The Irish Times
Subscribe
Subscribe
Subscribe
  • Home
  • Latest
  • Subscriber Only
  • Crosswords & Puzzles
    • Crosaire
    • Simplex
    • Sudoku
    • News Quiz
  • Ireland
    • Dublin
    • Education
    • Housing & Planning
    • Social Affairs
    • Stardust
  • Politics
    • Poll
    • Oireachtas
    • Common Ground
    • Presidential Election
    • Elections & Referendums
  • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • An Irish Diary
    • Letters
    • Cartoon
  • Business
    • Budget 2026
    • Economy
    • Farming & Food
    • Financial Services
    • Innovation
    • Markets
    • Work
    • Commercial Property
  • World
    • Europe
    • UK
    • US
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia-Pacific
    • Middle East
  • Sport
    • Rugby
    • Gaelic Games
    • Soccer
    • Golf
    • Racing
    • Athletics
    • Boxing
    • Cycling
    • Hockey
    • Tennis
  • Your Money
    • Pricewatch
  • Crime & Law
    • Courts
  • Property
    • Residential
    • Commercial Property
    • Interiors
  • Food
    • Drink
    • Recipes
    • Restaurants
  • Health
    • Your Family
    • Your Fitness
    • Your Wellness
    • Get Running
  • Life & Style
    • Fashion
    • Beauty
    • Fine Art & Antiques
    • Gardening
    • People
    • Travel
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books
    • Film
    • Music
    • Stage
    • TV & Radio
  • Environment
    • Climate Crisis
  • Technology
    • Big Tech
    • Consumer Tech
    • Data & Security
    • Gaming
  • Science
    • Space
  • Media
  • Abroad
  • Obituaries
  • Transport
  • Motors
    • Car Reviews
  • Listen
  • Podcasts
    • In the News Podcast
    • The Women's Podcast
    • Inside Politics Podcast
    • Inside Business Podcast
    • The Counter Ruck Podcast
    • Ross O'Carroll-Kelly
    • Better with Money Podcast
    • Conversations with Parents Podcast
  • Video
  • Photography
  • Gaeilge
    • Scéal
    • Tuarascáil
  • History
    • Century
  • Student Hub
  • Offbeat
  • Family NoticesOpens in new window
  • Sponsored
    • Advertising Feature
    • Special Reports
  • Subscriber Rewards
  • Competitions
  • Newsletters
  • Weather Forecast

EPA report pushes investment in drinking water systems

EPA report pushes investment in drinking water systems

Agency expects water to be in line with EU standards by 2020, ‘16 years after deadline’

Wed Jun 13 2018 - 00:07
Unsaturated fats for cows a proven way to cut carbon emissions

Unsaturated fats for cows a proven way to cut carbon emissions

Teagasc gives outline of how best to deal with biggest greenhouse gas source in Ireland

Tue Jun 12 2018 - 01:00
Irish farming under pressure to reduce carbon emissions

Irish farming under pressure to reduce carbon emissions

Possible cost of €600m per annum after 2020 if there is no change in policy

Mon Jun 11 2018 - 18:40
Irish-based scientists help deliver heart attack breakthrough

Irish-based scientists help deliver heart attack breakthrough

NUIG researchers develop new device that allows better targeting of cardiac treatments

Mon Jun 11 2018 - 16:11
Stress the likely cause of tree death in Trinity College, says expert

Stress the likely cause of tree death in Trinity College, says expert

Second Trinity maple felled this week because of disease, but air pollution not a factor

Sat Jun 09 2018 - 01:00
Environmentalists call for alternatives to single-use plastics

Environmentalists call for alternatives to single-use plastics

EU crackdown on plastic pollution needs to focus more on prevention of use, say Coastwatch Ireland

Fri Jun 08 2018 - 01:00
Synthetic cannabis may increase risk of stroke in young users

Synthetic cannabis may increase risk of stroke in young users

Warning follows collapse of 25-year-old in US who had no family history of stroke or heart disease

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 23:30
Three young Irish researchers to meet 41 Nobel Laureates

Three young Irish researchers to meet 41 Nobel Laureates

They will be among 600 other scientists from 84 different countries

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 16:19
Grenfell problems ‘not present in Ireland’, safety reviews finds

Grenfell problems ‘not present in Ireland’, safety reviews finds

Report was commissioned by Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy after London fire

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 01:00
DNA study reveals fate of Irish women taken by Vikings as slaves to Iceland

DNA study reveals fate of Irish women taken by Vikings as slaves to Iceland

Ancient Iceland settlers had even split of Norse and Gaelic ancestry

Wed Jun 06 2018 - 19:00
Irish scientists pinpoint tackles to minimise rugby head injuries

Irish scientists pinpoint tackles to minimise rugby head injuries

3D motion analysis lab trials with elite players confirm tackling lower trunk is safer

Wed Jun 06 2018 - 18:44
What will Brexit mean for Irish students?

What will Brexit mean for Irish students?

Future relationship with UK will have far-reaching consequences for thousands of students

Tue Jun 05 2018 - 00:00
The three kinds of climate denier

The three kinds of climate denier

Nobody says global warming is ‘all bullshit’ any more. Instead they say it’s too costly

Sat Jun 02 2018 - 06:00
Ireland faces ‘spiralling crisis’ over carbon emissions

Ireland faces ‘spiralling crisis’ over carbon emissions

EPA figures show State likely to miss EU goal to cut down on greenhouse gases released

Fri Jun 01 2018 - 11:47
Ireland locked in trend of rising carbon emissions, says EPA

Ireland locked in trend of rising carbon emissions, says EPA

Strong economic growth and increasing fossil fuel consumption cited for increase

Thu May 31 2018 - 10:17
Call for Ireland to maintain strong research links with UK after Brexit

Call for Ireland to maintain strong research links with UK after Brexit

Royal Irish Academy admits 28 new members

Tue May 29 2018 - 21:30
Plan to draw up clinical guidelines to introduce abortion services

Plan to draw up clinical guidelines to introduce abortion services

GP bodies and medical groups will be involved in consultation process, says Minister

Tue May 29 2018 - 05:00
Third of A&E attendances on Saturday nights are alcohol related

Third of A&E attendances on Saturday nights are alcohol related

New research shows substantial burden of alcohol on hospitals and emergency services

Mon May 28 2018 - 21:30
Experts act to monitor degraded air quality in Cork city

Experts act to monitor degraded air quality in Cork city

Areas reaching hazardous levels comparable with those found in London, research shows

Mon May 28 2018 - 20:12
Social media effort helped reverse HPV vaccination drop, experts say

Social media effort helped reverse HPV vaccination drop, experts say

Negative trend linked to parental concerns reversed, unlike in Japan and Denmark

Sat May 26 2018 - 06:00
Familiar problem for feathered forebears: Dinosaurs had dandruff too

Familiar problem for feathered forebears: Dinosaurs had dandruff too

Microraptor, Beipiaosaurus and Sinornithosaurus ‘clearly shed their skin in flakes’

Fri May 25 2018 - 17:01
Penalties for missing climate change goals to be less than claimed, Minister says

Penalties for missing climate change goals to be less than claimed, Minister says

Experts say Ireland in line for fines of up to €600m for missing 2020 carbon cuts target

Fri May 25 2018 - 13:29
‘Inaction’ on climate goals could cost Government up to €600m

‘Inaction’ on climate goals could cost Government up to €600m

European Commission report warns of limited progress in decarbonising the economy

Thu May 24 2018 - 18:48
Prof Shane Higgins appointed new master of National Maternity Hospital

Prof Shane Higgins appointed new master of National Maternity Hospital

Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist will take up post next January

Thu May 24 2018 - 15:45
Brexit ‘in any form’ detrimental to Britain’s health

Brexit ‘in any form’ detrimental to Britain’s health

Most vulnerable, including poor reliant on food banks at risk – British Medical Journal

Wed May 23 2018 - 23:30
Mistruth in science: why is it so prevalent?

Mistruth in science: why is it so prevalent?

Winner of 2018 Mary Mulvihill Award tackles difficult question with a punchy, passionate paper

Wed May 23 2018 - 19:23
Naughten accuses environment committee of ‘greenwashing’ waste reduction Bill

Naughten accuses environment committee of ‘greenwashing’ waste reduction Bill

Blog posting comes after committee voted down Minister’s amendment on compulsory ‘deposit and return’ of drinks containers

Wed May 23 2018 - 11:41
New Talamh Awards to recognise smart farming

New Talamh Awards to recognise smart farming

Programme to showcase best practice across agriculture

Wed May 23 2018 - 10:59
Time to think of Young Scientist expo 2019

Time to think of Young Scientist expo 2019

BT survey reveals Stem employees find their work inspiring, pioneering and better paid

Wed May 23 2018 - 10:12
Minister tries to stall 'reckless' drink-can return scheme

Minister tries to stall 'reckless' drink-can return scheme

Committee members rebuff attempt by Denis Naughten to water down waste reduction bill

Wed May 23 2018 - 08:32
Seanad motion to call for marine protected areas off Irish coasts

Seanad motion to call for marine protected areas off Irish coasts

Senator Grace O’Sullivan says vulnerable areas should be first to be protected

Tue May 22 2018 - 21:44
Ireland’s first ‘seabin’ sets sail in search of plastic waste

Ireland’s first ‘seabin’ sets sail in search of plastic waste

Dún Laoghaire environmental initiative crowd-funded by 11-year-old girl

Tue May 22 2018 - 13:14
First Irish study of adult exposure to pesticide glyphosate

First Irish study of adult exposure to pesticide glyphosate

Population subjected to ‘low exposure’ but within EU safety limits, NUIG study finds

Mon May 21 2018 - 20:31
Blue flags 2018: Record number of Irish beaches given awards

Blue flags 2018: Record number of Irish beaches given awards

Has your local beach made the list? 83 Irish beaches and seven marinas achieve the accolade

Mon May 21 2018 - 12:03
Joint effort in attempt to preserve Irish bee species

Joint effort in attempt to preserve Irish bee species

Bee populations in Ireland and globally have declined significantly, making them endangered

Sat May 19 2018 - 20:12
Cancer controversies ‘might not arise’ if patients had electronic access to records

Cancer controversies ‘might not arise’ if patients had electronic access to records

Experts say tisotumab vedotin potentially promising against cervical cancer

Sat May 19 2018 - 05:30
Most Irish people with cancer willing to join clinical trials, new survey shows

Most Irish people with cancer willing to join clinical trials, new survey shows

Prof Bryan Hennessy says decline in Government funding makes it difficult for clinical trials

Fri May 18 2018 - 19:00
Consumers to benefit when wind, solar put ‘at heart’ of energy system

Consumers to benefit when wind, solar put ‘at heart’ of energy system

Wind farmers’ group meeting hears draconian planning system delaying projects

Thu May 17 2018 - 22:12
Irish plans to develop new cannabis-based treatments for epilepsy announced

Irish plans to develop new cannabis-based treatments for epilepsy announced

An estimated 10,000 people in Ireland are resistant to current treatments for epilepsy

Wed May 16 2018 - 21:50
Ireland can’t cajole its way out of meeting commitments on energy, says expert

Ireland can’t cajole its way out of meeting commitments on energy, says expert

Failures to achieve targets in period up to 2020 are ‘ticking exchequer timebomb’

Wed May 16 2018 - 21:39
Coastal pollution undermining Dublin’s tourism, says councillor

Coastal pollution undermining Dublin’s tourism, says councillor

Green Party’s David Healy says raw sewage being discharged into Capital’s bathing areas

Wed May 16 2018 - 20:29
Sandymount Strand branded ‘poor’ in Irish bathing waters report

Sandymount Strand branded ‘poor’ in Irish bathing waters report

Seven coastal bathing waters ‘vulnerable to pollution’ fail to meet minimum standard

Wed May 16 2018 - 00:47
Water quality at five Dublin beaches judged ‘poor’

Water quality at five Dublin beaches judged ‘poor’

Beaches fail to meet EU standards due to surface pollution and sewage discharges

Wed May 16 2018 - 00:01
Retailer expects to divert millions of coffee cups from landfill

Retailer expects to divert millions of coffee cups from landfill

SuperValu and Centra to introduce compostable cups, lids suitable for brown bins

Tue May 15 2018 - 21:15
Irish bumblebee population in decline

Irish bumblebee population in decline

Of 98 Irish wild bee species, one-third are threatened with extinction, monitors find

Tue May 15 2018 - 00:01
Special worker permits to be issued for people outside EEA in agri-food sector

Special worker permits to be issued for people outside EEA in agri-food sector

Scheme aims to address labour shortages in horticulture, meat processing and dairying

Mon May 14 2018 - 21:00
Ireland has once-in-a-lifetime chance, says former Unilever boss

Ireland has once-in-a-lifetime chance, says former Unilever boss

State could be globally significant research centre after Brexit, Niall FitzGerald believes

Sun May 13 2018 - 19:42
Forum hears of need to bolster post-Brexit UK-Ireland research

Forum hears of need to bolster post-Brexit UK-Ireland research

Despite disruption, bilateral research to continue with extra funding from Dublin

Fri May 11 2018 - 21:12
More third level spending needed to attract top academics

More third level spending needed to attract top academics

Lack of education funding sees Irish universities fall in global rankings, conference told

Thu May 10 2018 - 21:35
Medicinal cannabis: Where does Ireland stand?

Medicinal cannabis: Where does Ireland stand?

Use of these forms of cannabis is very restricted despite moves to permit limited use

Thu May 10 2018 - 13:54
  • 1
  • …
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • …
  • 81
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58
  • 59
  • 60
  • 61
  • 62
  • 63
  • 64
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 73
  • 74
  • 75
  • 76
  • 77
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80

Download The Irish Times iOS App from the App StoreOpens in new windowGet The Irish Times App on the Google Play StoreOpens in new window
  • Why Subscribe?
  • Subscription Bundles
  • Subscriber Rewards
  • Student Subscription
  • Subscription Help CentreOpens in new window
  • Home DeliveryOpens in new window
  • Contact Us
  • Help CentreOpens in new window
  • My Account
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • The Irish Times Trust
  • Careers
  • ePaper
  • Crosswords & puzzles
  • Newspaper Archive
  • Newsletters
  • Article IndexOpens in new window
  • Discount CodesOpens in new window
MyHome.ieOpens in new windowThe GlossOpens in new windowRecruit IrelandOpens in new windowRIP.ieOpens in new window
The Irish Times
Irish Times on WhatsAppIrish Times on FacebookIrish Times on XIrish Times on LinkedInIrish Times on Instagram
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Cookie Information
Cookie Settings
Community Standards
Copyright

© 2025 The Irish Times DAC