Caroline O'Doherty
Climate and Science Correspondent
Irish Times
caroline.odoherty@irishtimes.com
- Implications of restructuring at DPER questioned by @rodericogorman.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
- A "trojan horse" that "punches a hole" in climate law - concerns over LNG proposal being raised at all-party committee hearings by @antaisce.bsky.social @trocaire.bsky.social @foeireland.bsky.social among others www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
- Supreme Court judgement on Coolglass:
- How to stay up to date with river levels, flood risk and forecasts - the apps & websites, what they tell you & don't www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
- Ireland's winter visitors are disappearing - just one Bewick's Swan was recorded here last winter. Some species are growing in numbers though. Important new report from @birdwatchireland.bsky.social & @npwsireland.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
- Small rivers, big problems - with insights from @megafloods.bsky.social Prof Conor Murphy of @maynoothuniversity.ie and thanks to all who took time to talk in a very difficult week www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
- This week's Science & Climate page in @irishtimes.com sees @irishspacegal.bsky.social explore Europe's growing space ambitions.... www.irishtimes.com/science/spac...
- www.irishtimes.com/environment/... Latest (and very rapid) attribution study from @clairebergin.bsky.social @lionel-swan.bsky.social & Met Éireann @wasitusie.bsky.social
- "Let's see": European Commission's number two, Teresa Ribera, declines to say whether Ireland will have to pay penalties for missing 2030 climate targets. Also, her views on Ireland's vote against Mercosur www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
- Penneys ends partnership with WornWell second-hand clothes outlet www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
- Mary Robinson calls for law to block fossil fuel investments flowing through Irish-based firms www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
- Emergency 'household resilience' booklets on the way - plus details of how the new 'Community Support Centres' will be selected and operated www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
- Bluetongue virus confirmed in Republic for first time as case found in Wexford cattle www.irishtimes.com/business/far...
- In this weeks Science & Climate in @irishtimes.com, Paul Clements charts the impact of Storm Éowyn on Montalto Estate a year on from the brutal impact on trees and trails.. www.irishtimes.com/science/2026...
- Minister blocked in bid to end scrutiny of law giving him power to approve gas reserve www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
- Gráinne Seoige contacted by ‘hundreds’ of victims after sharing AI sexual abuse ordeal www.irishtimes.com/politics/oir...
- 'Egoistic, stubborn, unpatriotic old b****' Isabelle Jorg of the KlimaSeniorinnen tells @clmirl.bsky.social event of fighting for climate action and ignoring the abuse that can come with it www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
- The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland is the latest Irish organisation to quit X It's here on @seai-ie.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
- Darragh O'Brien wants to bypass normal planning permission, maritime consent, energy regulator & CPO procedures for the State's LNG project. @ciaranahern.bsky.social Jennifer Whitmore @social-democrats.bsky.social & Pa Daly are concerned www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
- Ireland’s sika deer may face cull following ‘invasive species’ classification www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
- The annual Climate Action Plan is delayed again this year www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
- In this week's Science & Climate page in @irishtimes.com, @whittledaway.bsky.social looks at Denmark's radical plans for farming, including an agricultural carbon tax, and asks if Ireland could follow suit www.irishtimes.com/science/2026...
- In the absence of urgency, only thing changing is our weather www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
- Ireland set for more extreme weather as climate data points to worsening trends www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
- Not enough time, equipment or resources but teachers still love the #YSTE Never again, until next year: Teachers explain the appeal and ordeal of the Young Scientist exhibition www.irishtimes.com/science/2026...
- Young Scientist: Winner scoops prize for brain cancer diagnostic tool www.irishtimes.com/science/2026...
- Young scientists show how to quiz a billionaire and ensure politicians feel inadequate www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
- Ministers voice concern at US behaviour after Trump withdraws from international agencies www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
- From Aran jumpers to the mysteries of the universe: Young Scientists explore the world www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
- President Connolly voices concerns over Venezuela and upholding of international law www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
- AI gets put to real-life test at Young Scientist Exhibition www.irishtimes.com/science/2026...
- Companies face questions over water usage as new licence regulations take effect www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...
- Climate watchdog highly critical of plans to protect Ireland against extreme weather www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
- A White Christmas? Only in our dreams, perhaps, as chances of snow decline www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
- From Eowyn to Donald - a look back on the storms, meterorological and metaphorical, of the past year www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
- Uisce Éireann still in talks with State bodies over lands for Shannon-Dublin pipeline www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
- Ireland’s faltering switch to clean energy laid bare by increase in oil and gas use www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
- Bring back the 2:1 investment priority favouring public transport over roads, say Engineers Ireland www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
- Dr Tony Holohan claims public health ignored as Minister welcomes nitrates derogation - Minister says derogation supports quality food production crucial for public health www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
