9 h. ago Opinion: Ireland has a dirty fossil fuel secret, supported by our FDI model and weak regulation

Trócaire’s Caoimhe de Barra and Karol Balfe of ActionAid Ireland respond to new research published today, which reveals a staggering €31 billion in fossil fuel investments were held by Irish-based financial institutions in June 2024.

Politics

10 h. ago More than €31bn in fossil fuel investments ‘based in Ireland’

Trócaire and ActionAid Ireland claim carbon footprint of finance bigger than Ireland’s annual emissions

Economics

14 h. ago Ireland among top countries enabling investment in fossil fuels

Ireland among top countries enabling investment in fossil fuels  MSN

Politics

7 d. ago Ireland among EU countries with highest rate of violent assaults, figures show

However, Ireland also has one of the lowest homicide rates in Europe.

Events

8 d. ago Rethinking rent: What 50 countries can teach Ireland about rent controls

Rethinking rent: What 50 countries can teach Ireland about rent controls  The Currency

Society

9 d. ago Minister says Ireland will not cut aid budget, unlike other countries

Neale Richmond made the comments during a visit to Sierra Leone and Liberia.

Politics

1 week ago Ban fossil fuel ads: Stop airlines, airports, cars and cruise liners from advertising

Members of Irish Doctors for the Environment outline why a push against fossil fuels is key to truly tackling the climate crisis.

Transport

1 week ago Countries should learn from Ireland on how to handle Donald Trump's tariffs; here's what the tiny European

Countries should learn from Ireland on how to handle Donald Trump's tariffs; here's what the tiny European  The Economic Times

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. ago European travellers to the US fall sharply in March amid ongoing tensions

Travel from some countries — including Ireland, Norway and Germany — fell by more than 20 per cent, an FT analysis of ITA data showed.

Events

3 w. ago EU announces countermeasures to Trump tariffs, which will begin next week

Ireland was one of several countries arguing for the exclusion of whiskey in a bid to shield the spirits sector from tariff reprisals.

Politics

3 w. ago China retaliates with 84% levy on US goods as Trump says pharma tariffs coming 'very shortly'

Trump has previously expressed discontent at the success of pharmaceutical companies based in countries such as Ireland.

Politics

3 w. ago Orange juice in and whiskey out as EU prepares Trump tariff retaliation package

Ireland was one of several countries arguing for the exclusion of whiskey in a bid to shield the spirits sector from tariff reprisals.

Politics

3 w. ago Global trade war: European stocks slump at open Trump says pharma tariffs coming 'very shortly'

Trump has previously expressed discontent at the success of pharmaceutical companies based in countries such as Ireland.

Politics

3 w. ago Global trade war: Trump says tariffs on pharmaceuticals coming 'very shortly'

Trump has previously expressed discontent at the success of pharmaceutical companies based in countries such as Ireland.

Politics

3 w. ago EU countries ‘still stand ready’ to negotiate trade with US, McGrath says

Commissioner Michael McGrath also said the EU needed to ‘create an incentive for the US to get around the table’.

Politics

3 w. ago One chart shows why Ireland could be among hardest hit by Trump's tariffs

Donald Trump is expected to target EU countries, including Ireland, with tariffs of about 20% on imports into the US

Politics

4 w. ago Venues Special: 'Few countries do live music quite like Ireland'

Venues Special: 'Few countries do live music quite like Ireland'  Hotpress

Politics

4 w. ago Ireland expected to be among hardest hit countries from Trump tariffs

Ireland expected to be among hardest hit countries from Trump tariffs  BBC

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