LNG energy security is critical for Ireland, taskforce warns
Calls for LNG storage grow amid gas supply fears Ireland’s reliance on a single gas pipeline could leave the country facing an economic shutdown within hours if supplies were disrupted, according to Seán O’Driscoll, a member of the Government’s Accelerating Infrastructure Task Force. He raised the warning at an Institute of Directors conference in Dublin […]
1 week ago
North-South interconnector work to begin next year, minister confirms
Two-decade delay ends as Ireland’s power line gets approval Work on Ireland’s long-awaited North-South interconnector is due to begin next year, following confirmation from Climate, Environment and Energy Minister Darragh O’Brien that the project will move ahead. Speaking at the launch of a report by think tank Trifecta Ireland on Wednesday, O’Brien said the electricity […]
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Housing Minister says economic migrants are factor in rising homelessness levels
There are currently 9,825 homeless people in the country. Darragh O’Brien has said that economic migrants from both inside and outside the European Economic Area (EEA) are a factor in growing numbers of homelessness in the country. The Minister for Housing made the comments on Newstalk’s On The Record on Sunday (1 May). “It is, […]
4 years ago
2% cap on rent increases in Rent Pressure Zones approved by Government
It is said the measure will result in “far lower” rent increases for tenants. Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has received Government approval to cap rent increases at 2% per annum in Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs). Earlier in the week, the Minister confirmed he would be bringing a piece of legislation to Cabinet on Thursday to […]
5 years ago
Tens of thousands call on Irish government to challenge vulture funds
“We have to change how we see housing. We have to turn it back into a home.” Tens of thousands of Irish people have lent their support to a petition that calls upon Government to take urgent action on vulture funds as the housing crisis continues to make its presence felt. A petition created by […]
5 years ago
Parents sharing information about Covid positive kids in WhatsApp groups could be sued
“You are in that grey area where you could actually fall under the scope of the legislation and all that comes with it.” Parents sharing information about children who have tested positive for Covid-19 in WhatsApp groups could be sued under GDPR legislation, according to a data expert. From Monday, children aged under 12 are […]
5 years ago