Full coverage: Eamon Ryan

Ireland’s windfarm development guidelines are almost 20 years old. Based on ministers’ correspondence, new guidelines on noise may ditch international best practice in favour of meeting 2030 targets.

The Green leader’s resignation lets his party present a new face after participation in government did not result in the usual electoral wipe-out.

The Climate Action Plan 2024 features feed additives for cows, the electrification of public transport lines and an offshore innovation park – as well as a large black hole on land use policy.

Ireland has had a seat at the table in key negotiations to set up a fund to support the world’s poorest from the worst impacts of climate change. Climate talks opening today will reveal how much the global North is willing to chip in.

After 42 years, the company now known as Barryroe Offshore Energy has said it will begin voluntary liquidation. On what grounds did Eamon Ryan deny approval to drill an exploratory well, and is there any future for the project?

The sectors under the Minister for Transport and Environment Eamon Ryan’s watch are most affected by volatile energy markets. Should it lead to an economic slowdown, he pledges to make up for job losses with employment in retrofitting.

Stricter environmental auditing requirements are coming, and the next government should help business get ready to turn Ireland into a climate technology leader, says the Green Party’s leader – but he sees no need to reform planning laws to facilitate this.