News | Latest Breaking News Stories & Headlines

The development of Offshore Renewable Energy port infrastructure is vital to help Ireland meet its renewable energy targets

EIB to support offshore wind port investment

The European Investment Bank and the Department of Transport have formally announced an advisory cooperation agreement to assess capacity, demand and financing strategies required for the development of Offshore Renewable Energy port infrastructure.

Business • 11 Sep 24

Roderic O'Gorman and Pippa Hackett made their cases to lead the Green Party

Leadership hopefuls set out stalls at Green Party event

Around 200 Green Party members attended a leadership hustings tonight where the two candidates to succeed Eamon Ryan set out their stalls.

Politics • 27 Jun 24

Eamon Ryan first became leader of the Green Party in 2011

Ryan's departure raises big questions for Green Party

Eamon Ryan is a gigantic figure within the Green Party, and his announced departure raises big questions, if not concerns, writes Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham.

Analysis and Comment • 19 Jun 24

Could there be a new job for Eamon Ryan in the not so distance future?

Watch: What next for the Green Party and for Eamon Ryan?

Eamon Ryan has stepped down as leader of the Green Party, a position he has held since 2011.

Politics • 18 Jun 24

Eamon Ryan said 'we are into a new political cycle'

Eamon Ryan departs politics on own terms after 25 years

Eamon Ryan was dubbed a "conviction politician" according to both his admirers and his detractors.

Politics • 19 Jun 24

Eamon Ryan and Catherine Martin are stepping down from their leadership roles in the Green Party (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Ryan and Martin to step down from Green leadership roles

Eamon Ryan has announced that he is stepping down as leader of the Green Party, while Catherine Martin confirmed that she will not put forward her name to be the next party leader, and will step down as deputy leader.

Politics • 18 Jun 24

Eamon Ryan said the transport strategy has to be part of the climate solution (File: RollingNews.ie)

New transport strategy not anti-motorist, says Ryan

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said the new strategy 'Moving Together' is about making transport work for everyone and it is "not anti-motorist or cars".

Ireland • 28 Mar 24

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan at the launch of ESB Network's new Net Zero Strategy

ESB Networks to invest €10 billion up to 2030

ESB Networks, which is the part of the ESB responsible for the transmission of electricity to homes and businesses, has said it will invest €10 billion between now and 2030 in the country's electricity network.

Business • 23 Jan 23

Eamon Ryan said a Fuel Poverty Action Plan will be launched

Ryan: Government to announce further fuel cost supports

The Government will announce further measures to help people with fuel costs, the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications has said.

Ireland • 19 Oct 22

Eamon Ryan said the APB needs additional staff and resources (File image)

Ryan 'confident' ABP will get resources it needs

The Minister for Transport has said he confidence in the operation of An Bord Pleanála, but said it needs additional resources.

Ireland • 17 Oct 22

Eamon Ryan issued the direction in a letter on 28 July

Minister issued direction on gas supply to data centres

Minister for Climate Eamon Ryan instructed the organisation which runs Ireland's natural gas network not to provide connections to data centres which are going to rely exclusively on gas for power.

Ireland • 14 Oct 22

Minister Eamon Ryan had suggested cutting the dividend being paid on after-tax profits by ESB from 40% to 20%

Ryan wanted to cut ESB dividend in half - FOI

Environment Minster Eamon Ryan wanted to cut in half the dividend being paid to the state by the ESB so that the company could reinvest its profits in energy infrastructure and renewables.

Business • 06 Oct 22

Mr Ryan said energy prices will be the 'biggest challenge' for households in winter

Ryan: Government 'will keep the lights on' over winter

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications has said the Government "will be able to keep the lights on" over the coming months.

Business • 24 Aug 22

Eamon Ryan said the recent energy costs hikes are 'likely to be a short term phenomenon'

Government to help those struggling with fuel bills

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has said the Government will have to look at similar and potentially larger measures in this year's Budget to support those struggling to pay fuel bills because of rising energy costs.

Business • 20 Sep 21

System will be rolled out on a phased basis

Variable speed limits to be introduced on M50

Variable speed limits are set to be introduced on the M50 under a new €50 million programme to implement intelligent transport systems technology for motorways.

Ireland • 17 Sep 21

Lidl said its customers can deposit used plastic drink bottles and aluminium cans in return for money-back vouchers redeemable in-store

Lidl to give vouchers for returned cans and bottles

Lidl Ireland has installed a "reverse vending machine" into one of its stores that will pay customers 10 cents in a voucher for every plastic bottle or aluminium can recycled.

Business • 03 Sep 21

Ryanair urges Government to follow UK on travel

Ryanair has called on Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to immediately follow the UK government's decision to allow both vaccinated citizens and their children to travel freely from 19 July without quarantine restrictions.

Business • 09 Jul 21

Leo Varadkar and Eamon Ryan meet with Eir and Vodafone to voice concerns about issues with the firms' customer service levels

Varadkar and Ryan meet Eir and Vodafone on complaints

Two Government ministers have met with Eir and Vodafone, separately, to voice concerns about ongoing issues with the customer service they are providing.

Business • 20 Nov 20

A new €80m funding package for the aviation sector has been agreed by Government amid the Covid-19 crisis

Extra €48m in funding agreed for country's airports

The Government has agreed a revised €80m funding package for the aviation sector in recognition of the difficult winter season that lies ahead due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Business • 10 Nov 20

Around 150,000 trucks a year use the UK landbridge to move goods between Ireland and continental Europe

Sufficient capacity on Irish ferry services - report

A new report has found there is sufficient capacity on existing ferry services between Ireland and continental Europe to accommodate any road haulage traffic that is displaced from the UK landbridge as a result of Brexit.

Business • 06 Nov 20

Bus Éireann is pulling out of of four routes and consolidating 14 routes

No public transport financial support shortage - Ryan

Minister for Transport and Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said that there will be no shortage in financial support during the Covid-19 crisis into next year for public transport.

Ireland • 29 Sep 20

Hazel Chu said she would reach out to those who have left the party

Strategic review under way in Green Party - Chu

A strategic review is under way in the Green Party following the leadership contest and a number of resignations, chairperson Hazel Chu said.

Politics • 24 Jul 20

Ballots from 1,950 Green Party members were received in the election between Eamon Ryan and Catherine Martin by yesterday evening's deadline

Eamon Ryan wins Green Party leadership contest

The Green Party has re-elected Eamon Ryan as its leader. However, the vote was tight with Mr Ryan winning 994 votes against Catherine Martin's 946.

Politics • 23 Jul 20

Winner of vote between Eamon Ryan and Catherine Martin will be announced on 23 July

Ryan and Martin go head-to-head in second online debate

The Green Party leadership contest is continuing today with a second hustings online for members in the Dublin constituency.

Politics • 11 Jul 20

The result of the leadership contest should be known by 23 July

Green Party leadership contest hustings get under way

The Green Party leadership contest started this evening with a hustings via Zoom for those members in the South constituency.

Politics • 07 Jul 20