How green is the programme for government?
Absence of climate ambition, continuity rather than scaled-up targets and vague language stand out
Eamon Ryan
Ireland’s risk-averse civil service cannot speed up delivery of the things we need most
We are going to have to decarbonise and dampen down current spending to avoid overheating the economy
Political science must not trump climate science. Here are the key tests for the new government
The scale and speed of change required to tackle climate issue is unprecedented and not always immediately popular
New roads investment planned by Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil after Green exit
Series of referendums on issues such as housing and water ‘highly unlikely’, negotiators say
Will 2025 deliver breakthrough on planning so Ireland can tap its wind energy ‘gold mine’?
Wind energy lobby says new government needs to implement the Planning and Development Act and put in place policies to support the development of the sector both onshore and at sea
Data centre restrictions to hit FDI, tech figures say
Seen & Heard: Tax still key for foreign investment, warning on cocoa prices and bread merger
Miriam Lord’s review of the year: Shock resignations, ruptured relations and an over-eager new Taoiseach
A year of change heralds a future of more of the same
Government must act on fraudulent fuel, says Clonbio chief
Group accounts show €14m loss as high energy costs hit key operation in Hungary
Eamon Ryan hails Ireland’s role as ‘world leader’ on data centres
‘Data centres no longer need to be concentrated around Dublin’ but should be closer to sources of renewable energy, especially offshore wind
Dublin Bus depots ‘at full capacity’ as fleet increases
State-owned transport company may have to find alternative for its existing garage at Conyngham Road which is being earmarked for potential redevelopment for housing
Eamon Ryan: ‘If Labour and Soc Dems were ambitious on climate, they’d be going into government’
Former Green Party leader opens up about ‘being attacked from all sides’ and party’s general election wipeout
EirGrid names Gas Networks Ireland boss Cathal Marley as new boss
Government recently approved a €50,000 boost to the annual salary for the job following representations from Minister, Eamon Ryan
New government should ensure proposed LNG plant in Shannon estuary does not proceed, Friends of the Earth says
‘It would be highly reckless on climate and economic grounds for the project to be approved in light of latest information’
Holyhead Port: Ferry travel remains at risk of disruption as postal delays are largely cleared
Irish and Welsh ministers meet over response to port’s closure due to storm damage
Letters to the Editor, December 12th: On the Social Democrats, disabilities and alcohol
People are tired of politicians and politics, reflected by the low turnout of eligible voters
Analysis: What next for climate policy now the Greens are out of government?
A campaign where the main parties downplayed climate issues and shunned hard choices bodes ill for ambitious climate policies in the next programme for government
Other Voices 2024: Laura Marling enraptures, Kojaque surprises. It can only be Dingle’s essential festival
What audiences are told before gigs at St James’ Church says it all: turn off your phone and just be in the moment
My colleague’s text - ‘l’ve been eliminated’ - spoke for how we all felt in the Green Party
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael sent out clear messages that their preference was for coalition with Labour. The only interpretation is that they think Labour might be slightly less demanding partners
CIÉ Group warns its pension bill set to increase to unsustainable levels
Company concerned High Court ruling means solvency requirement more onerous for it and employees while pensioners press for end to 15-year pension freeze
Eamon Ryan opens cycle lane he first campaigned for 30 years ago in last event as Minister
Outgoing Green Party TD says Dublin still ‘hostile’ for cyclists
Dublin Bay South constituency candidates list: Ryan departure will ease pressure on Bacik and O’Callaghan
Election 2024: Fine Gael’s chances of taking two seats will suffer from decision of Kate O’Connell to run as an Independent
Ireland’s failure to investigate floating wind farms is shameful
Are Irish winds and waves so different that we have to re-invent wind energy technology?
Irish aid agencies condemn ‘utterly inadequate’ Cop29 deal that will worsen impacts of climate crisis on front lines
Cop29 'came very close to failure and it has ended with a disappointing deal. But it is a deal the world can build on in 2025′, said Mary Robinson
Cop29 deadlocked as new €250bn finance offer comes up short
‘There is no deal to come out of Baku that will not leave a bad taste in everyone’s mouth, but we are within sight of a landing zone’
Cop29: UAE urges Saudi Arabia and others to honour fossil fuels pledge amid continuing impasse
Unprecedented public rebuke by Cop28 host comes as fuel producers try to derail transition promise made at last year’s talks
Cop29 stuck with big finance gap amid claims of backsliding on fossil fuels
‘Standing still is retreat and the world will rightly judge us very harshly if this is the outcome’ warns UK’s Ed Miliband
The Irish Times voter panel on election 2024: ‘We are being bribed with our own money’
The Irish Times brought together a panel of readers to discuss the election. Here’s what they think
Cop29 failure unacceptable, even if climate slips from political priorities, warns Eamon Ryan
UN chief welcomes ‘high ambition coalition’ including Ireland which is pushing for more ambitious outcome
Finglas Luas application to be submitted on Monday
Green line extension to north Dublin suburb due to be running by 2031
Are green number plates a good idea or a silly gimmick? Michael McAleer and John McManus debate
Drivers of EVs will soon be able to signal their eco-awareness with the introduction of 'green flash’ registration plates. But the idea is proving divisive, with some seeing it as greenwashing
Trump set to ‘dismantle fight against global warming’, US climate envoy warns at Cop29
UN talks open in Baku with stark warning no country is immune from climate disaster
Eamon Ryan: EU must ensure renewed backing for Paris pact as Cop29 faces into difficult negotiations
‘It will be hard to get agreement in a world that is so divided and under such stress, but that is what we have to do’
Explainer: Why Cop29 matters to you, Ireland and the world despite Trump ‘whiplash’
World’s performance on emissions and temperature summarised in three words: ‘over the limit’
Ireland can play pivotal role in ensuring global food security while meeting challenge of an overheating planet
If Ireland delivers a credible food/health/climate strategy for the 2025 conferences it should open longer-term possibilities
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