Analysis: Public engagement processes can enable positive outcomes in relation to delivering infrastructure projects
By Evan Boyle, Alexandra Revez, Aoife Deane and Brian Ó Gallachóir, UCC
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Why citizen and community participation is critical to infrastructure delivery
08 May 2025
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Is Ireland vulnerable to power blackouts like Spain and Portugal?
02 May 2025
Interview by Dr. Paul Deane "Is Ireland vulnerable to power blackouts like Spain and Portugal?" with http://journal.ie/ Listen here.
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Weakening corporate climate pledges is a symptom of waning momentum
01 May 2025
Prof Hannah Daly's latest column in the Irish Times "Weakening corporate climate pledges is a symptom of waning momentum". Read here: Article.
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How US tariff war will affect the price you pay for petrol and electricity
21 Apr 2025
Latest RTE Brainstorm article by Dr. Paul Deane
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Congratulations to Dr Ankita Gaur who conferred with a PhD in Engineering.
25 Mar 2025
Thanks to MaREI for funding, Prof Hannah Daly for supervision, John Curtis at the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) for co-supervision and President John O'Halloran at UCC for sustainability leadership.
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CAPACITY Project shortlisted as finalist at the Education Awards 2025 under the catagory of "Best Research Project".
24 Mar 2025
The Education Awards 2025 celebrate the most innovative individuals and companies driving excellence in Ireland's education sector. The awards ceremony takes place on May 8th, 2025 at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, and we look forward to seeing you there. Special thanks to the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications for funding the CAPACITY project.
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5 ways to improve Ireland's energy system after Storm Éowyn
10 Feb 2025
5 suggestions on how to increase the resilience of our energy infrastructure for homes, businesses and public services. By Fionn Rogan, Brian Ó Gallachóir, Barry Hayes, Paul Deane and Hannah Daly, UCC
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Brian Ó Gallachóir spoke at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland State of the Environment Conference in late 2024 on the topic of ‘Transitioning our Energy System’
09 Feb 2025
Brian's presentation drew on Chapter 12: Energy and the Environment of the Stare of the Environment Report 2024 (which is available here https://lnkd.in/e-k4-CG8)
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EPMG Research Showcase Recording
31 Jan 2025
Recording of the Energy Policy and Modelling Group research showcase that took place on 17th December 2024 in Engineers Ireland Dublin. The event focused on carbon budgets, policy pathways, emissions, energy security, and engagement on infrastructure. Discussions took place on the day with nearly 100 stakeholders and friends from the policy, industry, and NGO communities.
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EPMG modelling contributes to Climate Council carbon budget recommendations
19 Dec 2024
The Energy Policy and Modelling Group played a central role in developing the evidence base underpinning these carbon budgets. Through membership of the Carbon Budgets Working Group, the EPMG developed an extensive set of energy systems decarbonisation scenarios with the TIMES-Ireland Model in an iterative process, engaging with stakeholders and experts.
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