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Construction waste is Ireland’s largest waste stream with over 9 million tonnes generated annually.
- Over 80% of construction waste is soil and stone.
- Excavated clean soil and stone is a valuable resource which is better reused in other projects.
- The EPA’s new National By-product Criteria provide rules for the safe reuse of greenfield soil and stone and prevents it becoming a waste.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published National By-Product Criteria for Greenfield Soil and Stone.
These criteria allow for the classification of greenfield soil and stone as a by-product, meaning the material does not become waste. Keeping materials in use is one of the fundamental elements of a circular economy and enable useful soil and stone materials from one site to potentially be reused for landscaping, reprofiling of land and other similar uses.
Commenting on the criteria, Mr David Flynn, Director of the EPA’s Office of Environmental Sustainability, said: “Construction is the largest generator of waste in our country, in the region of 9 million tonnes annually with the bulk of this being soil and stone waste. Embracing new approaches to design, materials choice and modern methods of construction will shift the sector onto a more sustainable path.
Today, the EPA is streamlining the regulation of construction materials to promote the reuse of useful soil and stone that would traditionally end up as a waste. This opens up more opportunities for safe reuse, and offers greater regulatory certainty to the industry and stakeholders while ensuring appropriate safeguards remain in place.”
The European Waste Framework Directive puts a priority on construction and demolition waste. Construction activity comes at an environmental cost, putting pressure on our natural resources, biodiversity, and generating significant waste quantities. The scale of wasted resources and materials in the construction sector needs urgent attention.
Mr Warren Phelan, Programme Manager of the EPA’s Circular Economy Programme noted: “These criteria present a real and meaningful opportunity for the construction sector to follow a simple set of rules and in doing so reduce soil waste from sites and make tangible savings. These latest criteria are the third in a series of national decisions introduced by the EPA to support improved material circularity in the construction sector.”
Further information on the national by-product criteria and other initiatives of the circular economy programme are available on the EPA website.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, yesterday Saturday 24th August 2024 of Mr Billy Meaney, Bournemouth, U.K. and formerly of Kylenoe, Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his wife Maureen and his brothers Jimmy, John, Thomas, Danny and Brendan; the passing of Mr Meaney is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; sons Brendan and Billy, daughter Cathie, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers Michael, Patsy and Christy, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and relatives.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The funeral of Mr Meaney will take place at a later date in Bournemouth.
The extended Meaney family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
In ár gcroíthe go deo.
Our eye in the sky has pictured two attempts to create extra parking spaces in Liberty Square, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, over the past number of days.
Yes, vehicles travelling westward, rushing to exit the centre of Liberty Square, Thurles, have collided with unused chrome bicycle racks/stands.
Local residents report that motorists became anxious to avoid the smell emitted from drains in the area.
Sewer gas, causing this current stink, pervades the lower area of Liberty square; when temperature rise over 6°C, and once the wind remains blowing in a north easterly direction; the west end of town remains stench free.
Same is possibly a mixture of inorganic gases created by the action of anaerobic bacteria emitted through the towns poorly and recently updated drain system, particularly on the east of the town’s square.
Interesting to note that the first underground sewage and drainage system in Thurles, which then operated stench free, was introduced on 2nd December 1846 in 5 undertakings, as shown hereunder and at a total cost of £1226.00.
- To construct 42 perches of sewers from Richd Ryan’s to Derheen, cost £84.
- To construct 96 perches of sewers from Danl Dwyer’s to the bridge, cost £192.
- To construct 66 perches of sewers from Butler’s Gate to James Maher’s Yard, cost £132.
- To construct 9 perches of sewer from the Barracks to the Main Street, cost £185.
- To construct 66 perches of covered drain or sewer from the bridge to the turn of the Mall, with a tunnel under the river, and open a drain from the bridge in Thurles to Byrne’s Mill, with a tunnel under Drish River, to carry up the levels for the drains of the town, cost £800.
Hydrogen sulphide (also known as H2S, sewer gas, swamp gas, stink damp, and sour dam is a colourless gas, known for its pungent “rotten egg” odour at low concentrations. It is extremely flammable and highly toxic.
It remains a secret as to whether Tipperary Co. Council or our Municipal District Council engineers have undertaken a gas identity safety check, in order to set residents and workers minds at ease.
If Hydrogen sulphide is evident, same is rapidly absorbed by the lungs. Since Hydrogen sulphide is slightly heavier than air same may accumulate in enclosed, poorly ventilated, low-lying areas.
Prolonged exposure to Hydrogen sulphide, even at relatively low levels, may result in respiratory tract irritation, painful dermatitis and burning eyes.
Note: If you do own a bicycle and you attempt to park same in a Thurles bicycle rack, make sure always to use a centre rack; (the outside racks are really crash bars).
The waste continues.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 22nd July 2024, of Mr Thomas (Tommy) Pollard, Copper, Ballingarry (South Riding), Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
In his 92nd year and pre-deceased by his parents Martin and Catherine, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, his infant son Gerard and daughter-in-law Marie; Mr Pollard passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his place of residence.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; his wife and best friend Mary, sons Martin, Patrick, Tomás and Anthony, daughters Elizabeth, Kathleen, Ann, Bernadette and Mary, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, 24 adored grandchildren, great-granddaughter Aoife, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours, and a large circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr Pollard will repose at O’Connell’s Funeral Home, Killenaule, Thurles (E41 HH66) on tomorrow afternoon, Thursday July 25th from 4:30pm until 7:00pm same evening.
His remains will be received into the Church of the Assumption, Ballingarry Upper (SR), Thurles on Friday morning to further repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr Pollard, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended Pollard family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Note Please: House private on Friday morning.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Sunday 7th July 2024, of Mrs Mary Ryan (née Carey), Currabaha Cross, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and formerly Kilfithmone, Borrisoleigh, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Mrs Ryan passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.
Her passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sorrowing family; husband Tim, children, Denise, Brenda, Sinéad, Michael, Eimear and Claire, grandchildren, Saoirse, Emma, Conor, Laura and Thomas, son-in-law Cathal, partners, brothers Pat, Johnny and Bill, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mrs Ryan will repose at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Castlequarter, Borrisoleigh (E41 VX81) on Tuesday afternoon from 5:00pm until 7:00pm same evening.
A private cremation service will take place at Shannon Crematorium, Illaunmanagh, Shannon, Co. Clare, (V14 PV30) on Wednesday, July 10th next.
The extended Ryan family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time, and have made arrangements for those persons wishing to send messages of condolence, to use the link shown HERE.
Note Please: House strictly private. No flowers please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Milford Care Centre.
In ár gcroíthe go deo.
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