Irish politicians today condemned the announcement by the British government that its upcoming energy review could mean a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK.

The UK’s largest renewable energy plant went on-line in Co Fermanagh today.

The governments of 26 countries have agreed to release the equivalent of two million barrels of oil per day from strategic reserves to cope with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the International Energy Agency said.

UK oil production dropped by 10% during 2004 – one of the biggest falls amongst producers last year, according to figures published by global oil firm BP.