Rónán Kennedy

NUI Galway

Dr Rónán Kennedy is a lecturer in the School of Law at NUI Galway. He is a former Irish Research Council awardee

The Supreme Court: coming soon to a laptop near you?

Why have Irish courts been slow to move online during the crisis?

A lack of infrastructure, inexperience with online tools and compliance with the Constitution have meant a delay in online sittings

law • 09 Apr 20

A key aspect of developing robust responses to climate change is the need to encourage innovation in technologies and techniques

Why policy changes are key to encouraging climate innovation

How should we rethink laws and policies to make the development of green technology easier, quicker and more attractive?

Climate Change • 19 Sep 19

The Climate Change Advisory Council has said that 'Ireland is completely off course in terms of achieving its 2020 and 2030 emissions reduction targets'.

Why it's necessary to create new climate change institutions

Paradoxically, climate change is better tackled in a bottom up fashion through a variety and range of activities across different scales of governance.

Climate Change • 17 Jun 19

The site at Athenry, Co Galway which was due to host Apple's data centre

Why is the Irish planning system so complex?

As highlighted by the saga of the Apple data centre in Athenry, Ireland's planning process can be slow, torturous and complex for all involved

Planning • 06 Mar 19

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