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‘We ain’t going back’: what lies ahead for Ireland’s bogs?

The rapid shutdown of the peat industry has brought a new focus on clean energy, though some workers are concerned about how the ‘just transition’ is managed

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 01:00

Midlands must not become ‘rust belt’ after power plant closures

Seanad told that due to absence of peat from Irish sources, industry will have to import it

Mon Mar 01 2021 - 21:06

Irish electricity system under too much pressure for comfort

Technical problems at Whitegate underscores need for stable electricity sources

Sat Feb 06 2021 - 05:45

Electricity shortage brought Ireland close to power cuts

Amber alert sent to power suppliers predicted ‘tight generation capacity margins’

Thu Jan 07 2021 - 06:10

Bord na Móna welcomes report into transition away from peat in the midlands

Semi-State says Just Transition is in harmony with its ‘brown to green’ strategy

Fri May 22 2020 - 19:15

Ministers visit midlands after decision to close peat power plants

Denis Naughten says consideration should be given to running plants on biofuels

Mon Nov 11 2019 - 10:23

Ministers to visit two power stations set for closure

Delegation to Longford and Offaly will meet workers and visit bogs set for restoration

Mon Nov 11 2019 - 00:01

Irish-Korean partnership begins work on €100m electricity project

Lumcloon Energy joins forces with Hanwha Energy to build two plants in Co Offaly

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 21:07

Ryanair strike vote, Bord na Móna losses, job fears in North, and banker bonuses

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Wed Jul 24 2019 - 06:47

Bord na Móna loses €50m in 12 months

State company is spending millions as it moves to greener businesses

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 00:01

New peat-cutting rules mean bog destruction will continue, says action group

‘Uncontrolled’ peat cutting damages habitats and kills fish – Friends of Irish Environment

Tue Feb 05 2019 - 01:33

‘This entire area could die’: Bord na Móna workers react to job losses

Midlands is being made suffer for Ireland’s need to cut carbon footprint, some believe

Thu Oct 25 2018 - 01:15