# Power

All time

Irish challenge against 'unlawful' British nuclear plant starts tomorrow

An Taisce claims permission for a new plant at Hinkley Point shouldn’t have been given as there was no consultation with the Irish people.

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Dec 4th 2013, 9:57 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should ESB workers be barred from striking?

ESB staff have voted in favour of striking over a pensions scheme dispute.

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Nov 30th 2013, 10:14 AM

# moon boost

Japanese plan to turn moon into giant power plant

Robots would be used to build a ‘luna ring’ of solar panels on the surface in an ambitious project.

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Nov 29th 2013, 1:42 PM

# Power

No resolution in sight as ESB workers serve strike notice

There has been no third-party intervention mooted at this stage of the dispute.

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Nov 29th 2013, 7:22 AM

# staying power

10 ways to improve your smartphone's battery life

Give yourself one less thing to worry about the next time you check your phone.

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Nov 24th 2013, 11:30 AM

# Political Reform

Leo Varadkar: The government has too much control over the Dáil

The Transport Minister was frank about the government’s control of the legislature in the Dáil this afternoon.

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Nov 22nd 2013, 5:28 PM

# CO2 EMISSIONS

An Bord Pleanála showing "a failure in both scientific and legal competence" - An Taisce

The independent environmental charity are not happy with the decision to allow Edenderry power station to keep burning peat until 2023.

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Nov 21st 2013, 7:05 PM

# domination

Springboks utterly dominant in victory over Scotland

Heyneke Meyer’s men displayed their power and finishing ability in a 28-0 win at Murrayfield.

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Nov 17th 2013, 5:00 PM

# Energy

€10 million State energy campaign had no impact – ESRI

Then Minister for communications, marine and natural resources Noel Dempsey promised it would be a “sea change”, but the nation’s top think-tank says the Power of One campaign changed nothing.

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Nov 16th 2013, 7:50 PM

# Energy

Energia to create 100 jobs in residential power move

The business provides energy and gas to 65,000 businesses, but will move into residential power in early 2014.

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Nov 11th 2013, 1:09 PM

# sponsored by electric ireland

Open thread: What's the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you?

It’s time for some Monday morning feelgood inspiration.

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Oct 31st 2013, 1:09 PM

# Power

And the Forbes world's most powerful person is...

It’s a man who is known to take his top off when hunting and fishing and has caused controversy this year with anti-gay laws.

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Oct 30th 2013, 2:49 PM

# clocks go back

Meet the 'Minister with responsibility for Time'... Alan Shatter

And he has a message for you…

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Oct 25th 2013, 5:29 PM

# Power

VIDEO: Sean O'Brien inspires Leinster to victory in typically robust fashion

A dominant display from the Carlow native helped his side gain an impressive win.

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Oct 12th 2013, 9:01 PM

# aaargh

16 infuriating things about working in retail

It’s hard out there.

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Oct 5th 2013, 1:00 PM

# Electricity

Eirgrid propose routes for €500mn Leinster-Munster high-voltage power line

The project is at an early stage and Eirgrid say they do not expect to submit an application to An Bord Pleanála for planning approval before 2015.

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Sep 3rd 2013, 12:34 PM

# turn on the light

In Pictures: Ten year anniversary of north America’s electricity blackout

Ten years ago today, an electricity power outage caused chaos in the northern American states and Canada.

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Aug 14th 2013, 9:30 PM

# Brazil

Pope: Resist 'idols' of money, power, pleasure

The Pope made the comment during a visit to one of the most important shrines in Latin America.

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Jul 24th 2013, 7:45 PM

Voices

Column: With public trust in the EU declining, we need to ensure people feel connected

A forward and outward looking European Union is what we need, writes Dominic Hannigan TD, who says national parliaments should have an enhanced role in shaping the future of the EU.

Jun 25th 2013, 6:00 PM

# great and powerful

How To Recognise A World Leader: A Spotter's Guide

They’re all in Ireland. So how can you spot one?

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Jun 17th 2013, 1:23 PM

# Gender Equality

Ireland 9th in the EU for gender equality at work, but only 19th for power

When it comes to health, Ireland took the top spot in the EU.

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Jun 14th 2013, 6:30 AM

# Energy

Power surge: Ireland's electricity prices rise by more than EU average

Ireland’s power prices rose 10 per cent last year – among the highest increases anywhere in the European Union.

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May 27th 2013, 6:15 PM

# contest

'Beauty pageants do not sexualise children' says contest organiser

A child beauty pageant organiser who is bringing an American-style version to Ireland this year has hit back against criticism, stating these competitions have been in the US for over fifty years.

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May 24th 2013, 3:01 PM

# they got the power

Merkel, Obama, Clinton, Gates: here's who topped the list of most powerful women

The Forbes list of the world’s most powerful women ranks them by money, media presence and impact. Here’s who’s in.

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May 23rd 2013, 6:45 AM

# Energy

Building eight nuclear power plants in the UK poses little threat to Ireland

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.

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May 22nd 2013, 6:04 PM

Voices

Column: To bring about any change, we must redefine what we expect from our politicians

If we want to reclaim the current political landscape we need to re-establish the ground rules for office holders and ensure their words turn into actions, writes Martin Critten.

Apr 19th 2013, 7:00 PM

# margaret thatcher

In pics: Margaret Thatcher and Ireland

Britain’s first female prime minister died following a stroke this morning.

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Apr 8th 2013, 1:16 PM

# I got da Powah

Pope's election saw power demand fall... before rising as we put the kettle on

As we all gathered around to find out who the new Pope was, electricity demand fell briefly on Wednesday before rising as we put the kettle on and got back to whatever it was we were doing, Eirgrid says.

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Mar 15th 2013, 10:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you tried to reduce your energy usage?

Are you energy conscious? If so, why?

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Feb 15th 2013, 11:05 AM

# Weather

Thousands without power due to high winds

Fallen trees are also blocking a number of roads. The wind will continue for much of today, so drivers are warned to take care.

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Jan 31st 2013, 8:02 AM

# World Economic Forum

Enda Kenny and Michael Noonan to attend Davos

The Taoiseach and Minister for Finance will join other world leaders at the influential meeting to discuss issues affecting the global economy.

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Jan 23rd 2013, 10:05 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Every morning, TheJournal.ie brings you the nine things you need to know as you kick off your day.

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Dec 23rd 2012, 8:41 AM

# Power

Hundreds of homes without power after wicked winds

Properties in Dublin, Galway, Longford, Waterford, Clare and Limerick have been affected.

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Dec 23rd 2012, 7:43 AM

Voices

Column: Fossil fuels won’t last forever. Ireland should consider nuclear power.

When an aeroplane crashes we don’t stop flying, we improve safety. Nuclear power should be the same, writes Philip Walton.

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Dec 13th 2012, 7:00 AM

# Read Me

Interview: ‘Ireland’s EU Presidency will make no difference’ – Shane Ross

The independent TD tells TheJournal.ie that Government ministers are in denial about the depth of our crisis.

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Dec 2nd 2012, 2:00 PM

# got the power

These islands are first to be powered by solar energy alone

Tokelau islands in the Pacific have population of 1,500 and were using 2,000 barrels of diesel a year to power generators.

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Nov 25th 2012, 11:00 AM

# Read Me

Interview: ‘We’re mourning a Republic we never had’ – Fintan O’Toole

Our system has made Irish people feel ashamed, the author and journalist tells TheJournal.ie ahead of a series of ‘state of the nation’ debates.

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Nov 25th 2012, 8:15 AM

# Sandy

New York schools to reopen - but freezing weather brings new risks

Tens of thousands of people whose homes were destroyed or damaged by superstorm Sandy now need to find somewhere to live – and temperatures are plunging dramatically.

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Nov 5th 2012, 8:22 AM