Semi-state CEOs: What do they earn and should they be paid more?
New Government structures mean many heads of commercial State companies will seek pay packet increase following review
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Phantom cigarette puffer of Merrion Street prompts chortles in Dáil
Taoiseach Micheál Martin spots Minister – who had supposedly quit – smoking outside amid proposal to make Leinster House a tobacco-free zone
Irish cities face ‘dystopian future’ due to drone deliveries, TD warns, as clip of noise is played in Dáil
Call for drone restriction zone in Glasnevin, designated Ireland’s first autism friendly village
EV owners could have free charger installed and be paid to share with neighbours under new EasyGo scheme
Scheme is designed to remove one of the obstacles to adoption of electric cars
15 data centres awaiting decision on gas network connection
Industry executive warns that existing Irish retail data centres are nearing maximum capacity or ‘going dark’
Commitment to climate action hard to find in Government
Half of electricity generated in the Dublin region is now being consumed by data centres
State utility firms told Minister chief executive pay limits posed ‘serious risks’ to organisations
Pay review group told there were concerns about the potential loss of chief executives at critical time for companies
Ireland’s emissions trend ‘alarming and shocking, with actions reset required’
Stop Climate Chaos responds to projections that show Ireland will only cut emissions by 23 per cent compared to a 51 per cent legally binding target
Wind Energy Ireland warns immediate Government action needed ‘to protect’ offshore wind ‘opportunity’
Plan outlines critical steps to overcome planning delays and ensure first-phase projects become reality
Newly released records show what Independent TDs backing the Government want for their constituencies
School projects and road improvements among issues raised with senior ministers
Decades of ‘daily frustration’ over traffic end as Killaloe-Ballina bridge opens
Brian Ború bridge, part of a 6.2km bypass scheme, spans the Shannon to link Co Clare and Co Tipperary tourist towns
‘We’re at a critically low level of housing stock’ for buyers and renters
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Possible bus and rail infrastructure for Shannon Airport raised with Government
Department of Transport to consider State ‘aid scheme’ to support new regional routes
Ireland losing investment because of slow progress on offshore wind projects, Limerick Chamber warns
‘Urgent delivery of designated maritime area plans to unlock West coast floating offshore wind potential needed’
Residents and Transport Minister signal `constructive’ Dublin Airport talks
Airport operator DAA says it is closely examining recent report on heath effects of air traffic
Retired CIÉ staff in line for first pension increase in 17 years
Former Irish Rail, Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann staff set for pension increases of up to 5% in deal to be announced on Thursday
Dublin Airport cap row: Minister for Transport hopes legislation can resolve dispute over passenger numbers
Darragh O’Brien is hopeful for a solution that can also respect independence of planning process
Irish pharma sector worries about impact of Trump’s order on medicine prices
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Residents near Dublin Airport to meet Minister over planning and environmental worries
Darragh O’Brien has met airlines and other groups and will continue meetings in the coming weeks
Everybody wants to get on board the State’s aviation policy
Dual strategies affecting this Republic’s airports are now under review
Shelving of giant UK wind farm fuels concerns among developers in Ireland
Shelving of giant UK wind farm fuels concerns among developers in Ireland
Government to examine Metrolink cost estimates after project director predicts big overrun
Dr Sean Sweeney says project might not be completed by 2035 deadline
‘My message is clear for Ireland, electricity is the future,’ IEA director Fatih Birol
Electrification should be overriding priority for Irish economy, industry and society, says International Energy Agency chief
Review under way into DAA’s international duty free and consulting operations
CEO Kenny Jacobs dismisses sale option for subsidiaries Aer Rianta International and DAA International
Investment of €200m in Cork Airport welcomed
Among planned improvements is new mezzanine floor and solar panel farm
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
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
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