Ireland banned nuclear power for a world that no longer exists
Traditional nuclear was never right for this State. The plants were too large - but the technology has moved on
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‘Now come the shortages’: Why the global energy crisis may just be starting
Oil futures markets are sanguine, but history shows expectations have often been disappointed
Ireland’s nuclear debate generates a lot of hot air but no clean energy
There’s little serious analysis making the case for nuclear power in Ireland as part of energy and climate policy
How high can oil prices go?
Government needs to plan in case peace deal on Strait of Hormuz proves elusive and prices surge to anything between $170 and $460 a barrel
EU tells airlines to pay passengers for fuel-linked cancellations
Rising cost of kerosene is ‘normal part of airline business’ and airlines that cancel risk losing slots, document says
About 1.6m barrels from State oil reserve to be released on to market
National Oil Reserves Agency says move will leave it holding enough fuel to last 80 days rather than 90 at present
Redistribution of jet fuel among EU member states under consideration
Commission proposes cutting energy taxes in response to crisis driven by Iran war
Iran dismisses US ‘ploy’ after Donald Trump extends ceasefire ‘indefinitely’
But United States military blockades of Strait of Hormuz to remain
Will Ryanair have to follow Aer Lingus and cut flights?
Jet fuel shortages are playing havoc with airline schedules
John FitzGerald: Ireland faces a possible winter recession yet has plundered its war chest
Government fuel package effectively takes from the poor to give to the richer as Strait of Hormuz blockade threatens even higher fuel prices
Holidaymakers face possible flight cancellations in May
Willie Walsh, who heads leading air travel industry body, warns of jet fuel shortages across Europe
Households could face electricity price rises within weeks
Europe only has six weeks’ supply of jet fuel because of the Middle East conflict, energy watchdog warns
European airlines have ‘maybe six weeks or so’ of jet fuel supplies left, warns energy chief
Differences between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear programme are main obstacle to holding fresh talks
Ireland’s future energy needs must be met by renewables and nuclear
Critical effort must go into balancing both so we have a competitive, secure and affordable energy system
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