Inspector queries expansion of maximum security prison The expansion of a maximum security prison has been questioned after a report found insufficient resources and lagging infrastructure were undermining safety. AAP · Oct 23, 2023
Three 150-euro energy credits and mortgage income relief planned for Budget 2024 The government has signalled it will spend cautiously – despite expecting a surplus of 10 billion euro this year. The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023
Dublin Airport ‘categorically denies’ Ryanair’s claims after winter flight cuts Ryanair said it is cutting its winter 2023/2024 schedule at Dublin Airport in response to increased charges. The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023
Ryanair announces cuts to Dublin Airport winter schedule due to charges The airline cancelled 17 routes and moved 19 aircraft to alternative European airports. The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023
Ireland’s environment minister says 13 MEPs ‘swung vote’ to pass EU nature law ‘Those Irish votes were critical, those Irish votes swung it,’ Green Party leader and Minister Eamon Ryan said. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023
Ireland accused of not being 'brave enough' to tax Ryanair and Aer Lingus Ireland lost out on nearly €760 million in aviation taxes in 2022 Irish Mirror · Jul 12, 2023
Mark Ruffalo calls on Eamon Ryan to consider risks of LNG in energy security review Avengers star and environmental advocate Mark Ruffalo said he is deeply concerned about the risks posed by LNG Irish Mirror · Jul 11, 2023
Generous solar grant scheme for businesses gets green light The tiered grant scheme will range from €2,700 up to €162,500 Irish Mirror · Jul 5, 2023
Security forum hailed as ‘beneficial’ and a ‘unique’ exercise in forming policy Tanaiste Micheal Martin said the four days of discussions between academics and experts had ‘scratched the surface’. The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
Deal on 'general approach' to Nature Restoration Law at EU Environment Council - with Ireland in favour Eamon Ryan made an impassioned plea to his European counterparts to protect 'our incredible natural world' but Fine Gael still 'undecided' Irish Mirror · Jun 27, 2023
Shipping emissions could be halved without damaging trade, research finds Findings come as nations gather in London to discuss new carbon levy The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2023
Tara Mines jobs: Government vows to help 650 workers laid off as Meath mine closes Workers at Tara Mines were told on Tuesday evening that they were being temporarily laid off. The company has not, however, confirmed how temporary the layoffs will be. Irish Mirror · Jun 14, 2023
Opposition calls for ban on new data centres over energy concerns Figures published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on Monday showed that data centres accounted for 18% of total energy consumption in 2022 Irish Mirror · Jun 13, 2023
Households set for new cash boost as Government's windfall tax promises help with energy bills Legislation to be fast-tracked to get windfall tax from energy companies before the summer Irish Mirror · Jun 13, 2023
Dublin Live · Jun 10, 2023 Dublin Airport car parking shortage could spark summer chaos as Ryanair slams operator The airline’s chief Eddie Wilson slammed the daa when it told passengers to get a lift to the terminal after warning all its 23,000 spaces could be sold out
Irish Mirror · Jun 9, 2023 Dublin Airport says it can't just open fields and conjure up extra parking after criticism DAA has refuted four claims of 'gaming the system' that budget airline Ryanair has made publicly
Irish Mirror · Jun 9, 2023 Cabinet concern about underspend on road projects A Government spokesperson said that the €97m underspend at the Department of Transport would even out as the year progressed as several ministers expressed concerns about road projects.
The New Daily · Jun 8, 2023 Rat-plagued WA youth detention centre in ‘acute crisis’ Perth's Banksia Hill youth detention centre is in a state of emergency with unprecedented staff shortages and frequent lockdowns.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2023 Filthy and overrun with rats: Banksia Hill detention centre in ‘acute crisis’, inspector finds ‘Every element’ of the facility is failing, with young people confined to cells for long periods of time due to staffing shortages, the report says
Irish Mirror · Jun 7, 2023 Government not intervening or engaging with toll operators about increases Despite Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys stating that Transport Minister Eamon Ryan and Minister of State Jack Chambers were engaging with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) about the increases, it is now understood that this is not the case.
Irish Mirror · Jun 1, 2023 Census 2022: Cycling to work almost back at 1986 levels as number of kids cycling to school doubles The number of primary aged children getting to school by bike has almost doubled since 2016
Irish Mirror · May 28, 2023 Homeowners near Dublin Airport's new runway facing summer of noise hell "This is having a huge impact on the quality of life of many households and impacting on local schools too."
Irish Mirror · May 16, 2023 Public sector workers facing drastic change as car parking privileges set to be axed A mandate approved by Cabinet will phase out, over time, the use of parking in buildings that have access to good public transport and active or shared mobility options.
Irish Mirror · May 16, 2023 Ireland fuel prices to rise within weeks as Government reverses excise duty cut The Government cut excise duty in March 2022 as fuel prices soared due to the war in Ukraine. In February, it announced that the cuts would be restored on a phased basis between June and September.
Irish Mirror · May 16, 2023 Eamon Ryan admits he's 'not fully aware' of SHEIN as he defends fast-fashion firm's Dublin launch Speaking at a press conference just a week after SHEIN opened its EMEA headquarters in Dublin, Climate Minister Eamon Ryan said that he was not aware of the Chinese fast fashion company.