‘No silver bullet’: Energy crunch could bite Europe this winter
Price-gouging checks at petrol stations and electric vehicle grants for French taxi drivers among Continent’s responses to global energy shock
Aviation
Air travel in Ireland is ‘growing faster than expected’
Carbon-dioxide emissions from departing flights rose to 1.7m tonnes in first half of year
Benefits to us and the State are underestimated when counting public transport costs
Buses, trains and trams contribute greatly to the common good, so we should tax flying instead
Sharp increase in helicopter traffic due to EU presidency
I wonder how this activity fits with our greenhouse gas emissions targets?
Continued growth in aviation deserve must be weighed against climate commitments
State needs international connectivity, but recent weather patterns underline need for careful scrutiny
Holidaymakers missing the link between air travel and the climate emergency
In the absence of any concrete political leadership in this area, what else is left but our own agency?
Irish airport passengers reach record high of 9.1 million in first quarter, says CSO
More than 850,000 additional passengers travelled through Irish airports in first quarter of 2026 than a year earlier
Newcastle Aerodrome lands on market with potential as drone-training centre and €16.2m price tag
Wicklow airfield is customs-approved entry and exit point for UK and has scope for development of drone centre of excellence
Parc Aviation’s profits soared to €3.8m last year
Latest accounts for Irish aviation recruiter show revenues rose by 7% to €135m
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