New fund supports companies with climate projects benefiting developing world
Government grants of up to €300,000 for Irish companies working on climate action
Russian court orders closure of country’s oldest human rights group
Memorial was founded in late 1980s to document repression under the Soviet regime
Number ‘trapped’ in direct provision due to rental crisis increases by 60%
Despite having leave to remain in country, 1,640 people unable to find accommodation
No easy task as Government plans to end decades of direct provision
Department admits replacing system for asylum seekers more complex than foreseen
Bananas might hold the key to post-Covid trade
How the banana adapts now could be crucial to understanding the post-pandemic era of trade
Bill to tackle ‘vexatious’ court challenges to planning proposals will backfire – legal experts
Barrister says Bill would row back on entitlements for groups and citizens won with help of EU law
Climate activists occupy Department of Environment
Occupation coincides with the COP24 global climate talks in Katowice, Poland
First ever women’s symposium at World Meeting of Families
Archbishop says event will ‘spotlight the role of women within the family alongside their role as change agents’
How cigarettes are advertised and on sale near schools in many countries
Investigation by campaigners and experts finds cigarettes on sale close to school gates
Shutting borders to refugees will worsen problems - Dóchas chair
Growing fear over refugees from the Middle East comes from ‘a lack of understanding’
Minister with a mission to deliver
Practical, tireless, sharp and fast-moving, Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald is showing she has a flair for the feasible
Sale of Coillte harvesting rights will cost State dear
Forestry policy is one of the few things that are actually working here. Why change it?
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