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FEATURE Grant Launch LFGrant launches Aerona3 R32 air
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beintroducedintoallaspectsofour lives, including the heating of properties.
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“Thislaunchcomesaheadofthe upcoming legislative targets outlined in the 2014 EU Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas (F-Gas) Regulations and aims to provide properties with a more environmentally friendly heating system that also champions a cleaner and more efficient operation,” added Barry.
source heat pump range. Available in outputs of 6kW, 10kW, 13kW and 17kW, the heat pumps feature the more environmentally friendly R32 refrigerant which boasts a lower global warming potential than typical heat pump refrigerants.
Commenting on the range, Barry Gorman, Grant Technical Team said, “The introduction of this range is a significant development for the industry as there is a growing focus on how more sustainable practice can
Visit www.grant.eu for more information on Grant’s product portfolio.
National Strategy On Artificial Intelligence
The Government have announced the launch of a public consultation on the development of a National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
uture Jobs Ireland 2019, important area,” she published in March last, said.
includes the commitment to The public develop a National AI Strategy consultation
for Ireland. The Department of commenced on 16th of Business, Enterprise and Innovation October and concluded is leading the development of this on 7 th November 2019. cross-Government Strategy, which Submissions were
will provide a high-level direction to invited from all
the design, development and adoption interested parties. The of AI in Ireland and is anticipated to consultation was also be finalised by year-end with a launch brought directly to the in early 2020. attention of a range of
The strategy was launched by The stakeholders with a Minister for Business, Enterprise and particular interest in
Innovation, Heather Humphreys and Minister of State for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection, Pat Breen TD, The purpose of this consultation is to better understand the views of the public in Ireland on the opportunities, enablers and challenges for AI in Ireland.
Artificial Intelligence. The Minister said that
educators and Non-Governmental Organisations and civil society.
Minister Humphreys said that the Future Jobs Ireland is ambitious and its delivery is built on engagement. “This consultation offers an opportunity for the public and all interested parties to air their views on AI and will help inform the development of policy in this very
the development of a National AI Strategy is an important milestone contained within Future Jobs Ireland 2019. “AI is bringing, and will continue to bring, huge benefits to individuals, businesses and communities throughout Ireland, but there are also a number of challenges that we face in adopting AI technologies.
We would now like to hear the views of members of the public, so if you have an interest in this area I would encourage you to make your views known. This is an opportunity for the Department to take into account the issues that matter to you in supporting all of those in Irish society to take full advantage of the opportunities and meet the challenges posed by AI, now and in to the future,” she said.
In developing the Strategy my officials have already consulted widely including with Government organisations, industry representatives, researchers and
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