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Bairbre Holmes

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Jul 24, 2026
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  1. Article · Jul 24, 2026 · By Bairbre Holmes, Press Association

    Permission for more offshore windfarms expected in ‘short term’, says O'Brien - News - Laois Nationalist (opens the original)

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    A planning decision to build more offshore wind farms in Ireland is expected in “the short term”, the Minister of the Environment Darragh O'Brien has said. Ireland currently has only one operational offshore wind farm, off the Co Wicklow coast, which opened in 2005. Speaking at a press conference after a meeting of EU environment and climate ministers at Dublin Castle, O’Brien said Ireland “needs” to get more built. https://x.com/DarraghOBrienTD/status/2080582653196017727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Ire

  2. Article · Jul 23, 2026 · By Bairbre Holmes, Press Association

    Slievenamon wildfire could burn for days, chief fire officer says - News - Laois Nationalist (opens the original)

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    It could take “days” to extinguish the large wildfire burning on Slievenamon in Co Tipperary, the area’s chief fire officer has said. Crews have spent a fourth day tackling the blaze on the mountain in the south of the county, which spread to an adjoining forest on Wednesday. The Air Corps has provided aerial support, including dropping water on the flames from helicopters in a bid to stop them spreading. John Shinners, the county’s chief fire officer, said: “It’s proven difficult to access and

  3. Article · Jul 17, 2026 · By Bairbre Holmes, Press Association

    Minister wants to see more legal protections for Gardaí when pursuing vehicles - News - Kildare Nationalist (opens the original)

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    The Minister for Justice has said he would like to see legislation passed to provide Gardaí greater protection when pursuing vehicles. Jim O’Callaghan was speaking to the media following an informal meeting of EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers in Dublin on Friday. Asked about whether the Gardaí could be granted greater legal protections when pursuing e-scooters and e-bikes, O’Callaghan said: “I would like to see that type of legislation progressed.” He said he had spoken to transport ministe

  4. Article · Jul 17, 2026 · By Bairbre Holmes, Press Association

    Minister wants to see more legal protections for Gardaí when pursuing vehicles - News - Laois Nationalist (opens the original)

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    The Minister for Justice has said he would like to see legislation passed to provide Gardaí greater protection when pursuing vehicles. Jim O’Callaghan was speaking to the media following an informal meeting of EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers in Dublin on Friday. Asked about whether the Gardaí could be granted greater legal protections when pursuing e-scooters and e-bikes, O’Callaghan said: “I would like to see that type of legislation progressed.” He said he had spoken to transport ministe

  5. Article · Jul 16, 2026 · By Bairbre Holmes, Press Association

    Up to 500 jobs at risk at Aer Lingus - News - Laois Nationalist (opens the original)

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    Up to 500 jobs are at risk at Aer Lingus as it cuts “poor-performing routes”, the airline has said. In a statement released on Thursday, the Irish flag carrier said changes are “essential” to improve its operating margins, which it needs to do to attract future investment. It said the cuts come in the context of wider issues it is facing, including a “challenging macroeconomic environment”, increased competition on transatlantic routes, and increased supplier, carbon, and fuel costs. Senior mana

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