Minister for Communications says Government anxious to avoid another Irish Water by doing it right

Issue of rural internet access likened to ‘draining the Shannon’ as successive pledges fail

Ireland’s postal zones and street linguistics give some places seven addresses. A new method changes this

Connemara island’s seabed territory charted

New Minister was a radio current affairs producer with the public service broadcaster between 1984 and 1994

‘We can say we have learned from the difficult past only if we make sure not to repeat it.’

Comptroller and Auditor General finds dues billed retrospectively due to ‘variety of weaknesses and errors’

The D2 office block, bought by Lone Star, was owned by developer Sean Reilly

National Anglers Representative Association says move would help fund fish conservation

National Anglers Representative Association backs a charge to promote angling conservation

Government local election candidates told to expect voting backlash if fee is imposed

Government says nothing decided yet on updating of 1959 Fisheries Act

Bord Gáis Éireann says utility would already be subject to regulatory regime designed to provide proper oversight

Explorer granted extension of licence for Barryroe oil field off Co Cork

18-month option covers large area of sea about 130km off the south coast

Wind industry business labels concerns a ‘non-issue’

Viridian, Blackstone and Centrica understood to be among bidders

Deal covering Helvick and Dunmore oil discoveries requires ministerial approval

Evidence on effect of sea lice heavily contested

Tunnel access “not required”, department says

Department of Justice gave internships to 90 people on social welfare payments

Minister stands by official inquiry into ‘Tit Bonhomme’ sinking

Maritime research cluster in Cork harbour

Operations on offshore site expected to begin in second quarter of 2014

Marine Institute study finds rivers near fish farm cages have healthiest stocks

Rabbitte to appoint ‘digital champion’ to oversee delivery of ambitious high speed services

Neither Irish Coast Guard nor State investigators aware two calls were made from sinking vessel

Reasons may include the poor strike rate of previous efforts, uncertainty over planning and concerns that the tax regime could be changed

Midlands wind farm would be like `selling the family silver’