Construction News

27/11/2015

Energy Use Drops 0.5%

Energy use in Ireland dropped by 0.5%, according to figures from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).

The report, Energy in Ireland 1990-2014, highlights how for the second year running Ireland's economic growth has been achieved with an overall reduction in energy use.

Transport remains the largest energy consuming sector at 42% , followed by residential at 23% and industry at 21%.

-- Advertisement --

Dr Brian Motherway, outgoing CEO of SEAI said: "This is welcome data ahead of the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP21) in Paris next week. The analysis shows us clearly where we are still too dependent on fossil fuel fuels and where we are becoming less so. It has been so positive to see economic recovery in Ireland, and it is hugely encouraging to see that this growth has been achieved with an overall reduction (albeit modest) in energy use, demonstrating the impact of energy efficiency actions across the economy."

(CD/MH)

News Archive

Latest Construction News

02/04/2025

Celtic Interconnector Project Reaches Key Miles...

EirGrid, the state-owned electricity grid operator, has announced the successful completion of essential onshore cable ducting works at Claycastle Beach in Youghal, County Cork, as part of the Celtic Interconnector project. This marks a significant step forward for the subsea link that will connec

02/04/2025

€83m Investment In Limerick Road Infrastructure...

Limerick City and County Council has welcomed the announcement of over €83 million in funding allocated for crucial road projects across the county. The significant investment, part of a national roads funding package of €633 million announced by Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien, will see major

02/04/2025

Arco Opens Customer Discovery Centre

Arco, the UK and Ireland's leading safety expert, opens its doors on a cutting-edge Customer Discovery Centre, marking a bold investment designed to transform customer experience and drive industry innovation. This state-of-the-art facility brings together product expertise, advanced safety trainin

02/04/2025

Savills Ireland Announces Significant Investmen...

Savills Ireland has announced a significant investment in the Northern Ireland property market through its acquisition of Osborne King, a respected and well-established commercial property agency with 36 employees. This acquisition enhances Savills presence in Northern Ireland and strengthens its

02/04/2025

McKeever Hotel Group Acquires Armagh City Hotel

The directors of the McKeever Hotel Group have confirmed their acquisition of the Armagh City Hotel from its former owners, Kieran McAnallan, Felix Mooney, Brian McCormack and Ernie Fisher, for an undisclosed sum. The popular city centre hotel, which has been a staple of the Armagh community since

02/04/2025

Government Extends 9% VAT Rate On Gas And Elect...

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O'Brien, has welcomed the government's decision to extend the reduced 9% VAT rate on gas and electricity for an additional six months, until October 31. The lower rate was originally set to revert to 13.5% from May 1. Minister O'Brien had

02/04/2025

Concrete Slotted Posts And Gravel Boards Touted...

Concrete slotted posts and gravel boards are emerging as a robust and efficient alternative to traditional timber fencing, offering significant advantages in durability, maintenance, and aesthetics, according to industry experts. Companies like FP McCann are highlighting these benefits for both resi

02/04/2025

A2 Holywood Installation Works Underway

A project to install new Variable Message Signs (VMS) along the A2 at Holywood, County Down, got underway on Tuesday 1 April. The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) announced that the new signage will provide real-time travel information for commuters heading towards Belfast city centre and beyon

01/04/2025

New NI 2025 Roadmap For Clean Energy Transition

Economy Minister Dr. Caoimhe Archibald has launched the Energy Strategy Action Plan 2025, outlining the key steps Northern Ireland will take this year to advance its transition towards a secure, affordable, and clean energy system. This is the fourth annual action plan following the Executive’s ‘P

01/04/2025

PJ Hegarty Earns Gold Standard For Diversity An...

PJ Hegarty has been awarded the prestigious Investors in Diversity Gold accreditation by the Irish Centre for Diversity (ICD), a leading charity focused on diversity and inclusion (D&I) training in Ireland. The accreditation acknowledges the construction company's success in embedding the principles

This web site uses cookies to improve your experience and by viewing our content you accept their use. Click here to remove this notice.