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Could tax spreading help businesses recover from the financial implications of Covid-19?

There has been calls for tax reductions and the spread of tax payments for businesses across Ireland due to the rapid increase of Covid-19 in Ireland. As thousands of people lost their jobs last week, and many businesses had to close their doors, ...

23 Mar 2020 at 11:30

National News

'Fuel, fags and pensions' - What's in and what's out of Budget 2022?

...likely but details are scarce. Child benefit will not change in this budget. What about the big talking points - fuel and CLIMATE CHANGE? The big one here is the increase to carbon tax following a hike last year. This will be increased by €7.50 on Tuesday,...

11 Oct 2021 at 15:43

National News

TD says government are "bending over to global corporations"

A People Before Profit TD has told the government they're "bending over to global corporations" when it comes to their position on data centres. Deputy Bríd Smith made the comments in Dáil Éireann today during a discussion on the proposed ...

29 Sept 2021 at 16:41

National News

Only a third of Irish businesses believe they'll reach 2030 carbon goals

... said, "Businesses have a very real responsibility to take charge of the role they can play in addressing the global CLIMATE CHANGE crisis." He continued: " need to proactively consider the cost-saving benefits of sustainable practices from the...

30 Sept 2021 at 11:35

National News

'A unique opportunity' - Irish public invited to share views on all-island rail network

...aim is to examine the role of rail in both Ireland and Northern Ireland, with a particular emphasis on achieving CLIMATE CHANGE goals. It will also look into enhancing regional accessibility, including to the North West, as well as connectivity...

29 Nov 2021 at 17:16

National News

Mary Robinson hits out at "shameful dereliction of duty" on climate change

...floods and millions of people having to leave their homes". On Saturday, nearly 200 nations reached a deal to combat CLIMATE CHANGE after two weeks of negotiations in Glasgow. Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Ms Robinson said big emitter countries...

15 Nov 2021 at 12:17

National News

Macra na Feirme seeking ambitious and just commitments at Climate change conference

Macra na Feirme will be part of the Irish delegation attending the United Nations CLIMATE CHANGE Conference (COP26) next week in Glasgow. COP26 is considered the last-chance to secure agreement on making the necessary changes to emissions in order to...

29 Oct 2021 at 17:09

National News

Taoiseach confirms he did NOT use Ireland's government jet to attend COP26

...in the UK. The Taoiseach confirmed this when asked directly by Deputy Michael McNamara in the Dáil today. The UN CLIMATE CHANGE Conference (COP26) took place in Glasgow this week with leaders from over 100 countries in attendance to discuss...

03 Nov 2021 at 16:07

National News

Criticism from Minister for the Environment as second week of COP26 gets underway

...levels. Political negotiations will also seek to include financial support for poorer countries to cope with CLIMATE CHANGE. Countries have been asked to close off as many issues as possible so that an agreement can be reached by the close of...

08 Nov 2021 at 12:27

Farming

Lismacaffrey farmer loses out in bid to become ICSA National President

...scheme that properly rewards those who go further for the environment. We cannot expect farmers to fund CLIMATE CHANGE and biodiversity challenges if they are losing money.” “I will be fighting very hard to finish the job ICSA started...

18 Dec 2020 at 08:25

Local News

Longford Leader Farming: Carbon Budget will have serious impact on rural economy

“Our most productive farmers simply cannot remain viable if agriculture has to reduce emissions by between 21% and 30% as has been reported. This will have profound implications for the rural economy,” he said. “Some may compare the ...

08 Nov 2021 at 17:00

Local News

Naughten to run poster free election campaign

...election is a small step but, I hope, a significant step in refocusing the whole discussion on our environment and CLIMATE CHANGE on practical measures that each of us can take to make a real difference.” Also read: €1.3m allocated for...

14 Jan 2020 at 10:55

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