Ambitious goals will attract billions in investment, create thousands of jobs, and regenerate coastal communities, writes David Connolly.

Ireland has exceeded its greenhouse gas emissions budget for the third year running and has moved even further from its climate action commitments.

Elderly and vulnerable people whose homes are in poor condition can get a “new deep retrofit” free of charge to improve them.

Agriculture must share in Ireland’s bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% relative to the 2005 level.