Income inequality and child deprivation is fuelling disengagement from civic society
New ESRI research spotlights some of the root causes of poverty and why significant numbers no longer see the relevance of elections
New ESRI research spotlights some of the root causes of poverty and why significant numbers no longer see the relevance of elections
Friends of the Earth report card concludes ‘programme for Government commitments were not strong enough in first place’
Government response to growing teacher shortages has been frustratingly slow and ineffective. Radical action is long overdue
Tax was due to kick in next year, with landowners facing an annual 3 per cent payment on the value of land earmarked for housing
‘Appropriate plan-led site selection is crucial for preventing critical ecological damage to the very environment that’s meant to be protected by the transition to renewable energy’
In the time it has left in office, the levers the Government has at its disposal to tackle the housing crisis are few and far between
Findings of Environmental Protection Agency study show climate scepticism is rare in Ireland
‘Why is this energy-guzzling industry continuing to expand when we know Ireland needs to rapidly reduce energy demand, both on security and climate grounds?’
Taighde Éireann-Research Ireland amalgamates Science Foundation Ireland and Irish Research Council with annual budget of more than €300m
New approach to have significant implications for farmers as it will allow for revisions to controversial 1945 Arterial Drainage Act
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: Including row over hay is not going to be the last straw for the Government
It’s understood that the Coalition is to examine improvements to the existing collection system to deliver an increased level of funding being gathered
Looking back at the winners and losers of a term that was full of departures, arrivals, celebrations, apologies and the usual catfights
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: Questions remain about budget and Biden
Call comes regarding heating homes as independent body welcomes 6% fall in carbon emissions by building sector
Do not be fooled by a cool June in Ireland - our planet is on track for its hottest year and cutting emissions is vital
Michael Flatley’s famous Feet of Flames should not to be confused with that long running Dáil Éireann production: Pants on Fire
Storage systems can bank excess energy from renewables that can be utilised on the grid instead of fossil fuel
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: Martin lets fly, asking Independent TD, ‘What planet are you on?’
Chance of temperature event of 33 degrees increases from 1 in 180-year event in 1942 to 1 in 9-year event in 2020
Contenders Roderic O’Gorman and Pippa Hackett have emphasised different priorities for the future of the party
Party had not cleared deputies for take-off, but James O’Connor flew straight back to Beijing after casting Dáil vote
To combat ‘soundbites and clickbait’, project aims to provide trusted sources for public and policymakers
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: Controversy over Crotty case engulfs military as Chambers makes step up
Government believes figure will rise with more extensive look back as unit commanders are summoned to meeting
The ocean is warming at twice the rate it was 20 years ago, but we still have time to legislate and establish Ireland as a leader in marine protection
Why the Aer Lingus strike is not an opportunity for Ryanair; the casual disregard politicians have for the European Parliament; and the dramatic changes in news consumption
Science Foundation Ireland to be subsumed into new State agency but unclear if Nolan will be involved
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: Dublin City Council move shows impact of local elections
Financial regulator warns Coalition it would not be appropriate to continue with an expansionary fiscal stance over the period 2024-2026
New legislation to provide for fingerprinting, processing centres and stronger border security
A year on from Tubsgate was discussed at British ambassador’s get-together before Harris makes a dash to Castlebar
Science Foundation Ireland will in the High Court attempt to justify its decision to dismiss Nolan as director general of the State agency
This year’s contests offered an entertaining cast with a ballot box in one hand and hammy promotional videos in the other
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up: Local and European election voting finally begins
Cabinet signs off on plans for digital wallet and ‘life events’ online portal
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Could Fine Gael be exploiting the most famous nipples in Dublin Bay North to deliver a seat in Europe and local elections?
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up
Science Foundation Ireland director general departs as State research agency is in the throes of a challenging merger
Series of measures agreed by Cabinet to scale up climate actions at a faster pace
Minister for Climate says Ireland has to be ‘really strong’ to avoid ‘horrific eventuality’ of climate tipping points
Environmental Protection Agency predicts emission limits will continue to be exceeded at a time when sustained reductions are needed
Ireland continues to be the second worst carbon emitter per capita in EU and ranks 20th out of 27 member states in progress to national targets
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up as Ireland’s response to Gaza goes on a global stage
Rail freight, heat pumps, low-carbon agricultural feed and grid investment among measures agreed
Minister made deepfake photos of himself to highlight issue of identity theft, but got caught in a transatlantic spat over rude behaviour at the Portal
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up including Pearse Doherty accused of being ‘Jekyll and Hyde ’ on housing
Time to grasp opportunity in the electricity sector, says Climate Change Advisory Council chairwoman Marie Donnelly
Irish-American John Boyle O’Reilly Club will be laying out the barbecue, beer and ‘small baked goods’ for Sinn Féin leader, who is their special guest next weekend
Your essential end-of-week politics catch up
Shannon Estuary Taskforce chairman says State making a strategic error by not backing floating wind
While the Rwanda option remains on the UK’s statute book, Irish courts will be obliged to refuse deportation of migrants refused asylum to the UK
Tensions between Dublin and London over immigration are a reminder that politics between Britain and Ireland is more terse and fragile now
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices