Ireland will be represented at the United Nations climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan by Environment and Climate Action Minister Eamon Ryan, as Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin have opted to stay home. The summit, crucial for addressing rising greenhouse gas emissions and the urgent need for action, will see Minister Ryan deliver Ireland’s address at the World Leaders’ Summit and co-chair negotiations on financing climate adaptation with Costa Rica. Following his role at the summit, Minister Ryan will return to Ireland to participate in the upcoming general election campaign.
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Storm Éowyn: Customers still without power could see restoration times change as work continues
ESB Networks is working to restore power to 32,000 premises still without power after Storm Éowyn, with estimated restoration times subject to change. More than 736,000 properties have been reconnected, and international technicians are assisting local crews. The company has doubled its customer contact centre resources to handle high call volumes efficiently. Full Article
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