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Publication: AgendaNi

First reported May 12 2013 - Updated May 12 2013 - 2 reports

Energy policy makes progress

Speaking at the Northern Ireland Renewable Energy Seminar, DETI Permanent Secretary David Sterling explained the context and opportunities for energy policy in the region and the progress made since 2010.Northern Ireland has made laudable progress in ... [Published AgendaNi - May 12 2013]

Entities: Northern Ireland, Renewable Energy, Energy Policy, STRIKE PRICE

First reported May 12 2013 - Updated May 12 2013 - 1 reports

Renewables: from research to enterprise

A recent Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) report indicated that Northern Ireland is outperforming the rest of the UK in exploiting links between universities and industry. Yet there is still very compelling evidence of a gap between university ... [Published AgendaNi - May 12 2013]

Entities: Northern Ireland, Sustainable Energy, Tidal Power

First reported May 12 2013 - Updated May 12 2013 - 1 reports

Attwood ends planning restrictions for solar panels

Schools, businesses and farm buildings will no longer need planning permission for solar panels following an announcement by Environment Minister Alex Attwood. The change came into effect on 30 April and applies to solar panels with capacities up to 50kW. ... [Published AgendaNi - May 12 2013]

Entities: Alex Attwood, Solar Panels, Northern Ireland, Solar Power

First reported May 12 2013 - Updated May 12 2013 - 1 reports

European Union

Co-operation and delivery

Marie Donnelly believes that the UK and Ireland are leading the way in renewable energy co-operation. The European Commission’s Director for New and Renewable Sources of Energy took stock of Europe’s overall progress towards 2020 at the Irish Renewable ... [Published AgendaNi - May 12 2013]

Entities: Marie Donnelly, Renewable Energy, European Union, Ireland

First reported May 12 2013 - Updated May 12 2013 - 1 reports

Energy research excellence at Ulster

World class energy research is taking place at the University’s Centre for Sustainable Technologies.The Centre for Sustainable Technologies (CST) at the University of Ulster has a long track record of providing research excellence in energy. Through a ... [Published AgendaNi - May 12 2013]

Entities: Carbon Capture & Storage, Power Plant, Gasification, Heat Pump

First reported May 12 2013 - Updated May 12 2013 - 1 reports

Fracking and health

New Brunswick’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Eilish Cleary, has analysed the potential health consequences of hydraulic fracturing. During a visit to Ireland in January, she met residents in Fermanagh to discuss her report. Here, she answers agendaNi’s ... [Published AgendaNi - May 12 2013]

Entities: Hydraulic Fracturing, Public Health, Shale Gas, Environment, Ireland

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

Maze conflict resolution centre approved

Planning permission has been granted for a ‘peace building and conflict resolution centre’ near the former site of the Maze prison. The proposed building has been designed by American architect Daniel Libeskind and Belfast-based McAdam Design. It is due ... [Published AgendaNi - May 03 2013]

Entities: Conflict Resolution, Daniel Libeskind, prison, Danny Kennedy, Alex Attwood

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

A5 project stalled by court judgment

Orders for the A5 dual carriageway have been quashed following a judicial review case taken by the Alternative A5 Alliance. The group represents businesspeople, farmers and landowners along the proposed route in County Tyrone. Regional Development Minister ... [Published AgendaNi - May 03 2013]

Entities: Danny Kennedy, Social Democratic and Labour Party (United King..., Regional Development, Sinn Féin

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

Snowfall causes severe hardship

Farmers are attempting to recover after heavy snow caused severe hardship across counties Antrim, Down and Londonderry. The bulk of the snow fell in late March but large drifts remained in place throughout April due to cold conditions. The average temperature ... [Published AgendaNi - May 03 2013]

Entities: Harry Sinclair, Michelle O'Neill, Agriculture

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

Care shifts towards home in reform plans

Northern Ireland needs to think beyond an “institution-led approach” to providing health and social care provision, Health Minister Edwin Poots stated as he outlined plans to implement the Transforming Your Care (TYC) review.TYC aims to deliver most care ... [Published AgendaNi - May 03 2013]

Entities: Edwin POOTS, Northern Ireland, Admission

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

Final debates on Marine Bill

The debate over regulating the sea restarts as the Bill enters its final stages.Northern Ireland’s Marine Bill is moving towards its conclusion with the Alliance Party renewing its call for a single marine management organisation for the province.The ... [Published AgendaNi - May 03 2013]

Entities: Massively Multiplayer Online Game, Alex Attwood, Northern Ireland

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 03 2013 - 1 reports

Views sought on future of primary schools

A major consultation on the future of primary schools in Northern Ireland has started and will finish on 30 June. Draft area plans have been published by the five education and library boards. The documents are available at www.puttingpupilsfirst.info ... [Published AgendaNi - May 03 2013]

Entities: Education, Trevor Lunn, Northern Ireland, Mervyn Storey, John O Dowd

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Renewables: from research to enterprise [Published AgendaNi - May 12 2013]
Attwood ends planning restrictions for solar pa... [Published AgendaNi - May 12 2013]
Co-operation and delivery [Published AgendaNi - May 12 2013]
Energy research excellence at Ulster [Published AgendaNi - May 12 2013]
Energy policy makes progress [Published AgendaNi - May 12 2013]
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