Ireland was too slow on EVs and retrofitting. Now it’s costing consumers – The Irish Times
It is not clear how or when the US–Israeli war against Iran will end. Even if the US…
Price of our dependence on fossil fuels is becoming clear yet again – The Irish Times
The energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East carries a strong sense of deja vu.…
G7 ‘stands ready’ to release emergency oil reserves – The Irish Times
G7 finance ministers said they would take the “necessary measures” to tackle the surge in oil prices but…
Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
Oil prices have risen to their highest level in more than two years, after Qatar’s energy minister warned…
Nuclear energy is a distant prospect – wind and solar are here now – The Irish Times
Recent commentary on Ireland’s energy system is a reminder that not everyone is comfortable with change. For people…
The economic outlook for 2026 is now on a knife-edge, reliant on an unpredictable war – The Irish Times
A major new uncertainty now hangs over the economic outlook after the weekend attacks on Iran. The markets…
Ireland could see ‘electricity shortage event’ in next two to five years, regulator warns – The Irish Times
Rapid growth in energy demand, driven primarily by data centres, could contribute to an “electricity shortage event” in…
Game of ‘Russian roulette’ over energy supply threatens Ireland’s ability to attract new FDI – The Irish Times
In a private paper for IDA Ireland directors, senior officials laid bare the challenge faced by the State…
Ireland ‘losing billions of euro in foreign investment’ due to energy grid constraints – The Irish Times
Ireland has lost of billions of euro in new jobs projects because global companies cannot access electricity and…
Capacity constraints the big challenge for AI as we head into 2026 – The Irish Times
We’ve always wanted to be able to predict what comes next. Our cultural history is littered with examples…
Irish inflation climbs over 3% again on higher energy and food prices – The Irish Times
Inflation in Ireland has climbed to more than 3 per cent again driven by higher energy and food…
Can the infrastructure plan tackle Ireland’s packed trains and traffic gridlock? – The Irish Times
The trains and buses are packed. The traffic is gridlocked. The “return to the office”, with employers enforcing…