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Fuel prices set to rise as biofuel rates increase

The Irish Road Haulage Association says motorists are now paying about €5 more to fill a tank than a year ago.

NEWS 7 January 2026

Fuel prices set to rise as biofuel rates increase

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Renewables in-brief: 3,000ac solar farm, HVO and NI way off track

Renewables in-brief: 3,000ac solar farm, HVO and NI way off track

RENEWABLES 22 October 2025

Electricity and transport sectors to miss carbon budget – SEAI

Electricity and transport sectors to miss carbon budget – SEAI

NEWS 20 October 2025

Renewables in-brief: cover crop biofuels, US woes and Carlow solar farm

Renewables in-brief: cover crop biofuels, US woes and Carlow solar farm

Renewables in-brief: cover crop biofuels, US woes and Carlow solar farm

RENEWABLES 3 September 2025

UK’s largest bioethanol plant set for closure

UK’s largest bioethanol plant set for closure

UK’s largest bioethanol plant set for closure

NORTHERN IRELAND 20 August 2025

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Bad policy and lazy governance – industry body hits out at biofuel proposals

Bad policy and lazy governance – industry body hits out at biofuel proposals

Palm Oil Mill Effluent, a key feedstock for biofuels like HVO, has been linked to fraud allegations, but the real problem is bad policy and lazy governance, according to the group Fuels for Ireland.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Key renewable heat policy under fire

Key renewable heat policy under fire

The industry body representing Ireland’s home heating sector has joined the long queue of those criticising the government’s flagship renewable heat policy.

RENEWABLES 1 January 1970

Energy-related emissions hit 30-year low

Energy-related emissions hit 30-year low

This is according to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, which published the interim national energy balance for 2024, which showed that emissions have fallen 11% since 2011.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 1 January 1970

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Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

In east Donegal, farmer Gareth Peoples explains how a tailored vaccination programme transformed the health and performance of his calves, while reducing stress during this busy period.

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm