EPA Highlights Significant Increase In Government Green Procurement, But ICT Sector Lags Behind.
Of €1.24 billion spend by government departments on contracts in 2023, 82 per cent included green criteria, up from 34 per cent in 2022. There are, however, inconsistencies across sectors.
ICT Products & Services contracts included green criteria in only 29 per cent of cases, indicating the need for wider adoption.
In contrast, all reported procurement of Food & Catering Services and Heating Equipment, included green criteria, with a total value of €583,447.
Eight government departments lacked a formal system for tracking Green Public Procurement (GPP) implementation.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published its fourth report on Green Public Procurement (GPP) adoption by government departments. GPP allows public authorities to source goods, services or works that have a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle while also achieving value for money.
A total spend of €1.24 billion across 18 government departments was reported. Of this, 82 per cent of contracts, valued at €1.02 billion, included green criteria (compared to 34 per cent in 2022).
GPP implementation varied widely across government departments, with the number of contracts incorporating GPP ranging from zero to 100%. There was an inconsistency in application of green criteria across product & services sectors, with high adoption reported for Food & Catering Services and Heating Equipment (100%), but low adoption in contracts for ICT Products & Services (29%).
Launching the report Ms Laura Burke, Director General, said: “This report shows a welcome increase in the use of green public procurement by central government. Full adoption across all government departments is a powerful lever to achieve better economic and environmental value as well as showing leadership in a transition to a greener, more circular economy. The EPA has developed practical guidance to support Government Departments and other public bodies to accelerate green purchasing.”
Tracking of GPP remains an issue to be addressed with eight of the 18 Government Departments lacking a formal system for tracking GPP implementation.
Mr David Flynn, Director, EPA Office of Environmental Sustainability added: “Government, local authorities and other public sector organisations collectively procure over €18 billion worth of goods, services and works. Whilst it is important that GPP is used by government departments, a broader adoption across the entire public sector will ensure that public funds are used effectively and responsibly while reducing the environmental impact of our public services.”
The report ‘Green Public Procurement: Monitoring and Reporting by Government Departments, 2023 Reference Year’ is now available on the EPA website HERE.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; loving wife Gemma, daughters Ciara and Nathasa and their partners Eddie and Shane, adored grandchildren Caitlin, Averil, Grace, David, Michael, Eddie, Robbie, Malia and Ella, brothers Seamus, John and Paschal, sisters Mary and Helen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours, work colleagues in Lisheen Mines, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr McCormack will repose at his place of ordinary residence on Friday, May 16th and on Saturday, May 17th. His remains will be received into the Church of St. Colman, Mucklagh, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, on Sunday afternoon at 1.30pm, to further repose for Requiem Mass at 2:00pm, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining Old graveyard.
For those persons who wish to attend Requiem Mass for Mr McCormack, but for reasons cannot, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended McCormack 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.
Mr Stacey passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
His passing is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; partner Tina (Peters), daughter Kim, grandson Josh, sister Launa, extended relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
The extended Stacey and Peters families 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.
“Both families would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who cared for Mr Stacey throughout his illness“.
For those of you planning on heading to the shops this weekend, hereunder, please find opening and closing times of your main Thurles Town supermarkets, over this 2025 St Patrick’s weekend.
Liberty Square, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Pic: G. Willoughby.
St Patrick’s weekend 2025:
Aldi Opening Hours
DunnesStore Opening Hours
Lidl Opening Hours
TescoOpening Hours
SuperValu Opening Hours
Friday 14th
08:00-22:00
08:00 – 21:00
08:00-22:00
08:00-21:00
08:00-21:00
Saturday 15th
08:00-22:00
08:00 – 19:00
08:00-22:00
08:00-21:00
08:00-21:00
Sunday 16th
09:00-21:00
09:00 – 19:00
09:00-21:00
09:00-20:00
09:00-09:00
Monday 17th
09:00-21:00
09:00 – 19:00
09:00-21:00
10:00-19:00
08:00-10:00
“Go placidly amid the noise and haste, while enjoying this upcoming bank holiday weekend.”
It was with great sadness that we learned of the death, on Monday 10th February 2025 of Mr John (Blondie) O’Connell, Clonomocogue, Loughmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary.
Pre-deceased by his parents Tom and Mona and his daughter Sorcha, uncles, aunts Nellie and Sadie and brother-in-law Eddie; the passing of Mr O’Connell, is most deeply regretted, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family; daughter Aoife, sons Shane and Thomas and their mother Bernie, brothers Jimmy and Thomas, sisters Mary and Ann, granddaughters Lilly and Sophie, his son-in-law Patrick, sisters-in-law Breda and Kay, brother-in-law Dan, nieces, nephews, extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Requiescat in Pace.
Funeral Arrangements.
The earthly remains of Mr O’Connell will be received into the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady Loughmore, Templemore, on Saturday morning, February 15th, to repose for Requiem Mass at 11:30am, followed by interment, immediately afterwards, in the adjoining graveyard.
For those persons who are unable to attend the funeral service for Mr O’Connell, same can be viewed streamed live online, HERE.
The extended O’Connell family wish to express their appreciation for your understanding at this difficult time.
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