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Ireland unveils blueprint to electrify economy by 2050

Dublin's plan takes into account a surge in electricity demand over the coming decades, driven by electric vehicles, industry and rapidly expanding data centres, which will place growing pressure on the national grid.

Euronews

‘We will not tolerate this any longer’: Irish police to step up enforcement

The head of Ireland’s police service has vowed to step up enforcement against fuel-cost protesters blocking critical infrastructure.

Evening Standard

People urged to buy only the fuel they need as protests continue in Ireland

The National Emergency Coordination Group warned that the number of fuel stations without supplies could rise to 500 on Friday.

Evening Standard

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Irish army on standby as widespread fuel protests cause chaos across country

The Irish army remains on standby to help gardai remove blockades

The Independent UK

Ireland on ‘precipice of turning oil away’, Taoiseach warns as protests continue

Micheal Martin said the blockading of ports and a refinery by protesters was ‘unconscionable’.

Evening Standard

Blockades need to end, says minister as gardai arrive at Cork oil refinery

The escalation at Whitegate comes amid confusion over a Government meeting on Friday afternoon.

Evening Standard

Ryanair CEO issues warning over jet fuel shortages amid Iran war – here’s when disruption is expected

Michael O’Leary explained when fuel supplies would face risks if the war in Iran continued

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Jet fuel supplies could be disrupted in May and June by Iran war – Ryanair boss

Michael O’Leary said disruption to jet fuel supplies was not expected until May.

Evening Standard

Commission resists overhaul of carbon pricing while pushing for tax cuts on energy

Commission resists overhaul of carbon pricing while pushing for tax cuts on energy despite calls from member states to suspend rules as oil prices soar.

Euronews

Man charged with murder of UK tourist in Temple Bar

Anthony Herron died on October 25, two months after the alleged assault in Dublin city.

Evening Standard

COP30 fails to set fossil fuels' end and sheds light on cracked international order

As the UN flagship climate summit failed to agree on a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels, the European Union finds itself increasingly alone in a world distancing itself from its climate ambitions.

Euronews

Dublin airport’s ambitious connection to city centre takes a step closer

Various Metro projects for the capital have been proposed in recent decades

The Independent UK

Minister claims Conor McGregor ‘not fit’ to be president

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Conor McGregor ‘not fit to be president of Ireland’, minister says

The MMA fighter last month lost an appeal over a civil rape case in which a woman alleged she was attacked by McGregor in a Dublin hotel

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Evening Standard

I do not think McGregor is fit to be president of Ireland, minister says

His comments came after MMA fighter Conor McGregor said he is considering a legal challenge to the eligibility rules for presidential elections.

Evening Standard

Irish government accused of being ‘missing in action’ in response to Storm Eowyn

TD Jennifer Whitmore said ‘the fact that the government was not prepared is inexcusable’.

Evening Standard

Minister profiles: The people at the Cabinet table

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and Jim O’Callaghan are among the major promotions.

The Independent UK

Gallows protest at Leinster House a ‘vile and vicious attack on democracy’

The Minister for Justice said the type of protest seen on Wednesday ‘has absolutely no place in a democratic society’.

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Ireland asked to look at Scotland's lowering of voting age from 18 to 16

IRELAND’s Electoral Commission has been asked to look at Scotland’s experiences of lowering the voting age from 18 to 16 as part of potential…

Dublin Live

€150m fund ‘to end dereliction' as Government vows to hit its housing targets

Minister Darragh O’Brien was unable to say how many social homes were completed in the first quarter of 2023

Irish Mirror

'We will hit housing targets' claims Minister but he's unable to say how many social houses built

Mr O’Brien said: “The number one priority is homelessness.

Irish Mirror

Irish government to call for deep sea mining 'pause' worldwide

They want no deep sea mining to take place until a robust regulatory framework is in place to protect the marine environment

Dublin Live

'New generation caught up in trauma of homelessness' - Politician slams latest figures

A new report from the Department of Housing revealed that 9,160 people were in emergency accommodation in May

Irish Mirror

Homeless figures hit record high with 12,411 people accessing emergency accommodation last month

Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien said he was disappointed by the increase in homelessness this month, but 'unfortunately not surprised'

Irish Mirror

Fiery Dail row as retained firefighters threaten mass resignations amid pay dispute

Retained firefighters will take part in an all-out strike starting next Tuesday if issues around working conditions and pay are not resolved.

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