# Alex White

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# Feature

When it comes to Ireland's sustainable energy, creating simplicity could prove complex

The government has some ambitious targets for 2030 – but industry has plenty of work to do.

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Oct 3rd 2019, 10:02 AM

# on the defensive

'If it walks like a duck, talks like a duck...' - Dublin MEP candidates clash over potential for EU army

RTÉ’s The Week in Politics saw five candidates debating the issue today.

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May 5th 2019, 1:57 PM

# flaring

Shell is being prosecuted over emissions at Corrib gas refinery

The EPA confirmed to TheJournal.ie that a summons was issued last week over a flaring incident at the gas refinery

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Jul 6th 2016, 12:09 PM

# Back to Work

The cabinet, including the three ministers who lost their seats, will meet tomorrow

Things might be a bit awkward for James Reilly, Alex White and Ged Nash.

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Feb 29th 2016, 1:22 PM

# labour's way

Labour wants to replace the Eighth Amendment with a UK-style abortion law

The party has outlined its plans to hold a referendum on the abortion ban if returned to government.

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Feb 18th 2016, 4:36 PM

# State of the Nation

Joan Burton is facing a motion of no confidence over 'blatant cronyism'

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Jan 19th 2016, 11:48 AM

# Energy

Is Ireland changing its attitude to electric cars?

In 2015, over 500 new electric cars were supported through the government grant scheme.

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Dec 30th 2015, 6:00 AM

# Not the TV licence

Whatever happened to that broadcasting charge we were supposed to pay this year?

It was supposed to replace the TV licence but it hasn’t happened. Will it ever?

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Dec 14th 2015, 6:05 AM

# All White on the Night

With Labour in the doldrums, could this guy have done a better job than Joan?

Alex White reflects on his leadership bid, Labour’s election hopes and his own endangered seat.

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Dec 12th 2015, 12:00 PM

# Cyberbullying

'We can’t have a law that excludes things just because somebody’s offended'

Communications Minister Alex White has spoken out against proposals from some within his own party to legislate against cyberbullying.

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Dec 10th 2015, 9:00 PM

# up our game

Why Ireland won't be turning to nuclear energy anytime soon

Alex White talked energy and climate change with TheJournal.ie yesterday.

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Dec 10th 2015, 12:00 PM

# Week's over

Watch TDs have a huge row about having nothing to talk about

The Dáil is wrapping up early today and the opposition aren’t happy.

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Dec 3rd 2015, 1:46 PM

# emergency situation

Taxi driver who received late-night call from minister questions his version of events

The Taoiseach has defended Dara Murphy after two gardaí drove him from Cork to Dublin Airport.

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Sep 26th 2015, 2:25 PM

Does Labour really want to repeal the 8th Amendment?

Joan Burton latest comments have raised eyebrows about a key Labour commitment.

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Sep 17th 2015, 8:30 AM

# After Joan

Labour's next leader, from most to least likely

Joan Burton is safe for now but who’s in the mix to replace her? We rank the contenders…

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Aug 30th 2015, 9:30 PM

# the internets

We finally have a timeline for when all Ireland will get decent broadband

Sure, it’ll be grand when it happens.

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Jul 15th 2015, 6:10 PM

# flipping the bird

Mary Lou says Joan Burton is 'giving two fingers' to the public

The Tánaiste’s own comments came back to haunt her today.

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Jun 25th 2015, 1:20 PM

# What's Another Year?

Donegal could face a bit of a wait for broadband

One local business owner told TheJournal.ie said that it feels like ‘missing the boat’.

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Jun 23rd 2015, 6:59 PM

# Yesssss

Is your area FINALLY going to get super-fast broadband?

Eircom plans to be the biggest fibre provider in the land.

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Jun 4th 2015, 5:50 PM

# ceol agus craic

Sinn Féin wants to hear more Irish music on the radio

One of the party’s MEPs wants a quota system introduced.

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May 25th 2015, 5:00 PM

# Ventriloquist Dummy

Dáil suspended after another MASSIVE row

Those are five minutes we’ll never get back.

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Apr 30th 2015, 3:49 PM

# dublin property

Could RTÉ sell off some its Donnybrook land to make some cash?

Alex White said RTÉ “needs to be vigilant with their costs”.

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Apr 22nd 2015, 8:46 AM

# no escape

Sky and UPC may have to hand over customer data in crackdown on licence fee dodgers

Communications minister Alex White wants to catch fee evaders.

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Apr 21st 2015, 6:17 PM

# Cybercrime

The Government is thinking up new ways to stop you from being hacked

Experts say the public needs protection against ‘petty’ cybercrimes.

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Apr 19th 2015, 8:00 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here’s everything you need to know as you start your Sunday.

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Mar 29th 2015, 8:59 AM

# no spin zone

Poll: Should more be done to develop renewable energy in Ireland?

There has been a lot of debate about the country’s energy mix for the future.

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Mar 19th 2015, 1:31 PM

# tilting at windmills

There are some major holes in Ireland's renewable energy plans

And the country could have to pay penalties worth up to €400 million a year if things do go wrong.

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Mar 15th 2015, 5:40 PM

# the scenic route

Where have you seen these political faces before?

They all have one place in common besides the Dáil.

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Mar 1st 2015, 6:15 PM

# Power

Good news for Airtricity customers: Your bills will be lower from April

Dual fuel customers stand to save an average of €58.

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Jan 26th 2015, 5:02 PM

# hell to the n-o

Government accused of 'complete hypocrisy' over Irish Water board ... but they're having none of it

The utility’s new board structure has caused some confusion this evening.

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Jan 21st 2015, 9:35 AM

# Leo

'His courage will inspire many others who would like to be open about who they are'

Minister Leo Varadkar’s announcement that he is a gay man ‘won’t change his work in Government’, a fellow Minister has said.

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Jan 18th 2015, 2:22 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should Ireland consider nuclear power?

Energy Minister Alex White says nuclear power needs to be included in the debate.

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Dec 31st 2014, 9:30 AM

# Power up

Ireland 'cannot rule out' nuclear power says the Energy Minister

Alex White says he understands concerns over nuclear power.

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Dec 31st 2014, 8:52 AM

# public interest

The government doesn't want one person owning the Irish media

‘Break it up, lads…’

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Dec 8th 2014, 2:22 PM

# Game on

Soon you can watch Ireland's newest TV station anywhere, despite its rival's best efforts

TV3 apparently tried to block UTV from getting on Ireland’s free-to-air network.

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Dec 2nd 2014, 11:16 AM

# broadband for all

This is what the government's National Broadband Plan for rural Ireland looks like

Every home, business and school in Ireland will have access to high-speed broadband… but when?

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Nov 24th 2014, 10:28 PM

# no signal

'You wouldn't see this on Father Ted' - Why bad broadband is hurting rural Ireland

The country is behind many eastern European nations when it comes to broadband access.

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Nov 16th 2014, 8:30 PM

# Privatisation

'We don't want to privatise Irish Water but no-one believes politicians when we say that'

The Fine Gael MEP believes legislation is a more sensible option.

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Nov 14th 2014, 6:30 AM

# News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

A woman’s being tested for Ebola in Belfast, a valuable copy of the Book of Kells has been stolen, and Berlin has been celebrating 25 years since the Wall came down.

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Nov 9th 2014, 8:20 PM

# Mr Popular

Aengus Mac Grianna is a popular staffer - he's been voted on the board of RTÉ

Riverdance co-creator Moya Doherty has been picked as the new chair of the RTÉ Board

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Nov 4th 2014, 4:14 PM