Public Affairs
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Getting to grips with the energy demand of data centres
Data centres are key parts of the digital and data economy, writes Paul Deane, senior researcher in clean energy futures…
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Political Platform Ged Nash TD
Labour Party spokesperson for finance, public expenditure and reform Ged Nash TD was first elected to represent the Louth Dáil…
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Russian invasion of Ukraine and the implications for Ireland
The Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to have pervasive implications. With a housing system being further tested by the more…
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The potential impact of the disruption in Russian gas supplies to Europe
Premature moves to reduce European dependence on Russian gas could lead to storage levels reaching lows that would render gas…
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Parr’s Ireland: From the Pope’s visit to a flat white
One of the pre-eminent photographers of his generation, documentary photographer, Martin Parr talks to Owen McQuade about his ‘Parr’s Ireland’…
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Population increase will require at least 11 new TDs
The preliminary results of the 2022 Census show the highest population recorded in any Irish census since 1881 and the…
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An Ghaeilge chun cinn: The Official Languages (Amendment) Act 2021
With recent announcements surrounding the establishment of new arms of the State such as Uisce Éireann, Coimisiún na Meán, and…
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Secretaries general: In profile
Each government department has a leader at civil service level known as the Secretary General. They are responsible for overseeing…
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Mol an óige: Jack Chambers TD
As one of the youngest deputies in the Dáil, with a Dublin base, a good rapport with his party’s membership,…
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Ernie O’Malley: His life according to Harry F Martin and Cormac KH O’Malley
Published in late 2021, Ernie O’Malley: A Life seeks to distil the life story of one of the most prominent…
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