19 m. 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

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36 m. 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

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53 m. 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’

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71 m. ago Ireland’s main tariff response is ‘putting everything’ into EU

Peter Burke outlined a 16-point plan to improve competitiveness including Ceta progress

Politics

2 h. ago City Council responds to concerns over student accommodation complex in Westside

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Council has responded to concerns over the construction of a student accommodation complex in Westside. It follows a major protest at City Hall yesterday afternoon, ahead of a meeting of City Councillors. Galway City Council recommended refusal of the 240 bed project in 2022, but […] The post City Council responds to concerns over student accommodation complex in Westside appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 h. ago Mairead Farrell not convinced by Government's new infrastructure taskforce

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Big transport projects are set to be examined by a new Government unit aimed at speeding them up. Cabinet approved the creation of an infrastructure unit within the Department of Public Expenditure this morning. It will be overseen by Minister Jack Chambers. But the seemingly ambitious plan […] The post Mairead Farrell not convinced by Government's new infrastructure taskforce appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 h. ago Garda ombudsman conducting investigation on case of "serious harm" against a 49

Fiosrú is appealing for witnesses from last week on Dame Street.

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5 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.

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6 h. ago ‘You couldn’t make it up’: Customers told publican of plan to demolish his business for Cork Luas route

Con Dennehy, who runs Venue Bar in Ballintemple with partner Kate Tierney, thought texts part of elaborate prank

Economics

6 h. ago Cork pub owner thought it was a prank when told by customers of plan to demolish his business for Luas route

Con Dennehy, who runs Venue Bar in Ballintemple with partner Kate Tierney, thought texts part of elaborate prank

Economics

8 h. ago Killiney development opposed by wives of U2’s Bono and The Edge refused planning permission

Proposal to build four luxury homes on grounds of listed home not deemed compatible with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown county development plan

Events

9 h. ago Garda appeal made after man assaulted by group of men on Letterkenny Main Street

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted by a group of other men on Letterkenny’s Main Street… The post Garda appeal made after man assaulted by group of men on Letterkenny Main Street appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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12 h. ago Suspect arrested after man dies in Youghal stabbing incident

Row understood to have broken out between two men in pub on town’s North Main Street

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12 h. ago Dublin City Council publishes plan for new North Dublin town

Dublin City Council publishes plan for new North Dublin town  FM104

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13 h. ago Growing security concerns over who will replace garda commissioner

Growing security concerns over who will replace garda commissioner  Irish Examiner

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14 h. ago Ireland voices concerns over Lithuania’s withdrawal from cluster bomb ban

Ireland voices concerns over Lithuania’s withdrawal from cluster bomb ban  The Irish Times

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14 h. ago Galway beauty salons celebrate success at the Irish Nails Brows Lashes Awards

There was cause for celebration for several Galway beauty salons when they scooped top prizes in the Irish Nails Brows Lashes Awards. There was extra joy for staff of The Beauty Bar in Ballinasloe when they were named national Beauty Team of the Year, and also came out best in Connacht in the Nail & […] The post Galway beauty salons celebrate success at the Irish Nails Brows Lashes Awards appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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14 h. ago Ireland to explore new markets in Asia and Canada as part of urgent response to US tariffs

Cabinet will be asked to agree to faster ratification of controversial Ceta deal with Canada and a new competitiveness plan that will have implications for employee conditions

Economics

14 h. ago Q&A: How will the Government’s new plan to support businesses affect workers?

Proposals to help companies deal with potential economic shocks from Trump’s trade war will delay the introduction of the living wage

Politics

14 h. ago Major office block developer complained to Government about work

Clancourt told Minister for Finance Jack Chambers employers had complained about ‘significant’ cost of amenities to get staff back to office

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