Person: Darren O'Rourke

Person: Darren O'Rourke

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<p> In 2011, some 41,621 cavity walls and 51,577 attic insulations were carried out, but those figures dropped to 4,896 and 6,195, respectively, towards the end of last year. Picture: Getty</p>

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Retrofit numbers have 'fallen off a cliff' since 2011

Sinn Féin's Darren O'Rourke called for "100% grants for attic and wall insulation and removing the administrative burden on households".

<p>Environment Minister Eamon Ryan said 'flying a private jet from Dublin to Cork emits 2.2t of carbon, or the average output of a three-bedroom home in six months'. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos</p>

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Tax on private jets landing in Ireland not ruled out by Eamon Ryan

The most recent from 2019, show that 9,000 private jets flew into Irish airports, equating to 16 jets a day — or one every hour and a half

<p>EirGrid says the increase in alerts is down to a number of factors, mainly additional demand for energy. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire</p>

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EirGrid sounded alarm on supply issues eight times already in 2022

Only 10 such alerts by energy grid operator in previous years amdi warning of 'potential for temporary electricity supply issues in the near future'

'Maddening' that Sinn Féin refuses to give emissions target for farmers

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'Maddening' that Sinn Féin refuses to give emissions target for farmers

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Elaine Loughlin: Sinn Féin is all about change — except when it comes to climate

E-scooters court case

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E-scooters won't be subject to licences, tax, or insurance

League of Ireland clubs confident of drawing home comfort

League of Ireland clubs confident of drawing home comfort

The prospect of the League of Ireland resuming with teams playing in their home grounds appears to be improving.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Councillors to hold sleep-out protest over 'housing crisis' in Meath

Councillors to hold sleep-out protest over 'housing crisis' in Meath

Sinn Féin county councillors in Meath will hold a 24-hour sleep-out and fast to highlight the housing crisis in the county.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2014

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