GOVERNMENT PUBLISHES POLICY PAPER ON FUTURE OF IRISH WATER The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD has published the policy paper ‘Irish Water – Towards a national, publicly-owned, regulated, water services utility’ following its approval at Cabinet. The Policy Paper sets out the Government’s views and expectations on the next steps…

NEW RESEARCH SIGNALS URGENT DEMAND FOR DESIGNERS AND DESIGN SKILLS Design Skillnet, in partnership with Skillnet Ireland, has published a research report examining the evolving design practice in Ireland. The research indicates an industry undergoing significant challenges including a changing definition of design and increased reach across industry. Technology has rapidly reframed the definition of…

MAJOR MILESTONE FOR LIMERICK SCHOOL AS NEW €20M CAMPUS OPENS THERE were double celebrations for staff and pupils at one Limerick school this Monday morning as the phased re-opening of schools began. More than 100 Leaving Certificate students at Coláiste Chiaráin in Croom returned to a very different environment – a brand new, state-of-the-art school…

JONES ENGINEERING – ENGINEERS WEEK Engineers Week is the perfect time to introduce you to some of our Engineers. Meet Adam. Adam joined our team in 2008 as an Apprentice Electrician. On completion of his apprenticeship in 2013, Adam left to spend a few years travelling. When he returned to Ireland in 2016, he rejoined…

WELLBEING DURING LOCKDOWN We are over half way through our Wellbeing during Lockdown initiative (8th Feb – 8th March). Participation has been fantastic – huge numbers have taken up the 99km walking challenge, attendances have been great at our wellbeing talks and online yoga, pilates and fitness classes have been a real hit. With restrictions…