Why international firm Corio withdrew from plans for Sceirde Rocks wind farm off Connemara’s coast
Emerging technology, harsh marine conditions and cost pose challenges, but big offshore projects can be done, say experts
Darragh O’Brien
Airbnb and other letting platforms could face millions of euro in fines in Ireland under new rules
Regulations creating new register for short-term lets could come into effect in 2026
Shannon Airport capacity touted as alternative amid airline concerns over Dublin cap
Department of Transport highlights runway length, proximity to Wild Atlantic Way and 2.5 hour drive to capital
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
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
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’
Ireland’s main tariff response is ‘putting everything’ into EU-US deal, Minister says
Peter Burke outlined a 16-point plan to improve competitiveness including Ceta progress
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
Officials warned of ‘uncertainty’ in housing completions outlook
Internal Department of Housing report set out 10 selected 2024 forecasts, with all but two below 40,000
Luas Cork mapped: Preferred route for €2bn project unveiled
Proposed line from Ballincollig to Mahon would feature 25 stops and connect key destinations along the route
Meeting with Minister sought over Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company pensions ‘injustice’
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien asked to facilitate meeting to resolve alleged disparity affecting cohort of retirees
Power grid to be strengthened against storm threat
ESB networks to improve surveying, hazard removal and forestry management
Minister seeks AG’s advice on Dublin airport passenger cap
O’Brien says he had ‘positive’ talks with US airlines group as Government says it is committed to ending 32m passenger limit
Court suspends Dublin Airport passenger cap beyond summer
Ruling follows referral of key issues to Europe last year and will remain in place until case is ultimately decided
Darragh O’Brien falls into the urgency trap at Dublin Airport
Passenger cap is not a more important problem than housing or critical infrastructure
Aer Lingus proposes ‘legislative approach’ to solve Dublin Airport passenger cap
Airline’s suggestions for dealing with the issue said to be unconnected to possible legislation for lifting cap
Legislation being examined as way to deal with Dublin Airport cap ‘once and for all’
Potential for EU-US trade war has added to need for action on passenger cap
Leo Varadkar recalls grandfather’s death as he welcomes new law aimed at keeping disqualified drivers off roads
Technology problems mean not all of the new legislation can be enacted on Monday
Taoiseach insists Government and Dáil are ‘working’ despite ‘unacceptable’ scenes
Darragh O’Brien says he hopes next week’s confidence vote in Ceann Comhairle will mark end of speaking rights row
Dublin Airport cap at risk of being dragged into US trade tensions
American carrier group Airlines for America to meet Government officials to discuss contentious limit
People power is driving Ireland’s clean energy switch, says Minister
Combining technologies is breaking down barriers to renewables in the home, SEAI energy show reveals
Minister signs order closing penalty points loophole
Minister says drivers who reach penalty point threshold will now ‘always face the appropriate penalty’
Legislative pantomime to fix penalty points loophole is not as absurd as it seems
Government has no record of number of ancillary disqualifications given in lieu of penalty points
Plans to inspect aircraft suspected of carrying weapons to Israel in doubt
Officials conscious of the reaction of Trump administration to any efforts to inspect Israel-bound flights from the US
Smart devices can stop €2.1bn wind energy waste and help give homes hot water, says social enterprise
EnergyCloud urges Government to ensure scale-up of solution with ‘broader pilot’ for 10,000 households
Cost of long-delayed Dublin Airport Metrolink could rise to more than €23bn, Minister told
Briefing for Darragh O’Brien warns true cost of link between Swords, Dublin Airport and city centre will only be known at procurement stage
Learner drivers face having to start again if they have more than four permits without passing a test
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien advises changes must be made to learner permit regime for sake of road safety
UK-Ireland summit: How it sought to repair diplomatic damage of recent years
The two governments on message as joint initiatives on everything from wind energy to security abound at convivial UK-Ireland summit
Energy bills: Jack Chambers rules out once-off supports for households in budget despite rising prices
Bills remain 90% higher for gas and 60% higher for electricity compared with pre-energy crisis prices
New supports needed as energy bills set to rise further, officials warn
Official source notes 10% and 24% of electricity and gas customers respectively in arrears
State investor appoints receivers to Green Generation
Biofuel producer’s backers blame fraud and policy for challenges
State-led offshore LNG facility will only be used following supply disruptions, says Minister
Opposition accuses Government of failing to consider independent analysis of zero-carbon energy backup options
Plans to extend widow’s and widower’s pensions to non-marital surviving partners to go to Cabinet
Changes to triple lock for troop deployments, €100 million for Ukraine and proposal for LNG facility also due to be discussed by Ministers
Driving test waiting list rose by 10,000 in last three months
More than 72,000 in queue, with 22 weeks average and longest at 35 weeks in Navan, Co Meath
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