Extreme weather events show need for more legal protections for workers, says union
Unite wants non-essential outdoor work suspended during extreme weather events and workers impacted to be paid
Storm Éowyn
Thousands living in coastal areas ‘narrowly’ avoided devastating flooding during Storm Éowyn, research finds
University of Galway research team reveal thousands living in western coastal areas narrowly avoided devastating flooding
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
Meet Ireland’s survivalists: ‘One bunker takes 150 people and has its own water source’
Preppers and survivalists have the skills, strategies and supplies to see them through all kinds of natural and man-made crises. They have one question: how prepared are you?
Failure to connect electricity systems on island of Ireland has led to higher prices and greater emissions
Given our dependence on electric power, delivery of modern interconnector should be faster than one built in wartime
‘Donegal neighbours said we admire you for the braveness of emigrating. Who’s emigrating? It’s Europe’
Axel Pawlik first moved to Ireland from Germany in 1996, then returned during Covid
Power grid to be strengthened against storm threat
ESB networks to improve surveying, hazard removal and forestry management
Plans to boost electricity grid resilience ahead of winter storm season to go to Cabinet
Proposals follow Storm Éowyn, which left 760,000 homes without power and some customers waiting weeks for restoration
Will bidirectional charging power my house by using my EV’s battery?
Electric vehicles: Helping to separate EV myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your questions
The Uninsurables: One in 20 Irish houses struggles to get flood insurance
We’ve been lucky so far but ‘only a matter of time before a 3m storm surge’ hits Ireland
Ireland must scale up preparations for extreme weather events, climate council warns
‘If we do not put structures and resources in place, communities will be increasingly exposed,’ Climate Change Advisory Council chair says
€5.2m in humanitarian payments after Storm Éowyn exceeds annual totals since at least 2017
Payments totalling €3.8 million after in 2023 Storm Babet next highest sum after an extreme weather event
Storm Éowyn’s €500m toll on Irish forestry revealed by satellite imagery
Licensed owners urged to quickly clear felled trees as equivalent of almost 2.5 times annual timber harvest brought down
How can homes be futureproofed to deal with power outages caused by extreme weather?
Will traditional heating methods return to new builds or will backup generators become commonplace?
Ireland’s flood defences are inadequate, experts warn
Engineers say State is poorly equipped for extreme weather as survey of public shows most expect more floods
Wind records broken on Mace Head during Storm Éowyn, Met Éireann says
Storm Éowyn brought hurricane-force winds while temperatures in December and February were above average
Schools told to ignore ‘fake’ circular directing them to open for Easter holidays
Move follows closure of schools following storms, snowfall and power cuts
Storm Éowyn causes €500m damage to forests
Government taskforce tackling aftermath of devastating weather system
Insurers say Storm Éowyn claims could hit €300m
Almost 24,000 claims have been filed to date in what is now likely to be the most costly weather event this century
Storm Éowyn impact the ‘last straw’ for Mayo foresters
Michael Seery (73) said his plantation has been ‘flattened’ by last month’s winds
Ireland could give Ukraine €50m in non-lethal military support, Cabinet to hear
Simon Harris to brief ministers on plan and seek approval for Ireland’s participation in G20 forum, while Peter Burke is to set out IDA Ireland’s new five-year strategy
Tallest tree in Co Donegal castle gardens among casualties of Storm Éowyn
Clean-up continues at Ireland’s nature reserves more than three weeks after record winds hit
Storm Éowyn highlighted the challenges Ireland faces as an ageing society and economy
Ireland needs a new centre of gravity in the social care sector. It needs an approach which is both place-based and outcome focused
After Storm Éowyn, Ireland must do what Sweden did 20 years ago
Storm Gudrun shocked the Nordic country into building a new, climate-proofed power grid. Will Ireland follow suit?
FBD sees net hit from Storm Éowyn at €30m
Insurance Ireland had predicted overall claims could reach as much as €200m
Power finally restored to all homes and businesses following Storm Éowyn
More than 768,000 homes, businesses and schools lost power due to the storm
Roscommon household has power restored 18 days after Storm Éowyn
‘The children have been in tears such was the stress of the past few weeks’
Storms and sobriety see sales surges in January
Shoppers stocked up before arrival of bad weather and embraced dry January
Medically vulnerable people should never again be as exposed as they were during Storm Éowyn
Natural disasters pose a humanitarian crisis for certain groups and it’s time for authorities to plan for this
Almost 700 without power more than a fortnight after Storm Éowyn
Power restored to 766,000 customers since ‘unprecedented’ weather conditions
Electricity network upgrades likely to see user bills rise
Seen & heard: Developers summoned; Xerotech on the brink; Glencore eyes Pallas Green sale; CRH invests in 3D; Mounjaro arrives; and O’Hara brewery talks
About 3,500 still without power more than two weeks after Storm Éowyn
Technicians from Austria, Finland, Great Britain, Germany and Norway are assisting with reconnections
Gone with the wind? Future-proof your polytunnel or glasshouse against storms
Many beloved garden structures were battered (or removed entirely) by Storm Éowyn. How to stop it happening again?
ESB chief executive rows back on claim cost of Storm Éowyn may be borne by consumers
Tánaiste Simon Harris says comments from Paddy Hayes were ‘extraordinarily insensitive’
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