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The cold hard reality of Ireland’s energy policy

A new report has laid out the stark reality of Ireland’s energy policy and argues for a rebalance in approach, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 26 November 2025

The cold hard reality of Ireland’s energy policy

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Electricity and transport sectors to miss carbon budget – SEAI

Electricity and transport sectors to miss carbon budget – SEAI

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DAERA picking up the pieces of climate law

DAERA picking up the pieces of climate law

DAERA picking up the pieces of climate law

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Report calls for tax on farming emissions

Report calls for tax on farming emissions

Report calls for tax on farming emissions

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Farm emissions projected to reduce by up to 16% by 2030

Farm emissions projected to reduce by up to 16% by 2030

The figures are contained in an EPA report, Ireland’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections, released on Wednesday 28 May.

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Webster joins Beef Plan

Webster joins Beef Plan

The CRAG advocate has become the Beef Plan's general manager. We can expect them to become more vocal in issues for cattle farmers

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Stormont needs to up the pace on net zero – CCC

Stormont needs to up the pace on net zero – CCC

The UK Climate Change Committee has published its fourth carbon budget for NI

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Ireland to miss multiple 2030 energy targets - SEAI

Ireland to miss multiple 2030 energy targets - SEAI

In a damning report, the SEAI has said that even in scenarios where most of the ambitious Climate Action Plan targets are met, we will still miss our legally binding national and EU obligations.

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