Cover story: Driving Ireland’s energy transition
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Chief Executive William Walsh speaks to eolas Magazine about the organisation’s expanding role in driving the decarbonisation of Ireland’s energy system, the scaling of retrofit and solar programmes, the importance of electrifying transport, reducing car dependency, and decarbonising industry, all to achieve a 51 per cent reduction in Ireland’s energy-related emissions by 2030.
Minister Jack Chambers TD: ‘We will shorten the infrastructure project lifecycle’
Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Jack Chambers TD, speaks to Ciarán Galway about the Government’s updated National Development Plan (NDP), unpacks the Summer Economic Statement 2025, and discusses Ireland’s exposure to the evolving global trade landscape.
The promised land
Ireland was in the midst of an existential crisis 70 years ago but the quiet determination and sheer brilliance of TK Whitaker played a pivotal role in establishing the groundwork for Ireland’s transformation, writes David Gavaghan.
Restoring the Western Rail Corridor
The All-Island Strategic Rail Review encompasses numerous important recommendations, but one for me is significant: reinstating the Western Rail Corridor between Claremorris and Athenry. This reinstatement in necessary for a more connected Ireland, writes Keira Keogh TD.
Mol an óige: Eoghan Kenny TD
Labour Party TD for Cork North Central Eoghan Kenny was first elected to the Dáil in November 2024. At 25 years of age, he is the youngest TD in the 34th Dáil and the first ever Deputy born in the 21st century. Sitting down with Ciaran Brennan, he discusses Labour’s recent progress and why he believes the Government is failing on education.
