Colman O'Sullivan

Glenveagh was covered by native woodland until the middle of last century

Turning the tide on Donegal's woodland, biodiversity loss

A new project in the Glenveagh National Park is set to restore hundreds of hectares of native woodland returning those areas to how they were for most of history.

Ireland • 10 May 24

A statement from the Government said that this morning's operation was to facilitate the 'safe movement' of people from tents

285 moved from Mount St tents as encampment dismantled

Hundreds of people who had been living in tents on Mount Street in Dublin city have been moved to Citywest and to Crooksling tented accommodation in Co Dublin, the Government has said.

Ireland • 01 May 24

Ireland needs to install 27% more wind capacity to reach 2025 targets (RollingNews.ie)

Energy emissions fall to lowest level in 30 years - SEAI

Energy-related emissions fell in Ireland last year to their lowest level in three decades but are not falling fast enough to meet climate targets, according to new analysis by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.

Environment • 01 May 24

Sinn Féin candidates at today's launch in the Helix in Dublin

Sinn Féin launches local and European election campaigns

Sinn Féin has launched its campaign for the local and European elections and is running candidates in all local authority areas and each of the three European constituencies.

Politics • 28 Apr 24

Income will fall 19% in the next 26 years, even if CO2 emmissions are cut drastically. according to the report

Average world income 'to fall 19% due to climate change'

The effects of climate change will reduce income across the world economy by 19% in the next 26 years even if CO2 emissions were cut drastically from today.

Environment • 17 Apr 24

A SIPTU survey found the issue of drug use by passengers on public transport had got worse in the last 12 months

Antisocial behaviour on transport 'worse than ever'

The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and Communications has heard that antisocial behaviour on public transport is worse than ever, with workers witnessing drug taking and enduring racist abuse and harassment on a regular basis.

Ireland • 17 Apr 24

Mary Robinson said that a lot of progress is being made globally on transitioning to a zero-carbon future but it is not happening fast enough

Robinson calls for implementation of climate policies

Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson has said Ireland needs to do more to implement its climate policies.

Climate Change • 16 Apr 24

The council says its traffic plan is designed to create a low traffic environment in the city centre

First measures in Dublin city traffic plan set for August

Dublin City councillors have heard the the first measures of the draft Dublin City Transport plan, which include bus gates on the quays, will come into effect in early August.

Dublin • 09 Apr 24

A number of asylum seekers have been sleeping in tents outside the International Protection Office on Mount Street in Dublin (File image)

Asylum seeker taken to hospital after Dublin assault

An asylum seeker from Nigeria has told RTÉ News that he was attacked in Dublin city centre yesterday evening.

Dublin • 08 Apr 24

Senators and TDs signed up to an anti-racism pledge outside Leinster House

Politicians sign anti-racism pledge ahead of elections

Senators and TDs have come out to support an anti-racism pledge published by the Irish Network Against Racism ahead of the local and European elections.

Politics • 21 Mar 24