Ireland to co-host next fossil fuel phase-out conference in South Pacific island Tuvalu
Announcement comes as 60 countries agree landmark move to phase out oil, gas and coal
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Larry Goodman family company bids to restart work on Barryroe oil and gas field
Goodman family-backed firm seeks talks with Government on former Providence reservoir
‘Significant’ fuel support schemes worth €220m confirmed for farmers and hauliers
Farmers will receive €200 for every 1,000 litres of green diesel used and hauliers an average payment of €14,000
‘Right to be forgotten’ for cancer patients in insurance market to be enshrined in law
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien to outline road transporters support scheme to Cabinet
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Minister stays away from conference to end fossil fuels but says it has Ireland’s support
Up to 60 countries to attend inaugural event in Colombia
New Irish Rail IT system is ‘a slowly developing shambles’, says Dáil committee chairman
Over €31m spent on rail traffic management system initially expected to cost €19.5m, with no delivery as yet
Ireland considers designating private offshore wind facilities as critical infrastructure
Jack Chambers tells Oireachtas committee engagement on this issue is under way within Government
Irish Rail board voices concerns over €36m IT project
National Transport Authority also indicated likely cost overrun to Dáil committee regarding train management system
Energy regulator expected to be called before Oireachtas committee over ‘price gouging’ investigation
CRU yet to report after Minister asked agency to review failure of wholesale companies to pass on 72% price drop
Robert Watt set to be paid €280,000 a year to lead Dublin city regeneration body
Former Department of Health head expected to be approved by Cabinet on Tuesday
Penalties of more than €17m imposed on bus, rail, Luas operators for missing targets
Department of Transport tells Dáil committee passenger numbers are continuing to surge and punctuality is improving
Electricity bills could increase by up to 9% with gas even higher, Minister says
Minister for Energy says no concerns among airlines of flight cancellations because no disruption foreseen in jet fuel supplies
‘Passion’ not ‘misogyny’ was why Independent Ireland TDs shouted at women Ministers, party says
More than 10 elected FF and FG representatives interested in joining party, leader says
Ireland’s renewable energy is benefiting data centres, not households, says Social Democrat
Jennifer Whitmore accuses Government of allowing data centres get all the benefits of renewable energy
Multimillion-euro financial package will not be unveiled until nationwide fuel protests cease
Fuel protests movement vows to extend disruptive actions into weekend as talks under way for solution
Dublin Airport in line for up to 32 extra flights next winter
Draft slot allocation from Irish Aviation Authority allows scope for growth at capital’s gateway
Government departments are using AI, but one clear red line has been laid down
Ministers maintain human oversight remains a non-negotiable component in carrying out certain tasks
US airlines warned Minister that Dublin Airport cap breached treaty
Industry group highlighted risks of annual 32m passenger limit, documents show
Darragh O’Brien must swiftly fill eight senior posts at airport operator DAA
State-owned airports operator needs to appoint a new CEO, chairman and a handful of non-executive directors
Hauliers strike threat on hold after ‘positive’ meeting with Minister over fuel supports
Labour TD says more energy conservation and cost of living measures should be considered by Government
Jet fuel disruption could hit summer travel plans
Trump says US will be ‘out of Iran pretty quickly’ but could return for ‘spot hits’ if needed
Grace’s Law: Scramblers to be banned in all public places from Friday
Death of Grace Lynch (16) after she was hit by scrambler in Finglas prompted renewed efforts to strengthen regulations
Infrastructure Bill to fast-track big projects could be enacted by summer
Minister for Infrastructure Jack Chambers will tell Cabinet that all public bodies will be required to identify suitable projects
‘Grace’s Law’ on scrambler bike ban set to take effect
Minister for Transport to seek Cabinet approval to bring in stronger restrictions on use
Higher air fares and loss of flights to US on the horizon if Dublin Airport cap remains
Axe the Dublin Airport passenger cap, airline bosses tell politicians
Ireland will lose flights to US if Dublin Airport cap stays in place, US airlines warn
Aer Lingus CEO tells TDs and senators passenger cap is ‘economically catastrophic’ as airlines and DAA press for speedy action on legislation
Government unveils €250 million package of support for households and businesses impacted by soaring energy costs
Government unveils €250m package of supports which Opposition criticise as ‘timid, anaemic’ and ‘pathetic’
Dublin Airport passenger cap sent air fares soaring, DAA to tell TDs
State airport company to push Oireachtas to pass Bill soon so limit can be scrapped
Dún Laoghaire has longest driving test waiting time at 21 weeks, followed by Mulhuddart at 20
Last month 5,356 people were on list, an ‘extraordinary number’, says local TD
Price of diesel and petrol set to fall from midnight as Government agrees new excise duty measures
Tax rebate scheme for hauliers aimed at keeping supply chains working with double fuel allowance payment expected
Ireland’s emissions remained almost within limit during first carbon budget
Second budget to 2030 presents tougher challenge as limits tighten further
Irish Rail needs executive chairman, outgoing chair says in resignation letter to Minister
Steve Murphy stood down as chairman of the State-owned rail company in February after just two years in the post
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