Strengthened Climate Action Bill to go before Cabinet
New Bill commits to ‘pursue and achieve carbon neutrality no later than 2050’
Analyst says climate plan incompatible with Government’s environmental policy
‘Ireland’s agricultural system, which relies on producing the most carbon-intensive foods, is highly unsustainable’
All-party group calls for ban on fracked gas and mandatory methane target
Report includes 78 recommendations on ‘significantly strengthening’ Climate Bill
Online lobbying of TDs calls for faster climate action and more robust climate Bill
More than 1,240 people engage with 90 TDs in online events
Climate Bill will not deliver desired cut in emissions, says expert
Oireachtas committee on climate action is told that the proposal lacks accountability
Climate Bill a ‘significant milestone’ but firmer requirements needed, environment groups warn
New Bill sets course for ‘faster and fairer climate action’
Bigger parties ‘weakest on climate action’, campaigners say
FG, FF, SF manifestos score worst; climate expert says parties ‘still don’t seem to connect the dots’
FF welcomes FG Bill on State climate emissions reductions
Party declines to indicate if it will support quick passage of legislation before an election
Electric cars will be more economical than petrol, diesel within four years – Bruton
Expert advice suggests tipping point would be around 2024, Minister says
Ictu criticises BNM for failing to help staff following peat job losses
Committee told of inferior employment alternatives and pension fund failings
Oireachtas ‘Open House’ event scrapped after Extinction Rebellion protest
Ceann Comhairle cites fears over ‘health and safety risks’ after incident on Thursday night
Gardaí remove Extinction Rebellion protesters blocking Dáil
Members of climate action group carried from gates but no arrests made
Banning oil exploration could have implications for energy security
Ireland currently depends for energy on a gas supply line that runs from Siberia
Ring-fencing carbon tax revenue may require law, FF TDs hear
Stand-alone fund may require legislation, finance spokesman tells front bench
Q&A: How will the Taoiseach’s carbon tax plan work?
Key issue will be whether there is a programme of successive yearly rises
Climate action plan ‘will not deliver revolution’ promised - climate groups
Measures ‘do not add up to bringing Irish emissions down far enough fast enough’
Bruton rejects claims that transport measures in climate plan are ‘woeful’
People Before Profit TD says the Government is continuing to issue exploration licences, build runways and construct a gas terminal
Ireland’s radical plan could stave off worst climate outcome
Bruton’s move is ambitious but we must all engage as citizens to save our planet
Budget 2020 must lay foundations for low-carbon future
Ireland has the capacity to develop ambitious climate policy – what we need now is strong implementation
Explainer: What are the main options for a carbon tax in Ireland?
Can carbon tax be used to change behaviour while also protecting less well off?
Bruton says carbon tax is set to increase in the next budget
Minister says climate action plan will see ‘massive shift’ from fossil fuel-powered electricity, transport and heating
Greenwave 2019: ‘Far from overnight success’
Surge in support ‘different’ as Greens reinstate presence in Cork, Limerick and Galway
Student protest calls on Government to take radical action on climate crisis
Thousands of students around the country take to the streets to demand action
Climate strikes: Irish students rally across the country
Second national protest led by secondary school pupils in Dublin, Cork and across country
Climate change plan: Carbon taxes seen as best way to reduce pollution
Draft proposal analysis calls for rapid decarbonisation of Irish economy and society
Draft climate plan sets out unprecedented changes
Success of Government’s efforts will hinge on people’s willingness to embrace technology
Report confirms acceleration of species loss and habitat deterioration
Study says 50 per cent of freshwaters are polluted, leading to decline in salmon stocks
Government must declare ‘climate and biodiversity’ emergency
Children may have to be taught about life forms ‘in the past tense’, claims Senator
Climate change: ‘PAC’ for climate change proposed
Report calls for laws to set more ambitious climate and renewable electricity targets
Oireachtas support for increased carbon taxes ‘ill-judged’
People Before Profit says there was every risk carbon taxes would become the only tool deployed to address carbon emissions
Ireland’s climate change plan ‘way off track’ in meeting targets
EU’s climate action group says national plan ‘does not demonstrate high ambition’
The Irish Times view on the Oireachtas climate report: enough with the hypocrisy
The onus is now on the Government to incorporate the report into its own plans
All-party climate action committee reaches agreement on carbon tax rises
Last-minute amendment agreed to support those on low income before taxes imposed
School strikers urge politicians to ‘take a leap’ for climate action
Students tell Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action to ‘stop taking baby steps’
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