Ireland ‘most polluting per person’ in the EU
Ireland produces more greenhouse gas pollution per person than any other country in the European Union, according to new data released just days before the COP30 climate conference. The European…
EU Environment Commissioner ‘hopeful’ for new nitrates derogation for Ireland
The EU’s Environment Commissioner has signalled her support for Ireland to get a further derogation from a key part of water pollution law. Jessika Roswall visited Ireland last week where…
Shadow fleet could launch drone attacks, warns EU Defence Commissioner
Russia could use its shadow fleet as launching pads for drone attacks anywhere in Europe, the EU’s Defence Commissioner has warned. Russian vessels are thought to have passed through Irish…
Bird flu ‘housing order’ after second outbreak confirmed
A second outbreak of bird flu has been discovered on a turkey farm in County Meath. It follows confirmation of the disease in a flock in County Carlow on Monday.…
Public asked for Ireland’s EU priorities
The government has opened a consultation to ask people what our priorities should be when Ireland takes over the rotating presidency of the European Council next year. “The presidency will…
EU ministers agree watered-down climate target
Environment ministers have agreed to cut EU greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2040 after talks that lasted through the night. A majority of EU member states voted in…
Climate change damage costing Ireland billions per year and growing – Central Bank
The economic cost of clearing up for damage caused by climate change reached €2.5 billion last year, and that is excluding the impact on health and wellbeing, the Central Bank…
Last attempt to agree EU climate target before COP
EU environment ministers are meeting in Brussels for a last-ditch attempt to agree a climate target before the COP climate summit. The European Commission has proposed to cut greenhouse gas…
Irish government urges EU not to scrap Life fund
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has signed up to a letter putting pressure on the European Commission not to scrap its climate funding programme. The letter, which…
McGrath to raise product safety concerns during China visit
Michael McGrath has promised to raise concerns about product safety – including children’s toys and electronics – during a trip to China this week. Ireland’s European Commissioner has a responsibility…