Ireland Archives

Jul 31, 2020

Justice

Ireland forced to strengthen climate plan, in supreme court win for campaigners

Judges ruled the government’s national mitigation plan fell “well short” of what was needed to meet Ireland’s climate commitments, ordering a more ambitious strategy

Jun 29, 2020

Energy

Ireland to set annual emissions goals to reach 2050 carbon neutrality

The formation of a historic coalition government has put climate action at the top of Ireland’s priorities, with a plan to halve emissions in the next decade

Mar 25, 2021

Energy

Ireland’s government agrees on climate bill to set 2050 net zero goal in law

The bill would commit Ireland to cut emissions 51% between 2018 and 2030, raising tough questions about the future of cattle farming

Jun 18, 2019

News

Ireland to ‘nudge’ its way to net zero emissions by 2050

Government plans to enshrine a tougher climate target in law, but tough questions about the future of beef farming remain to be settled

Feb 18, 2019

Finance

Ireland’s democratic experiment lays the ground for stronger climate action

The Citizen’s Assembly could become a model for developing informed, fair and ambitious climate policy – if the government accepts its recommendations

Feb 8, 2019

Carbon markets

In Ireland, Brexit proofing must mean climate proofing

Brexit has led to delays in climate action just at the moment when bold plans could soften the impact of the UK divorce, writes MEP Lynn Boylan

Jan 26, 2017

Finance

Irish lawmakers vote to divest from fossil fuels

Ireland could become the first country to fully divest its sovereign wealth fund from coal, oil and gas

Jul 25, 2016

News

Ireland: no longer the emerald isle?

Pledges by Ireland to cut its emissions of greenhouse gases look set to be undermined by government plans for a major expansion of the country’s agricultural sector

Jun 11, 2014

Comment

Time for farming to be taken seriously at UN climate talks?

COMMENT: Agriculture is linked to 20% of greenhouse gas emissions, but it’s not receiving attention from governments

Apr 24, 2014

Energy

Just three EU countries on track to meet energy savings target – report

NEWS: Denmark, Ireland and Croatia praised for efficiency measures, but others falling short

Apr 23, 2014

Politics

Ireland outlines low-carbon transition plans with new climate bill

NEWS: Ireland’s climate change bill establishes advisory climate body and commits government to five-year reports

Mar 28, 2014

Energy

Wind energy could boost Ireland’s economy by €500m a year – report

Wind energy in Ireland good for security, economy jobs – and potentially the UK’s own targets, says new report

Feb 10, 2014

Energy

Local opposition to wind grows as EU leaders mull targets

Fairer share of wind power proceeds could help slow growth of opposition to wind turbines

Aug 12, 2013

Energy

IKEA purchases first wind farm in Ireland

The wind farm, expected to generate enough energy for 5,500 houses a year, is part of IKEA’s pledge of €1.5 billion to renewable energy up to 2015