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
Climate Action Committee
Planning bottleneck means Ireland will fall short of offshore wind targets for 2030, says industry
Offshore wind developers before Oireachtas committee blame unreasonable demands from planning authorities for delivery challenges
State can avoid need for costly gas terminal if it phases out fossil fuels, says climate council chair
Marie Donnelly warns of even more costly fines and increased energy costs if reliance on polluting fuels persists
‘Constant conflict’ within Government over ambitious approaches to climate action, Roderic O’Gorman says
Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman said he assumed the General Election date would be November 29th
Use of best-before dates on produce should be prohibited to reduce food waste, says committee
Move would allow ‘customers to exercise their own judgment to decide on food quality’
Housing and transport for regional cities needed to counterbalance Dublin overdevelopment, says Ryan
State will ‘tip over’ to the east coast if building overly concentrated in capital city, according to Minister
Minister denies there is ‘price-gouging’ on retrofitting for householders using one-stop shops
Land use report critical to meeting big challenges including ensuring land becomes substantial store of carbonm says Eamon Ryan
Ryan says updated climate plan will show there are shortfalls in some emissions targets
Social Democrats TD says even if Government implements all of its commitments on climate change it will only get to 29% of emissions cuts by 2030, well short of 50% target
Total of 200 ‘mobility hubs’ to be rolled out to help curb transport emissions, says Ryan
Minister for Environment says electric vehicles or e-bikes will be available to borrow for short or long journeys for small fee
Global leaders must respond to climate alarm that has never rung so loudly, Taoiseach tells Cop28
Irish aid organisations criticise lack of ‘new money’ for Ireland’s contribution to loss and damage fund
Government’s green energy attempt to lure investment misses target
Latest renewable electricity supply contracts a blow to renewable electricity hopes
Yes, carbon taxes work. But that doesn’t mean they’re fair
In order for these levies to work effectively, people must be able to invest in alternative technologies
Allow solar panels on agricultural buildings without planning, says Oireachtas committee
Committee says renewable power ‘microgeneration’ on farms could be crucial support for agricultural revenues in the future
MetroLink and Dart+ will be significantly progressed from early 2024
Almost 450 actions are included in the annex to the Climate Action Plan published on Tuesday
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