Consumption

Ireland tops EU countries for daily consumption of fruit and vegetables

People in Ireland eat more daily portions of fruit and vegetables than in any other EU country, according to a report released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Across all EU member states, just 12% of adults consume the recommended five or more portions of fruit and vegetables per day. However, 33% … Read more

Office Electricity Consumption Down 7% Last Year – CSO

Offices, pubs, and restaurants were the only non-residential building types to show a decrease in median electricity consumption last year, according to the Central Statistics Office. Mean electricity consumption increased in community and daycare centres (+8%), primary health care facilities (+7%), and retail units (+2%), whereas it decreased in offices (-7%) and pubs and restaurants (-6%) … Read more