Wind farms break 1,000MW barrier
CHARLIE TAYLOR The amount of electricity generated by Ireland’s wind farms broke the 1,000 megawatts (MW) barrier for the first time last weekend, providing enough power to supply the needs of 650,000 homes. The very windy conditions last weekend resulted in an all-time peak wind output of 1064 MW on Saturday, generating enough power to...
440,000 must buy septic tank licence – Gormley
MORE than 400,000 homeowners will be forced to buy a licence for their septic tank under new laws planned for next year. Yesterday, Environment Minister John Gormley said he would introduce a licensing and inspection system for septic tanks, which will affect 440,000 homes across the country, mostly in rural areas. The department has not...
