessed each year by the IBAL.