Nation must wean itself off litigation and bring awards in line with Europe, says insurance lobby group

Irish storm names for the coming year include literary nods, cultural odes and heartwarming personal anecdotes

De-risking the sector is a priority as challenges become increasingly complex

Global report finds AI tools can boost resilience of ageing infrastructure and mitigate flood and storm damage

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Breakdown of figures shows 33,768 claims were lodged following storm

Irish general insurer said it expects the January weather events to cost it €30.6m when all is said and done

Current commissioner Drew Harris to remain in role until September 1st

Government policy needs further overhaul to address low planting rates

More than 80% of timber-harvesting machinery here is working on storm-hit plantations

State companies could spend €22bn on power infrastructure

Urgent Government intervention needed to back sustained reductions, says climate advisory body

Cork is ‘very, very vulnerable’, but Dublin, Galway, the east coast and areas along the Shannon are also at high risk

Start by learning the obvious lessons from Storm Éowyn 

Storms Éowyn and Darragh highlighted vulnerabilities, with widespread disruptions to power and water

Salty storm winds can cause damage to plants, but the good news is they usually recover

Finance subsidiary shows energy business repaid €300m last year

Service providers may have to submit annual reports on implementation of measures

Unite wants non-essential outdoor work suspended during extreme weather events and workers impacted to be paid

University of Galway research team reveal thousands living in western coastal areas narrowly avoided devastating flooding