Waste management group Greenstar could cement its position as Ireland's largest waste management group by finalising a deal to buy part or all of its rival Panda Waste.

Ireland could become a leader in marine energy, according to the US ambassador.

Environmental management and waste management firms are among those to benefit from a scheme to help start-ups, which is launching again.

The possibilities of high returns in waste management were revealed by the announcement of a 163% rise in profits by one Co Clare company.

Eight international agricultural centres working to achieve sustainable food security and help farmers deal with the consequences of climate change have received Euro 4m from Irish Aid.