Royal Irish Academy marks election of 29 new members
RIA president commends scholarly achievements, international distinction, contributions to Irish society
RIA president commends scholarly achievements, international distinction, contributions to Irish society
Climate Council chair does not favour holding off carbon tax increases later this month
Stations a short-term fix for technology gap while use of renewable energy is scaled up
State failings heighten risk that critical targets for period to 2030 will not be achieved
Agenda: New proposals will bring binding targets – and there will be winners and losers
Government backbenchers express backing but want ‘carrot’ deployed ahead of ‘stick’
A guide to influential representatives from science, academia, business and unions
Minister says transport will be the most difficult sector as it requires a 50% reduction
Government to outline carbon limits for individual sectors shortly, Ryan says
Experts set out plans for reducing emissions by 51% across sectors within next decade
Government must set out how they will be applied to each sector once issued
Climate Change Advisory Council yet to finalise deliberations based on latest science
Government has approved the appointment of three new members to the Climate Change Advisory Council
Lockdowns have left businesses worn down yet barely a dent has been made in emissions
‘We are at the dawn of a new industrial revolution’, says Eamon Ryan
New appointments to Climate Change Advisory Council coinciding with enhanced role
Defending champion seeking to emulate likes of Best Mate with back-to-back Gold Cups
Séamus Mallon’s humanity endured as he coped with the North’s precarious politics
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland says fundamental to the success of the plan is the level of commitment of all parts of society
Austrian city regularly ranked as the most liveable city in the world
A report from energy and utilities analysts Baringa says target is technically possible and would be cost neutral to the consumer
The need for urgent action on the climate change crisis will dramatically change the type of energy we use and how we use it
Wind farmers’ group meeting hears draconian planning system delaying projects
Failures to achieve targets in period up to 2020 are ‘ticking exchequer timebomb’
Nurses say proposed abortion legislation could mean nurses giving up jobs on conscience grounds
‘Save the 8th’ group predicts referendum will not be passed
Wexford, Kilkenny and Carlow come together to support effort on climate change
No fundamental barrier to State becoming leader in climate action, says energy expert
Paddy McKenna and Marie Donnelly didn't expect to find love after both of their spouses passed away. And then they went dancing...
What started as an idea to raise money from sketches Bono drew of his father has turned into a book featuring international stars in aid of the Irish Hospice Foundation, writes Kathy Gilfillan
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices