Environment The towns where Ireland’s smoky coal rules are being floutedAnalysis of data shows spikes in atmosphere quality over the last four weeks as weather turns cold
Legal Carton House owners fined €8,000 for wildlife offencesClearing of protected river bank without permission led to prosecution by National Parks and Wildlife Service
Budget 2024 Environment: Eamon Ryan hails ‘historic day’ for nature as government commits to €14bn climate fundUp to €3.15 billion can be drawn down for large green infrastructure projects which will reduce emissions
Energy Latest renewable energy auction set to deliver lowest ever volume of wind and solar powerEnergy industry experts estimate the volume of projects that have submitted bids for the RESS-3 support scheme could be down by 60 per cent
Energy Price cap on electricity endsScheme which used revenues for cost of living supports and may have raised up to €150 million will not be extended
Analysis Oonagh Buckley profile: the outspoken civil servant who now will lead Environment at ‘critical’ momentThe former chair of the An Bord Pleanála ruffled feathers in her last role and has now been chosen to lead a crucial department