Councillors tried to zone 288 flood-prone sites for development in past six yearsPlanning regulator intervened 93 times to stop zoning on sites in nine counties, with more interventions still under wayTue Feb 17 2026 - 06:00
Most ‘priority’ flood defences have still not entered planning after eight years Thirty-one of 54 big projects deemed priority works in 2018 remain on the drawing boardSat Feb 14 2026 - 06:00
What are the flood relief schemes in my area? Here’s how to checkFewer than one fifth of schemes given priority in 2016 have reached the construction stageSat Feb 14 2026 - 06:00
Why are flood defences taking so long to build? Don’t blame the pearl musselJust 10 of 54 projects prioritised for development in 2018 are under constructionSat Feb 14 2026 - 06:00
Rivers must be monitored continuously to prevent ‘repeat of Blackwater fish kill’Valuable time lost in raising alert on the incident, notes review by European Union scientists Fri Feb 13 2026 - 19:39
Experts call for tighter air pollution rules as tougher standards loomIreland’s air quality meets existing requirements but falls short of new criteriaSun Feb 08 2026 - 20:00
‘Shocking’: Taskforce to tackle high electricity prices has met just three timesRecord disclosed to Sinn Féin TD Pa Daly, who said it was a ‘talking shop’ to deflect from crisisSun Feb 08 2026 - 06:00
Aer Lingus passengers flying from Ireland to UK require passport under rule changeChange to take effect from February 25th despite Common Travel Area measuresFri Feb 06 2026 - 18:50
Sharks on brink of extinction caught in tangle nets in protected Irish waters Seals also among the animals killed as by-catch of growing crayfishing industry Fri Feb 06 2026 - 18:36
Supreme Court ruling on wind farms requires all public bodies to consider climate impactsJudgment states public bodies must try to act in line with national climate targetsFri Feb 06 2026 - 11:00
Why is it raining so much? Persistent rain in Ireland driven by an unusual combination of events Persistent rain is being driven by an unusual combination of events Thu Feb 05 2026 - 13:27
Minister disbands department’s climate division in move branded ‘reckless’ by GreensJack Chambers has moved climate to unit within new infrastructure divisionThu Feb 05 2026 - 09:00
Plans to fast-track permission for floating gas terminal criticisedOireachtas committee begins hearings on controversial LNG proposalsWed Feb 04 2026 - 19:00
How to stay up to date with river levels, flood risk and forecastsSeveral resources worth checking, although no convenient one-stop location for this valuable data Mon Feb 02 2026 - 17:49
Third of Ireland’s wintering waterbirds vanish in just 30 yearsSome species increased numbers but others have declined by more than 50%Mon Feb 02 2026 - 06:00
Storm Chandra: Does climate change make small streams and more frequent flooding new risks?As Johan Keating dragged sodden possessions from his home this week, the little river that trickled uneventfully through his life had left scars previously unimaginableSat Jan 31 2026 - 06:00
Met Éireann director meets Minister for Housing after he criticises weather forecasterJames Browne had suggested forecaster withheld information that would have helped with flood preparationsThu Jan 29 2026 - 20:48
Storm Chandra floods made three times more likely by climate change Analysis shows rainfall preceding storm left areas ‘primed’ for floodingThu Jan 29 2026 - 20:00
Ireland’s vote against Mercosur down to baseless fears, says von der Leyen’s deputyTeresa Ribera, the European Commission’s second in command, said trade agreement would build bridgesWed Jan 28 2026 - 10:00
‘Worst not over’ warns Met Éireann as Storm Chandra floods homes and businesses in Wexford, Dublin and WicklowMet Éireann says risks ‘persist for the rest of the week’ amid more rainfall and slow drainageTue Jan 27 2026 - 22:00
Republic’s renters have poorer experience of private sector than those in North, study saysMore than half of young renters in NI expect to be able to buy own home; only one-third in Republic with same expectationTue Jan 27 2026 - 06:00
Penneys ends partnership with WornWell second-hand clothes outletConcession opened in two Dublin stores in 2023 but closed in recent weeksTue Jan 27 2026 - 06:00
Mary Robinson calls for law to block fossil fuel investments flowing through Irish-based firms Former president said move to clean energy should include an end to fossil fuel subsidies, such as the tax breaks on fuel enjoyed by airlinesMon Jan 26 2026 - 14:57
Minneapolis: Parents of Alex Pretti say Trump officials are telling ‘sickening lies’Obamas say ‘heartbreaking tragedy’ shows many core values of US ‘are increasingly under assault’Sun Jan 25 2026 - 20:22
Doctors warn women about toxic shock after girl (16) became severely ill during periodMost common cause for condition is tampons left in too long, although no evidence found of this in Drogheda caseSat Jan 24 2026 - 12:47
Bluetongue virus confirmed in Republic for first time as case found in Wexford cattleThe disease does not affect people but can cause severe illness in livestock and has a high mortality rateSat Jan 24 2026 - 11:43
All households in Ireland to get emergency preparation booklet in coming weeks Department of Defence body prepared the advice for handling extreme weather and other crisesSat Jan 24 2026 - 08:00
Minister blocked in bid to end scrutiny of law giving him power to approve gas reserveDarragh O’Brien had asked all-party committee to waive hearings on proposed gas reserve lawThu Jan 22 2026 - 06:00
Army called to Trump’s Doonbeg golf resort after discovery of suspicious packageDefence Forces bomb disposal team attended scene at Co Clare hotel after package containing white powder found by staffWed Jan 21 2026 - 22:27
Gráinne Seoige contacted by ‘hundreds’ of victims after sharing AI sexual abuse ordealFormer TV presenter told Oireachtas committee the law does not protect victimsWed Jan 21 2026 - 14:12
Dublin City Council suspends use of X as State agencies leave amid Grok controversyCountry’s largest local authority undertakes review of social media platform use as others sign out for good Tue Jan 20 2026 - 19:39
Member of ‘Swiss Grannies’ who won climate change case urges Irish activists to continue legacyIsabelle Jorg says most politicians and public do not support their campaign, but is encouraged by more actionTue Jan 20 2026 - 19:00
Ireland’s sika deer may face cull following ‘invasive species’ classificationIreland must now devise a plan to control the growing numbersTue Jan 20 2026 - 06:00
Proposed law would enable Minister to decide on process relating to State gas reserve Move to bypass normal procedures comes after all-party committee asked to waive right to scrutinise draft legislation Mon Jan 19 2026 - 19:00
Newborn child grant of €280 paid out for almost 49,000 familiesPayment is automatically received along with first child benefit paymentMon Jan 19 2026 - 10:53
Dual pressure of insecure tenancy and heating home having marked impact on private rentersPrivate rented dwellings ‘among the most likely to be in poor shape’ but tennants reluctant to raise concerns Mon Jan 19 2026 - 06:00
Climate action plan delayed for second year despite emissions cuts falling behind targetOpposition TDs accuse Government of lacking ambition in tackling climate crisis Fri Jan 16 2026 - 06:00
Delays in updating climate policies eating into diminishing time for actionDarragh O’Brien is behaving, outwardly at least, as if he is working in a different and far more relaxed timezoneFri Jan 16 2026 - 06:00
In the absence of urgency, only thing changing is our weather Ireland not immune to destructive events causing havoc around the worldWed Jan 14 2026 - 06:00
When a dead whale washes up on a beach the problems startRecovery of specimens and analysis is dependent on volunteers and goodwill of expertsWed Jan 14 2026 - 06:00
Ireland set for more extreme weather as climate data points to worsening trendsEuropean analysts register 11-year streak of temperature records with warning of more to comeWed Jan 14 2026 - 06:00
Never again – until next year: Teachers explain the appeal and ordeal of Young ScientistCost, lack of equipment and limited access to research make the competition extra challenging for schoolsMon Jan 12 2026 - 06:00
Young Scientist: Kerry student (15) wins overall prize for brain cancer diagnostic toolAoibheann Daly develops GlioScope that can reduce need for invasive proceduresFri Jan 09 2026 - 21:32
Fianna Fáil MEP criticises Mercosur opposition amid debate ‘focused exclusively on beef’Barry Andrews said pharmaceuticals, tech and chemicals sectors stood to benefit from deal, as France announces decision to vote against Thu Jan 08 2026 - 22:53
Young scientists show how to quiz a billionaire and ensure politicians feel inadequate Second day of Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition brings ministerial attentionThu Jan 08 2026 - 19:00
Ministers voice concern at US behaviour after Trump withdraws from international agenciesMinister Helen McEntee says Ireland must call out US’s ‘challenging behaviour’Thu Jan 08 2026 - 13:57
Dates to watch in the climate calendar for 2026 as global talks resumeThe US and Australia will play key roles in determining fate of climate action this yearThu Jan 08 2026 - 06:00
From Aran jumpers to the mysteries of the universe: Young Scientists explore the worldExhibition features 550 projects that have reached the finals of the competitionWed Jan 07 2026 - 19:32
President Connolly voices concerns over Venezuela and upholding of international lawPresident speaks about ‘tremendous challenges’ facing the world as she opens Young Scientist and Technology ExhibitionWed Jan 07 2026 - 17:25
AI gets put to real-life test at Young Scientist ExhibitionTechnology’s implications for everything from education to dark matter feature in student studiesTue Jan 06 2026 - 16:26
