Sadness expressed at death of renowned head gardener and writer Seamus O’Brien
Mr O’Brien was credited with reviving Kilmacurragh gardens in Co Wicklow after State bought historic estate
A White Christmas? Only in our dreams, perhaps, as chances of snow decline
Projections for less snow in Ireland over the coming decades means white Christmases may be frozen in memory only
A pipe is to be laid from Tipperary to Dublin and a lot of people will be affected
Planning permission is being lodged for the biggest water project in the history of the state and a lot of people are going to be affected
The climate crisis in 2025: When scientific and political realities diverged
‘Climate adaptation’ became the new buzzwords but there was much evidence of business as usual
Shannon-Dublin pipeline plans lodged
The €6 billion project would run an underground pipe through four counties, crossing lands belonging to 500 separate owners
‘You violated our family’: Simon Harris tells of fear caused by threats to family
Tánaiste’s victim-impact statement submitted to court as woman jailed for threatening online messages
Pâté and quail eggs recalled in food safety alerts
Food Safety Authority of Ireland acts over failure to declare allergens and concerns over salmonella
Uisce Éireann still in talks with State bodies over lands for Shannon-Dublin pipeline
Compulsory Purchase Orders issued to 500 landowners but most cases expected to be resolved without need for order to be pursued
Ireland’s faltering switch to clean energy laid bare by increase in oil and gas use
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland says energy emissions fell slightly in 2024 but progress not sufficient
Engineers seek restoration of public transport spending priority
Heavy reliance on private cars for travel cannot continue, Engineers Ireland warns
Dr Tony Holohan claims public health ignored as Minister welcomes nitrates derogation
Former chief medical officer says opt-out from pollution restrictions is worrying for water quality
Plans for 170km pipeline to bring water from Shannon to Dublin to be lodged
The €6 billion project would run an underground pipe through four counties, crossing lands belonging to 500 separate owners
Tense negotiations, trad music sessions: How deal to extend nitrates derogation was done
EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall needed convincing to renew contested exemption for Irish farmers
Ireland’s natural habitats decline further with 90% officially in poor condition
Head of National Parks and Wildlife Service says time to begin conservation efforts ‘was yesterday’
Regulator urged to consider inquiry into high electricity prices
Economic and Social Research Institute says there is no clear reason why prices are so high