Approval of Climate Bill Means Government Must Move on Just Transition Measures
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions said today (March 23) that following cabinet approval of the draft Climate Action Bill, the government must now move with urgency to enact the measures needed to deliver a genuine Just Transition for the tens of thousands of workers across the economy affected by...
Congress calls for review of national energy policy amid fears of peat fuel shortfall at Edenderry power plant
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions today (January 27) called on Minister Eamon Ryan to initiate an urgent review of national energy policy and to guarantee the continued operation of Edenderry Power Station, amid fears that a shortage of peat fuel could jeopardise the plant's generation capacity and...
Ireland's Climate Report Card
In this week's blog, NERI economist Paul Goldrick-Kelly outlines some of the latest provisional data on Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions. While they show a welcome fall, Paul points out that considerable challenges remain if we are to adequately contribute to addressing the global climate crisis...
New Midlands Bog Restoration Scheme is 'Positive Move' says Energy Unions, Delivery of Quality Jobs Vital for Success
Unions representing workers in the energy sector - including in Bord na Móna - have welcomed as "broadly positive" new plans for peatlands restoration in the Midlands and have called for full engagement with the company and relevant authorities in order 'to maximise the employment and community...
Economist Paul Goldrick-Kelly writes about the carbon economy and the need for fundamental change
NERI economist Paul Goldrick-Kelly discusses the challenge posed by the necessary effort to decarbonise and what it might mean for economic growth. Economic growth is the dominant concept informing government policy around the world. Economic policy is structured around fostering growth through –...
Speech by President Michael D. Higgins "Delivering a Just Transition for All"
EEAC / NESC Annual Conference 2020 Thursday, 29th October, 2020 A chairde, I am so pleased to be here with you today at the annual conference of the European Environment and Sustainable Development Advisory Councils (EEAC), which Ireland's National Economic and Social Council (NESC) is hosting this...
Civil Society Launches "A Shared Vision for a Just Recovery"
60 coalitions and organisations urge the Government to adopt Six Principles for a Just Recovery, ahead of the Budget the promised national economic recovery plan A broad cross-section of Irish civil society organisations have come together in advance of the Budget calling on the Government to adopt...
Pushing the pendulum back on climate change
In this week's blog, NERI economist Paul Goldrick-Kelly argues that Polanyi's thoughts on the relationship between markets and society could help us address climate breakdown. Saturday, August 22nd 2020, represented Earth Overshoot day according to the global footprint network. This represents the...
Emissions and Carbon lock-in
NERI economist, Paul Goldrick-Kelly discusses the need to reduce carbon emissions. Climate change linked to human activities represents one of humanity's singular challenges and its effects are already being felt. Political groups and movements have grown, highlighting carbon emissions linked to...
