The Green Party wants schools to become solar-powered.
The junior coalition party is bringing forward a bill aimed at updating the country's planning and development regulations.
This would clear the way for solar panels on public buildings, including schools, without the need for planning permission.
Green Party Senator Pauline O'Reilly says the current planning laws have made it almost impossible for schools to switch to solar
Wildfire Battle Continues in France & Spain with Thousands of Holidays Cut Short
The most recent fires in the Wicklow Mountains are also the most significant of this summer, lasting over 10 days.
Wicklow Businesses Are Staying Competitive with Skills Training
Almost all businesses taking part in training were small and medium-sized enterprises.
Joy Unconfined As Wicklow Town's Shrine To Mayo Bears Fruit At Long Last!
May-O, May-O Maaaaayyyyyyyyyooooooo ....... ''Sam Maguire is coming home to Mayo'', and for one Rathdrum based homeowner, it's manna from heaven!
Wicklow Households Among 1.7 Million Impacted By Uisce Éireann's Bank Holiday Repair Plan
Wicklow customers are encouraged to sign up for text alerts ahead of the bank holiday weekend to receive real-time updates specific to their area during the repair operation.
Early Hours Rescue Brings Three People To Safety
Wicklow RNLI towed a vessel to safety after its engine developed mechanical issues 11 miles southeast of Wicklow Harbour late last night.
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High: 25°C | Low: 15°C
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High: 24°C | Low: 15°C
