Ireland ‘set on a legally-binding path to net-zero emissions by 2050’

Climate scientist claims independent advisory council undermined by amendments

Change follows Minister’s acceptance of amendments proposed at committee stage in Seanad

Legislation clears a major hurdle by getting through the Dáil, but at what cost?

Investment in Cork commuter rail among items to receive funding under recovery plan

Environmentalist warns scale-up of Ireland’s offshore wind resources could be undone by lack of public engagement

The Government will decide how to apply carbon budgets across relevant sectors, and what each sector will contribute in a five-year period

New Bill commits to ‘pursue and achieve carbon neutrality no later than 2050’

‘The stilettos have gone. No one’s going out partying but I’m repairing a lot of walking shoes and hill walking boots.’

Fine Gael source indicates Green Party amendments ‘have to be worked through’

Bord na Móna’s Living Bog project will benefit from €108m conservation funding

Chairman of Climate Change Advisory Council says reducing emissions while enhancing farmer incomes is realisable

New Bill sets course for ‘faster and fairer climate action’

Climate crisis and biodiversity loss should be in one department – environment groups

Martin’s election as Taoiseach marked by policy prescriptions from interest groups

Groups call for major investment in the economy and delivery on climate promises

But a lot of ‘heavy lifting’ is being postponed to 2025-2030, according to climatologist

Strong backing for more ambition to address carbon emissions, according to poll

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

As Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael near coalition, all parties face calls for further climate action