Ireland has 15 years to end use of fossil fuels or face ‘profound costs’, climate advisers warn

They warn that there is “limited to no” room left for further sales of petrol and diesel vehicles, saying ideally sales of new private cars run on these fuels would end next year and goods vehicles by 2027. Use of oil, coal and peat for home heating needs …

Cookstown firm a finalist in Transport Provider of the Year category at Northern Ireland Wedding Awards

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com  and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now C4 Wedding Car Hire makes finals. Creative Oceanic powered by Oceanic Awards is proud to announce the 9th Northern Ireland Wedding Awards 2025. These awards aim to …

I regret none of the climate policies we pushed in Ireland. But we underestimated the backlash

Ireland’s Green party went into government in 2020 determined to bring Ireland from laggard to leader on the climate crisis. Public opinion was with us, and we won more than 7% of the national vote. This mandate allowed us to negotiate a coalition …

Northern Ireland down 2,000 taxis since December 2020 but stats don't paint full picture warns cabbie boss

There are more than 2,000 fewer taxis operating across Northern Ireland since December 2020, according to the Department for Infrastructure. That means one in five of the 9,164 registered just three years ago are now longer offering the service. The …

Ireland’s energy emissions are down, but change still needed

Ireland will have to increase the rate of change to deliver on its legally binding emissions targets, according to the SEAI. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has found that Ireland’s energy emissions have hit their lowest rate in 30 years …

One year on from the transport strikes, Northern Ireland finds itself yet again at a standstill

'No room for complacency' as Ireland reaches lowest energy emissions rate in 30 years

Ireland's energy emissions are at the lowest rate in 30 years, but more needs to be done for Ireland to reach its legally binding climate targets. In 2023, Ireland's energy emissions were down 8.3% compared the 2022 according to a report published …

SEAI: Ireland remains ‘highly dependent’ on fossil fuels

Ireland’s energy-related emissions decreased by 8.3% in 2023 reaching their lowest level in 30 years, according to the latest data from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). However, the Energy in Ireland 2024 report, published today ( …

Planning a Christmas night out? Here are Dublin’s public transport timetables for the festive period

Dublin Bus, Go-Ahead, Luas, and Irish Rail have released their Christmas schedules, making it easier to get home from seasonal gatherings, whether it’s the office party or a festive catch-up with friends. Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead Dublin Bus is enhancing its …

Panic in Ireland as 14,000 extra beds needed for huge amount of tourists

There's panic in Ireland as a new deluge of tourists are expected to swarm its beautiful landmarks. Ireland is reportedly gearing up to tackle soaring tourist numbers as more travellers are expected at its top destinations. The authorities are …