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Cuppa at COP26: Focus on youth and public empowerment

Day five of COP26 will focus on Youth and Public Empowerment. Young climate leaders around the world will take to the stage. Ineza Umuhoza Grace from the Loss and Damage Youth Coalition says negotiators are still not hearing concerns from those in the most affected areas as week one of negotiations

Climate • 05 Nov 21

COP26 President of Alok Sharma recommitted to delivering on that $100bn as one of the key aims of this summit

Cuppa at COP26: Focus on financial support

Day three of COP26 will be focused on finance, and in particular how developing countries or those most impacted by climate change will be supported financially.

Environment • 03 Nov 21

World leaders and national negotiators are to meet over the next two weeks in Glasgow to discuss the fightback against climate change

COP26: The A-Z of this year's global climate summit

With world leaders and national negotiators to meet over the next two weeks in Glasgow to discuss the fightback against climate change, here's an A-to-Z of all things COP26 to get you started.

Climate Change • 01 Nov 21

Mairéad Butler sitting in the Taoiseach's chair on International Day of the Girl (Pic: Kenneth O'Halloran)

Waterford student becomes Taoiseach for a day

A young Waterford woman made history today as she took over Taoiseach Micheál Martin's office to mark International Day of the Girl.

Politics • 11 Oct 21

Currently, women who are pregnant experience different restrictions for their partners in different hospitals across the country

Protest calls for changes to maternity restrictions

Women and their partners from all over the country gathered outside Leinster house this afternoon to protest restrictions on partners accompanying pregnant women in maternity care.

Coronavirus • 06 Oct 21

President Michael D Higgins, Sabina Higgins and Prince Albert of Monaco pictured at Áras an Uachtaráin

Prince Albert of Monaco welcomed at Áras an Uachtaráin

President Michael D Higgins has welcomed His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco at Áras an Uachtaráin.

Dublin • 03 Sep 21

Public health guidelines advise that religious ceremonies should not take place at the moment

Bishop says communions, confirmations can go ahead

The Bishop of Raphoe, which encompasses much of Donegal, Alan McGuckian has recommended that the parishes can proceed with holy communions and confirmations from the middle of August in his diocese.

Coronavirus • 01 Aug 21

Pop-up soup kitchens in Dublin city centre

Two soup kitchens in Dublin face uncertain future

Two pop-up soup kitchens in Dublin, which serve food and drinks to people who are homeless, may have to close, due to compliance issues with food safety standards.

Regional • 22 Jul 21

Play Activity and Leisure Ireland represents 130 businesses

Indoor entertainment calls for clarity on reopening

An organisation representing indoor entertainment businesses has said the Government has forgotten the industry, as the focus is on reopening indoor dining.

Coronavirus • 09 Jul 21

#AndSheCycles: Cyclists from Ashbourne Community School

Girls campaign to boost numbers cycling to school

Research from Green Schools shows that aside from common cyclist safety concerns, girls are also dealing with social issues such as peer pressure, the idea that cycling is 'uncool', and harassment on the roads from drivers and young men.

Ireland • 03 Jun 21