Half of Ireland’s rivers, lakes and estuaries in unhealthy state as standards slide again
Agriculture, sewage, chemicals and physical damage all threatening nature’s waterways
Plan to improve intercity trains will make Thurles as accessible to Dublin as Greystones, says Irish Rail
Dublin-Cork trains to double at peak hours within three to five years, with objective of clipping journey times
Convictions for wildlife crimes in single digits despite high number of complaints
In the absence of ‘real deterrents’, penalties amount only to ‘slap on the wrist’, says Sinn Féin MEP
Raw and untreated sewage flowing into waterways amid delays to upgrade works
Environmental Protection Agency warns Uisce Éireann of prosecution for failures
Critics accuse Government of turning its back on climate action in Budget 2026
Climate merited just two fleeting references in Finance Minister’s 45-minute speech
Minister says climate costs warning is ‘back of envelope stuff’
Darragh O’Brien says he does not believe Ireland will face fines of up to €26 billion
Killarney group vows to keep coffee cup ban despite Government U-turn on latte levy
Coalition also criticised by business group for proposed alternative to levy
Cost of living: No surprise household credits in budget but energy VAT cut extended
Increase in fuel allowance and widened eligibility announced
International legal expert ‘shocked’ at Ireland’s lack of commercial drone regulation
Public meeting hears of residents’ concerns over noise, privacy and safety
Some sea views along Dart line to be lost due to planned flood defences
Residents say structures would also kill off long-promised walkway and cycle path
Kerry town that banned disposable coffee cups sees project falter amid Government U-turn
Two projects in Dublin, inspired by Killarney Coffee Cup Project, now in doubt
Green Party to table Bill to regulate commercial drone deliveries amid rising concerns
Roderic O’Gorman said clarity for commercial drone operators and local authorities was badly needed
‘Enabling’ works on MetroLink could start in 2027, says Minister
Darragh O’Brien says two consortiums have confirmed they will bid for the project
How Atlantic Hurricane Humberto becomes Ireland’s Storm Amy
Remnants of United States weather system helps fuel first squall of the season
Agency investigating Blackwater fish kill says its powers ‘too weak’ to deter offenders
Angling clubs say true extent of incident could be hundreds of thousands of dead fish