Separate reports in the past week have poured scorn on talk of the State becoming the ‘Saudi Arabia of wind’ and challenge the narrative that a switch to clean energy will deliver cheaper energy prices to consumers
The Nesc findings would be used to inform ongoing work of Government to deliver the transition
NESC’s experience as institution and process might provide food for thought and reflection as the synodal journey continues
Conference told farmers need assurances their livelihoods aren’t threatened and short-term payments won’t be eroded in future
€1bn ‘slush fund’ has overcome initial suspicions from unionism – but republicans think it falls short when it comes to aspirations for a united Ireland
National Economic and Social Council warns that Republic must foot bill for ageing population
Q&A: Rent controls are a fairly unusual feature of private property markets but the bigger issue is that landlords are not taxed as businesses
Government advised to follow Danish-style reforms which force owners to make vacant homes available to renters
National Economic and Social Council notes ‘major shift’ away from home ownership, with numbers renting rising
‘We have never experienced such a rapid inflow of refugees fleeing war before’
Martin says protocol issues could be solved if there is ‘political will’ after North elections
Barrister, academic and first female chancellor of an Irish university dies at 89
Prof Buckley’s work focuses on growth, reproduction and survival of plants and animals
Employment growth for period 2000 to 2018 in the Republic is roughly double the rate of North
Government backbenchers express backing but want ‘carrot’ deployed ahead of ‘stick’
Micheál gets ratty in slugfest over housing, CO2 monitors and Belarus comparisons
More than 30 Opposition amendments to landmark legislation fall or rejected
It’s been brewing for years, with lack of supply at its core. The solution lies in targeted strategies
Proposal has been subjected to a feeding frenzy of misplaced criticism
Smart Money: The new commission on tax and welfare will consider sweeping changes
Government engagement with unions, employers and various groups a ‘core’ objective
Cramped living conditions and impact of crisis on sectors where many from minority groups work highlighted by NESC
Study suggests country is uniquely placed to capitalise on shift to green energy investment
Report includes number of suggestions to modernise the State’s social welfare system
New report outlines a series of bold actions to tackle dysfunctional housing market
Analysis by top scientist of State’s carbon mitigation plan at odds with national plan
Oxford professor Danny Dorling on why deceleration is good for the planet, the economy and our lives
National Economic and Social Council sets out actions needed for sustainable recovery
Easing Covid-19 restrictions, Brexit and looming recession high on immediate agenda
‘Just Transition’ principles must be embedded in the response to workplace vulnerability
Dysfunctional land market: The primary cause of this Republic’s housing woes
Funding announced to support retraining of workers affected by decarbonisation moves
Carbon taxation measures must not hit society’s poorest the hardest
NESC report focuses on public transport and higher density housing
Lack of policial action on climate change has spawned a movement of strong, committed environmental activists
Ryan played key role in formulating Irish economic policy in the 1960s and 1970s
Providing cheap State-owned land for developers will not remedy a broken system
Smart Money: big gap emerging between new tenants and those with an existing lease
Mulvey deemed not independent as he was nominated to the board by Denis O’Brien
A National Regeneration and Development Agency must have far-reaching powers to direct the many players in development process
Secretaries general would have to account for department’s delivery on climate change
HSE is the worst offender, with 137 unused buildings or vacant land parcels
Business Week: also in the news were warnings on the economy and property
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National Economic and Social Council cites former docks and rail depots as potential options
Mulvey report may be the last chance for an area repeatedly left behind, locals believe
There’s a danger that quick-fix ‘solutions’ to the housing crisis will create new problems
John Murphy served as secretary general in Richard Bruton’s department until retirement in 2016
SF and Labour say rent reviews should be linked to Consumer Price Index
Farmers’ lobby appoints Damian McDonald as its new director general
Emphasis on reducing prices while increasing output is a delicate balancing act
Government wants to move sector towards large-scale investors such as pension funds
The peninsula perfect location to trial new model of affordable rental housing
Ireland cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of the past and must build sustainably
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
