2 h. ago The ‘foot may be coming off the action pedal’: Climate plan fails to build on ambition

Government’s delayed 2025 initiative is arguably lacking fresh actions and policies

Events

2 h. ago Tax discs to be abolished for Irish motorists as number plate technology takes over

New Bill will end a century of paper discs. Cabinet also approves publication of Climate Action Plan 2025, after hitting only two-thirds of targets in 2024

Politics

2 h. ago Measures in 2025 climate plan will be at centre of social and economic development, Government says

But campaigners criticise proposals as ‘largely ignoring data-centre growth and reliance on fossil-fuels’

Politics

5 h. ago Ireland weather: Rain warning for eastern counties as Met Éireann forecasts abrupt change in conditions

Wetter, cooler conditions are forecast during the Easter bank holiday weekend

Events

5 h. ago Commissioner has said gardaí have 'no leads' to explain what happened to missing Kerry farmer

Commissioner Drew Harris also said that gardaí have not contacted any foreign police forces in their enquiries.

Events

5 h. ago New ESRI analysis of the economies of Ireland and Northern Ireland

New ESRI analysis of the economies of Ireland and Northern Ireland   Slugger O'Toole

Politics

6 h. ago Environment Minister responds to objections against Sceirde Rocks offshore windfarm

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Environment Minister says he is sure Tommy Tiernan is concerned about the impacts of climate change. It comes as the comedian protested against the proposed Sceirde Rocks off-shore wind farm off the coast of Connemara. It’s now understood the project to build 30 turbines near Carna […] The post Environment Minister responds to objections against Sceirde Rocks offshore windfarm appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

8 h. ago Provinces will soon have to pay more towards IRFU central contracts

The funds generated from the change will be ring-fenced for player pathways in Connacht, Munster and Ulster.

Events

9 h. ago Ardrahan farmer selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A farmer and agricultural contractor from Ardrahan has been selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council. Lawrence, or Laurie Harney, received the unanimous backing of local Fine Gael members at an uncontested convention last night. Mr. Harney is also a former chair of the Fine […] The post Ardrahan farmer selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

Politics

11 h. ago Welfare changes: Union prepared to 'bring Northern Ireland to standstill'

Welfare changes: Union prepared to 'bring Northern Ireland to standstill'  BBC

Politics

14 h. ago Flooding and extreme heat rampant in Europe last year amid record temperature growth

Europe is now the fastest warmest continent,with temperatures rising at roughly twice the global rate.

Events

14 h. ago Over 330 people killed by flooding and extreme heat in Europe last year amid record temperatures

Europe is now the fastest warmest continent,with temperatures rising at roughly twice the global rate.

Events

15 h. ago Northern Ireland disposable incomes lower than Republic, says study

Northern Ireland disposable incomes lower than Republic, says study  BBC

Politics

15 h. ago Waiting lists and taxes in NI and Republic compared by study

Waiting lists and taxes in NI and Republic compared by study  BBC

Politics

16 h. ago I Am Not an Alcoholic: A lot of things changed for me when I stopped drinking

I hated my first taste of alcohol and wondered how grown-ups could drink this stuff. Yet we still go on to try it again and again

Politics

16 h. ago Final report into ‘Grace’ abuse allegations due to be published on Tuesday

Darragh O’Brien to bring forward delayed climate action plan for this year including retrofitting allocation of almost €550m

Sport

19 h. ago Gap between living standards in Northern Ireland and the Republic widening, ESRI report finds

Gap between living standards in Northern Ireland and the Republic widening, ESRI report finds  The Irish Independent

Politics

22 h. ago There are huge economic gaps between the Republic and North. What does that mean for unity?

Economists from the ESRI said that the gaps should be addressed before any future reunification efforts.

Economics

22 h. ago There are wide economic gaps between the Republic and North. What does that mean for unity?

Economists from the ESRI said that the gaps should be addressed before any future reunification efforts.

Economics

22 h. ago Workers in Republic pay twice as much tax as those in North but are still better off, says ESRI report

Trade between North and South has increased since Brexit

Economics