Person: Gerard Fleming

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Proposals for offshore wind farms; A new sense of urgency is essential

On Monday, RTÉ gave a powerful example of a core obligation of public service broadcasting — tell the truth, even if the sky should fall in.

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Extreme weather? What about Ireland’s ‘sneachta mór’ of 818

Ireland has been hit with extreme snowfall as far back as the 9th century, according to a RTÉ documentary.

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Varadkar: We have enough salt for big freeze

The country has more than adequate supplies of salt for gritting icy roads this winter, according to the Government.

Unsettled, weather we like it or not

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Batten down hatches as storms on the way

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Women and cash problems as usual

Reservoirs at low levels as sleet forecast today

Sleet is forecast to fall over much of the country today as local authorities warn that many reservoirs are at an extremely low level.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2010

Hospital superbugs may be thriving on disinfectants

Disinfectants designed to keep bacteria out of homes and hospitals could be fuelling the growth of superbugs, a study suggests.

Mon, 28 Dec, 2009

Silver medal for disappointed Egan

Ireland’s Kenny Egan had to settle for a silver medal at the Workers’ Gymnasium today.

Sun, 24 Aug, 2008

Storms to send the year out with a bang

THE year is about to come to a wet and windy end with severe storms set to batter the country.

Sat, 30 Dec, 2006

Forecaster has diction problem, says RTÉ

WEATHER forecaster Joan Blackburn was told her diction was a problem after being dropped from the panel of television broadcasters last summer, the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) heard yesterday.

Wed, 17 Jul, 2002