Eithne Dodd

According to the 2022 census, there are 163,433 vacant residential units in Ireland

Vacant property could address housing and climate issues

Bringing vacant property back into use as homes could address the twin crises of housing and climate in Ireland, a conference has heard.

Ireland • 15 May

A minke whale calf became stuck on the Galway coast

Galway guide stops tour to rescue beached whale calf

A tour guide operator interrupted an outing for his guests to help rescue a beached whale calf in Galway yesterday.

Connacht • 21 May

Draft legislation to require that a disclosure hearing takes place in all such cases was approved by the Cabinet yesterday

Handing over counselling notes 'soul destroying' - victim

A woman who was a victim of sexual assault has described as "soul destroying" having to hand over her counselling records to a defence team.

Ireland • 07 May

According to the United Nations, the burning of fossil fuels accounts for more than three-quarters of greenhouse gas emissions

More than €31bn held in fossil fuel investments - report

Irish-based subsidiaries of investment companies held more than €31 billion in fossil fuel investments as of June 2024, according to a new report from ActionAid Ireland and Trócaire.

Ireland • 30 Apr

The Rivers Trust is asking people to observe a local river, lough or stream and record their findings on its free app

'Flow' of information needed for annual river survey

The Rivers Trust is urging people from all over the island of Ireland to take part in its annual river survey.

Ireland • 25 Apr

The Irish Academy of Engineering highlighted what it called 'the absence of a plan to deliver the 350 large energy infrastructure projects needed in the electricity sector'

Engineers question Govt's 2050 decarbonisation target

An all-island body representing engineers has questioned the feasibility of the Government's target of decarbonising the electricity sector by 2050.

Business • 24 Apr

James Doyle and his sister Kate Doyle pictured with Professor Owen Smith who treated James in the trial when he was a child

'Phenomenal' - five-year study improves child cancer care

A five-year project using genetics, genomics and data to improve cancer diagnostics and treatment for children could "change what we consider to be a 'cure' for cancer," according to a paediatric consultant.

Health • 23 Apr

On international commodities markets, the price of cocoa has increased by 400% over the past decade

Eggs-pensive: Cocoa costs drive chocolate prices higher

Easter is coming and for many that means a chocolate egg. If you are planning on buying a chocolate egg, especially if it's one of the speciality eggs, chances are you are facing much higher prices this year.

Leinster • 14 Apr

Kestrel numbers have decline by around 45% since 1998 (stock image)

Bird enthusiasts flock to take part in annual survey

Hundreds of bird enthusiasts will take to the Irish countryside over the next two months to count all the birds they can see and hear.

Ireland • 10 Apr

The Housing for All target for 2025 is 41,000 homes

IHBA believe housing targets won't be reached this year

The head of the Irish Home Builders Association has said he believes the numbers of homes completed in Ireland this year will be fewer than last year.

Business • 08 Apr