Ossian Smyth

The rollout of the National Broadband Plan is ahead of target, according to the latest quarterly update

Harry McGee looks at the party's performance in Government ahead of the party's annual conference in Cork

Fianna Fáil figures say Taoiseach’s gesture will not lead to change in EU’s nitrates policy

Ossian Smyth says party will prioritise nature restoration, the migration crisis in Europe and the energy crisis

‘I don’t want only five per cent of people doing things for the environment’ - Ossian Smyth

Some 750 Ukrainians will be housed at the Electric Picnic site in Stradbally, Co Laois, for up to six weeks

The centre in Kildare will be completed in 2025 but will be only about 1% the size of other commercial data centres

Minister of State for cybersecurity says phishing attempt using a used car advert did not breach the cybersecurity of the Irish Embassy in the Ukrainian capital

Project aims to boost return rates for drinks containers by charging refundable deposit for plastic bottles and cans

Taking effect from July 31st, the move comes ahead of introduction of 20c levy on single-use cups

Paschal Donohue says changes will attract better quality of tenders

Eamon Ryan says security and resilience of the State’s networks and information system is vital ‘for Ireland’s continued prosperity’

Plan is to roll out courses across the country over coming years

Government considering option of ‘deposit and return’ scheme for disposable vapes

Government has approved an action plan for the public service that will see it achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Plans to be brought to Cabinet by Minister for Environment, Eamon Ryan

Ireland is in the tricky position of guarding the infrastructure of the internet

Use of social media app restricted in several jurisdictions due to privacy concerns over firm’s close links to Chinese state

‘It’s a hugely powerful tool that we need to spend time studying and mastering – before it masters us,” says Minister for State Ossian Smyth

National Cyber Security Centre is to draw up advice for the public around artificial intelligence

App banned in UK on devices used by government employees due to privacy concerns over company’s links with Chinese state

Project Air View allows Dubliners to see air quality outside homes and throughout city

Phrase ‘high-risk vendor’ to be replaced with ‘relevant vendor’ in draft laws that Huawei believes are aimed at it

Ossian Smyth is planning to ban equipment from ‘high-risk vendors’ on Ireland’s telecoms infrastructure

Budget 2023: Some 75,000 homes now have access to fibre broadband, says Minister for Public Expenditure

Emissions ceilings to be decided for economic sectors once budgets come into effect

Circular economy legislation will also promote use of CCTV to combat fly tipping

Harris, McConalogue and Chambers test positive for virus along with Taoiseach

‘This is not a heat of the moment energy crisis or price crisis response,’ Minister tells Dáil

Company awarded contract to tell committee early-stage backers will likely be replaced

Minister tells Dáil he will apply all the penalties that are due if rollout targets not met

With cases falling and rules easing, what happens next and what will become of Nphet?

Among issues being addressed are what defences to have ready, says Minister for Health

Those with boosters will receive updated certificates via email in coming days

Updated certs with proof of booster shot will soon be needed to gain access to hospitality

Malicious file opened on March 18th triggered shutdown of HSE’s computer systems

Businesses, other organisations must take precautions, says Ossian Smyth

Measures include forcing manufacturers to redesign products and reduce waste packaging

Ivana Bacik tells Dáil that the legislation is ‘not some sort of far-fetched utopian vision’

Smyth asks TDs for evidence in wake of claims semi-State ‘orchestrated’ supply crisis