Fianna Fáil’s Kieran Hartley says that the government should be looking at alternative energy sources and explains why he wouldn’t mind a wind turbine in a community, as long as it is benefiting that community.
Ireland’s economic future is in our hands once again, let’s learn from the past and not mess it up with an unworkable energy policy, writes Steven O’Hanlon.
Pat Rabbitte announced that an independent commission will examine the possibility of putting high-voltage power lines underground instead of on large pylons.
Rebuilding the grid will take more than a decade and we are still at the start. Now is the time to change the process from an adversarial one to a truly participative project developed in the public interest, writes Ossian Smyth.
The MEP is calling on the EU Commission to fully investigate the health risks on humans and animals of high voltage overhead power lines such as those proposed by Eirgrid.
Meanwhile, Minister Pat Rabbitte has been called on to publish any evidence he may have about the possible health effects of high voltage cables in overhead pylons.
COUNTRY MUSIC IS hugely popular in Ireland, having enjoyed a resurgence in recent years.
The annual Late Late Show Country Special will air on RTÉ One tonight, featuring established and emerging country artists including Sandy Kelly, Derek Ryan and Nathan Carter.
The show was recorded yesterday and will feature a tribute to the late musician Big Tom McBride, who will be laid to rest in Co Monaghan today.
We want to know: Will you watch the Late Late Show Country Special tonight?
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