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Tuesday, 4 February 2025 16:39

The Irish Bioenergy Association want to promote the use of more biomass, biogas and biofules among other energies.

The Government has focused too much on electrification when it comes to heating according to a bioenergy expert.

Tullamore's Sean Finan is the CEO of the Irish Bioenergy Association promoting the use of different bioenergies as a sustainable resource.

Storm Éowyn saw over 700,000 homes across Ireland left without power, around 30,000 of which were in the midlands.

Mr Finan says bioenergy could have spared a number from the worst effects:

Enterprise Minister Downplays Government's Ability To Help On Home Heating Oil

The Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke is cautioning against big Budget 2027 expectations.
Midlands Prison Hit By Mass Overdose Incident

The Irish Prison Service says its working with the HSE after a reported toxic drug drone drop off.
Offaly Man To Complete Marathon Challenge In Honour of Ashling Murphy

John Healy is set to complete his 26th marathon to support the Ashling Murphy Memorial Foundation.
Recruitment Of First-Ever Professors For Ireland's Technological Universities Launched

The initiative was launched by Minister James Lawless.
Minister For Rural And Community Development Marks Two Official Openings And Launches In Laois

Dara Calleary visited Durrow in Laois on Wednesday.
Offaly Soccer Club Granted Planning Permission For Facility Expansion

Paddy Maloney Park in Edenderry is set to improve its facilities.
Offaly TD Warns Garda Protection For TDs Could Affect Public Access

Michael Healy Rae was attached in Dublin earlier this week.
People in Laois Facing Extended Water Outage Today

Uisce Eireann says it's working to repair the issue in Portlaoise and its surrounding areas.

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