The number of city-dwellers exposed to night-time noise of 55 decibels or more has fallen dramatically from 94 per cent to just 22 per cent in the past five years.
A report by the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland looked at the impact day-to-day operations would have on Ireland and what would happen in the event of a severe nuclear accident.
Life-giving chemicals have been discovered in isolated water believed to be 1.5 billion years old, raising hopes of scientists finding surviving microscopic organisms from a prehistoric age.
The local authority wants the Supreme Court to overturn an earlier decision which sees it pay for the temporary accommodation of the displaced residents.
Most MEPs agreed that regluation was needed, though some said they were worried about the fiscal impact and an increase in the illegal cigarette trade.
Environment Minister Phil Hogan had vowed to wrap up EPA inspections – needed for the daily fines to stop – before end of last month but deadline has not been met.
The fact-finding mission this coming September is a response to complaints in relation to Aughinish Alumina plant and plans for a liquefied natural gas terminal.
Hogan thanked all those who had registered their properties and paid the charge, saying €113.35 million has been collected and reallocated to local authorities.
Dr Oliver Moore travelled to the Latin American country with Trócaire to see local communities becoming empowered to fight for a clean environment, and for sustainable development.
Dr Oliver Moore travelled to El Salvador with Trócaire to see how rising sea levels have affected this coastal community – and how they can be helped.
Just under 70 per cent of eligible households have paid or registered to pay the controversial €100 tax but that is only after a year of much protest and mis-management.
Reclaiming ghost estates, making city centres liveable places – and where inspiration come from: some thought-provoking videos from Dublin ideas forum.
MINISTER ALAN SHATTER has confirmed that his 23-year-old novel Laura will hit bookshelves early next week.
The Fine Gael TD told Morning Ireland that the publisher, Poolbeg, had asked for permission to republish it following renewed interest because of recent media attention.
Reports this morning revealed that a fresh complaint about the 1989 book has been made to the Censorship of Publications Board. It is unclear what the nature of the complaint is but books can be banned in Ireland for two reasons: because they are indecent or obscene or for advocating the procurement of abortion or miscarriage.
So, today we’re simply asking: Will you read Alan Shatter’s novel Laura?
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