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'Profound responsibility on our shoulders': Taoiseach pledges €25 million to climate damage fund
Leo Varadkar has told the World Climate Action Summit at COP28 that countries must “rise to the challenge” of the climate crisis.
No plans for Ireland to commit to further cuts in methane emissions at COP28 - Taoiseach
Eamon Ryan: 'If we crack energy, we can crack climate'
Yesterday
1st December 2023
No plans for Ireland to commit to further cuts in methane emissions at COP28 - Taoiseach
Varadkar said current targets need to be met before the government could be “serious and honest” about upping ambition.
This week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Millions pledged to new climate damage fund amid warning 2023 to break 'cacophony' of weather records
A long-awaited loss and damage fund has been officially signed off at COP28 in Dubai.
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Loss and damage: The complicated quest to help countries hit hardest by the climate crisis
A report by
Lauren Boland
A two-week UN conference starting today faces important decisions about setting up a new fund to support developing countries affected by climate change.
Met Éireann says Ireland on track to have ‘warmest year on record’ -- and maybe the wettest
Data about Ireland’s climate so far in 2023 spells another record-breaking year.
Irish government to push for fossil fuel companies to 'pay their way' at UN climate conference
The Irish delegation at COP28 will call for phasing out fossil fuels, building renewable energy sources, and helping vulnerable countries.
The COP28 climate summit is about to kick off - sign up for our newsletter
Temperature Check, The Journal’s climate newsletter, will be sending special day-to-day editions from the ground in Dubai.
Man arrested after protesters surround Mary Lou McDonald's car in East Wall
The Sinn Féin leader was at East Wall’s Sean O’Casey Community Centre yesterday evening.
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Last week
19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Inside Ireland's new high-security forensic labs
A long-awaited new building for Forensic Science Ireland will house more than 200 staff.
'Severe disruption' to public transport as Dublin Bus and Luas services suspended due to riots
All Luas and Dublin Bus services have been called off this evening.
HSE to face 'exceptionally challenging' year as government funding falls short of closing deficit
The Oireachtas Committee on Health has heard from HSE CEO Bernard Gloster this morning.
Last month
November 2023
Ireland on track to make cervical cancer much rarer by 2040, says health minister
The Irish Cancer Society has welcomed the news, emphasising the importance of HPV vaccination.
Status Yellow warnings issued for Cork, Kerry and Down ahead of heavy rainfall
Met Éireann has warned of potential localised flooding and difficult travel conditions.
Tánaiste says he was 'shocked' by negative reactions to his visit to Israel
Micheál Martin was on an official visit to Israel yesterday.
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Two children taken to hospital after collision between jeep and e-scooter
One of the children’s injuries are considered to be serious, according to gardaí.
Activists protest at Department of Foreign Affairs offices in call for ceasefire
The protesters also want to see the Irish government prevent the transport of weapons through Shannon Airport.
Ireland referred to EU court over failure linked to work-life balance rules
A Work-Life Balance Directive adopted in 2019 aims to protect people’s professional and private lives.
Deirdre Clune becomes second Fine Gael MEP to announce decision not to re-run
MEP for Ireland South Deirdre Clune will not run for the European Parliament again next year.
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Committee hears calls for improved healthcare supports to be prioritised over assisted dying policy
The National Suicide Research Foundation offered five recommendations to the Oireachtas Committee on Assisted Dying.
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
Gardaí arrest man, 40s, in investigation into assault on woman near Dublin Airport
The woman was discovered with serious injuries along the R108 in Huntstown on 20 October.
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UK to grant new oil and gas licences in North Sea annually despite climate change
Rishi Sunak’s Conservative government plans to introduce legislation called the Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill.
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.
Man, 40s, dies in collision between two lorries in Co Monaghan
The collision occurred on the R188 shortly before 4pm.
Frances Fizgerald says she will not run again in next European election
The Fine Gael politician and former Tánaiste has been an MEP for the Dublin constituency since July 2019.
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'Sure I only got a little piece of paper... It won't sink in until I'm actually in Paris'
Ireland’s first major international heavyweight medallist in 76 years, the 20-year-old Jack Marley, can make a dent at next summer’s Olympics.
Developed countries to be 'urged' to contribute to fund to fight impacts of climate change
An agreement on a new ‘loss and damage fund’ was reached this weekend, but developing countries had to make concessions for a deal to be reached.
Six Ukrainian writers shortlisted for 'New Voices' writing prize at Irish Book Awards
The category will honor a short story, essay or poem written in either English or Ukrainian about the experience of fleeing and exile.
PSNI now says it has received a 'number of reports' of person dressed up as Hamas militant
The police service had previously said it believe an image circulating on social media to be fake.
Ten people killed in western Europe by Storm Ciarán
The storm brought winds to some countries of up to 200 kilometres per hour.
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Countries divided over China's role as climate victim or polluter at talks ahead of COP28
Eamon Ryan was among 70 ministers who attended pre-COP28 talks in Abu Dhabi this week.
How nature, instead of concrete, could protect Ireland's towns from damaging floods
As flood threats grow, what can we do to stop other towns being hit like Midleton? Read an extract from The Journal’s climate newsletter.
October
October 2023
Minister calls on advertisers and media to stop using unnecessary images of flat-faced dogs
It’s believed that portrayals of pugs and bulldogs have increased demand for the breeds, which face an array of health and welfare issues.
Poll: Do you put up decorations for Halloween?
It’s only a few days now until Halloween.