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Union proposes maximum working temperature and four days of ‘climate leave’

A statutory maximum working temperature is among extreme-weather proposals being put forward by an Irish union. Unite is seeking a meeting with Enterprise Minister Peter Burke to discuss its proposals, which also include four days’ paid “climate ...

28 Apr 2025 at 00:01

National News

Latest climate data ‘smashes myth you can’t grow economy and reduce emissions’

Taoiseach Simon Harris has welcomed new data that showed Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions last year were the lowest in three decades. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said that greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 6.8% in 2023, with ...

09 Jul 2024 at 10:21

National News

Utility company acknowledges discharges of raw sewage ‘completely unacceptable’

The body in charge of wastewater, Uisce Eireann, has acknowledged it is “completely unacceptable” that raw sewage is spilling into more than 20 areas across Ireland. An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report published on Thursday found ...

26 Oct 2023 at 13:07

National News

DAA board should be sacked instead of chief executive, O’Leary says

The board overseeing Dublin Airport should be sacked instead of DAA chief Kenny Jacobs, Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary has said. Mr O’Leary made the suggestion as he also took swipes at the “do-nothing Government” of Taoiseach Micheal Martin and ...

25 Sept 2025 at 13:45

National News

Water pollution revealed as main environmental concern for Irish households

Water pollution has been revealed as the primary environmental concern for Irish households. That's according to the Central Statistics Office's (CSO) General Household Survey, which found that over 79% of households around the country ...

01 Nov 2021 at 12:43

National News

EU targets do not properly reflect e-waste recycling efforts, WEEE Ireland warns

An organisation that facilitates the collection of electronic waste has expressed concern that EU recycling targets ignore the impact of a growing circular economy in Ireland. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Ireland, ...

14 Apr 2025 at 06:00

Schools

Young Laois environmentalists highly commended at national awards

A group of young people from Mountmellick Community School were highly commended at this year’s ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards (YEA) 2024. Over 1,000 people attended the awards showcase and finals, which took place at the ...

22 May 2024 at 07:51

Portlaoise

PICTURES: This beautifully designed Laois home has a contemporary 'green' twist

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these homes epitomize modern living, boasting a range of contemporary features designed to enhance comfort, efficiency, and sustainability. Each residence proudly displays its newly ...

27 Sept 2024 at 13:55

Warning over potential 27 billion euro climate bill

National News

Cost of Ireland missing emissions targets could reach staggering €27bn, watchdog warns

The potential cost of missing Ireland’s emissions targets could reach a staggering 27 billion euros, according to a new report. The alarming figure comes under a worst-case projection under which Ireland does not implement ...

04 Mar 2025 at 09:37

National News

Minister defends Government’s climate policies to meet emission targets

Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has defended the Government’s climate policies, saying it can meet its emission targets despite a report stating that Ireland will not reduce greenhouse gases emissions as set out under law....

28 May 2024 at 17:08

National News

Taoiseach describes damning climate report as ‘highly speculative and uncertain’

The Taoiseach has described a damning report which sets out the potential costs of missing legally binding climate targets as “highly speculative and uncertain”. Micheal Martin also hit back at accusations that the ...

04 Mar 2025 at 16:08

National News

Climate change group criticises EPA Ireland for deleting tweet on eating less meat

A CLIMATE change awareness group has criticised the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for deleting a social media post encouraging people to eat less red meat. Stop Climate Chaos released a statement in ...

29 Aug 2023 at 16:12

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