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‘Appropriate plan-led site selection is crucial for preventing critical ecological damage to the very environment that’s meant to be protected by the transition to renewable energy’

In the time it has left in office, the levers the Government has at its disposal to tackle the housing crisis are few and far between

Findings of Environmental Protection Agency study show climate scepticism is rare in Ireland

‘Why is this energy-guzzling industry continuing to expand when we know Ireland needs to rapidly reduce energy demand, both on security and climate grounds?’

Taighde Éireann-Research Ireland amalgamates Science Foundation Ireland and Irish Research Council with annual budget of more than €300m

New approach to have significant implications for farmers as it will allow for revisions to controversial 1945 Arterial Drainage Act

Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: Including row over hay is not going to be the last straw for the Government

It’s understood that the Coalition is to examine improvements to the existing collection system to deliver an increased level of funding being gathered

Looking back at the winners and losers of a term that was full of departures, arrivals, celebrations, apologies and the usual catfights

Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: Questions remain about budget and Biden

Call comes regarding heating homes as independent body welcomes 6% fall in carbon emissions by building sector

Do not be fooled by a cool June in Ireland - our planet is on track for its hottest year and cutting emissions is vital

Michael Flatley’s famous Feet of Flames should not to be confused with that long running Dáil Éireann production: Pants on Fire

Storage systems can bank excess energy from renewables that can be utilised on the grid instead of fossil fuel

Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: Martin lets fly, asking Independent TD, ‘What planet are you on?’

Chance of temperature event of 33 degrees increases from 1 in 180-year event in 1942 to 1 in 9-year event in 2020

Contenders Roderic O’Gorman and Pippa Hackett have emphasised different priorities for the future of the party

Party had not cleared deputies for take-off, but James O’Connor flew straight back to Beijing after casting Dáil vote

To combat ‘soundbites and clickbait’, project aims to provide trusted sources for public and policymakers

Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: Controversy over Crotty case engulfs military as Chambers makes step up

Government believes figure will rise with more extensive look back as unit commanders are summoned to meeting

The ocean is warming at twice the rate it was 20 years ago, but we still have time to legislate and establish Ireland as a leader in marine protection

Why the Aer Lingus strike is not an opportunity for Ryanair; the casual disregard politicians have for the European Parliament; and the dramatic changes in news consumption

Science Foundation Ireland to be subsumed into new State agency but unclear if Nolan will be involved

Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: Dublin City Council move shows impact of local elections

Financial regulator warns Coalition it would not be appropriate to continue with an expansionary fiscal stance over the period 2024-2026

New legislation to provide for fingerprinting, processing centres and stronger border security

A year on from Tubsgate was discussed at British ambassador’s get-together before Harris makes a dash to Castlebar

Science Foundation Ireland will in the High Court attempt to justify its decision to dismiss Nolan as director general of the State agency

This year’s contests offered an entertaining cast with a ballot box in one hand and hammy promotional videos in the other

Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: Local and European election voting finally begins

Cabinet signs off on plans for digital wallet and ‘life events’ online portal

Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock

Could Fine Gael be exploiting the most famous nipples in Dublin Bay North to deliver a seat in Europe and local elections?

Your essential end-of-week politics catch up

Science Foundation Ireland director general departs as State research agency is in the throes of a challenging merger

Series of measures agreed by Cabinet to scale up climate actions at a faster pace

Minister for Climate says Ireland has to be ‘really strong’ to avoid ‘horrific eventuality’ of climate tipping points

Environmental Protection Agency predicts emission limits will continue to be exceeded at a time when sustained reductions are needed

Ireland continues to be the second worst carbon emitter per capita in EU and ranks 20th out of 27 member states in progress to national targets