ENVIRONMENT Minister Phil Hogan said claims he is a climate change denier were “misinformed” as he came under attack for saying legislation in the area is not a priority.

THE Green Party’s climate change reforms look set to be fast-tracked into law ahead of the general election after publication of the long-awaited bill just two days before Christmas.

The Greens have published an ambitious new bill to deal with Ireland's efforts to stem climate change.

The biggest oil slick to threaten Ireland for more than 10 years was tonight being tracked as it moved closer towards coastlines.