Issues
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Smart early moves in energy
Strategic leadership can deliver the energy element of Ireland’s smart economy aspirations, SEAI Chief Operations Officer Brian Motherway tells Owen…
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Ireland’s energy future
An ESRI report has reviewed the economic research on energy in Ireland and attempts to identify the full implications of…
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Getting the technology right
Wavebob CEO Andrew Parish discusses developing ocean wave energy technology with Owen McQuade. “Everyone has an opinion on ocean energy…
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Roadmap to a low-carbon economy
Investments in energy efficiency and Europe’s power network infrastructure would create a decarbonised power sector just as reliable as the…
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Selling the state assets
A review of the state’s assets and liabilities has concluded that approximately €5 billion worth of state-owned companies should be…
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The Seanad: a case for abolition?
Peter Cheney considers Seanad Éireann’s structure, history and possible future. The upper chamber faces abolition or comprehensive reform, pending a…
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Electoral (Amendment) (Political Donations) Bill
Purpose: to amend the Electoral Acts and to implement political funding commitments set out in the Programme for Government. Despite…
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A new story about Ireland
ICTU’s Macdara Doyle outlines Congress’ attempts to improve Ireland’s image abroad by arguing that the austerity measures are too severe…
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Time to review energy
David Taylor calls for a re-think, nearly four years on from the Energy White Paper. “When the facts change, I…
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Independent thinking: Catherine Murphy
Transferring the control of “day-to-day” public services from national to local government should be a priority for the Government, independent…
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