Follow the science say activists – 7% cut is doable environmentally and politically

Lobby group says 24 new wind farms connected to grid last year

Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland says fundamental to the success of the plan is the level of commitment of all parts of society

Total capacity in Republic enough to power about 2.2m homes annually

District heating is viable, low-carbon solution to match most of Ireland’s energy demands

Electricity grid will soon have to cater to 100% renewable energy, says Mark Foley

As he prepares to name his first Ireland squad, McCarthy could be forgiven a sense of déjà vu

Report says wind energy has delivered savings of €2.3m, more than the €1.9m PSO funding it receives

Projects need to be up and running by March 2020 to qualify for renewable energy schemes

Sideline Cut: On a night in November 1997, two Ireland teams set off on wildly different paths

Growth in wind energy since 2000 has cost €1 per household per year

A report from energy and utilities analysts Baringa says target is technically possible and would be cost neutral to the consumer

Falling costs and technological advances mean that offshore wind farms are once again a viable, and economic, option

The need for urgent action on the climate change crisis will dramatically change the type of energy we use and how we use it

Target of 32% for renewable energy sought

IWEA conference hears wind energy could provide renewable energy for heat and transport as well as clean power for the electricity sector

Never arrange to meet any person on the internet, Matthew Horan case investigators warn

Kicking 45s to decide a game is too honourable, we need the human fallibility of spot-kicks

Campaign groups says less than one-in-six Irish people know how to manage such injuries

Martin O’Neill’s side will fancy their chances of reaching finals after kind draw