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  • Comment: The Taoiseach's speech

    17 May 2019

    Leo Varadkar's appearance at a sustainable finance conference at Dublin this week sent an important signal to the financial community, says Peter Cripps

  • Half of Ireland's asset managers have sustainability strategy, finds survey

    08 November 2018

    Half of the asset managers domiciled in Ireland have implemented a sustainability-themed strategy, in a sign that responsible investment is going mainstream in the country.

  • Ireland hopes to raise up to €4bn via its maiden green bond

    10 October 2018

    Ireland is hoping to raise between €3 billion and €4 billion in its inaugural green bond issuance, which began to be marketed to investors today, Environmental Finance understands.

  • Dublin chosen to promote sustainable finance in Europe

    17 August 2018

    Dublin has been selected as the European hub of the Financial Centres for Sustainability (FC4S) network.

  • Ireland unveils renewable energy auction scheme

    26 July 2018

    The Irish government has approved an auction scheme designed to increase its electricity generation from renewable energy sources (RES-E) to 55%, by 2030.

  • Ireland reveals €22bn low-carbon 'investor roadmap'

    21 February 2018

    A vast public-private decarbonisation funding programme worth up to €21.8 billion ($26.9 billion) has been billed a "clear roadmap" for investors to fund Ireland's global green finance leadership ambitions.

  • Ireland launches new body aiming to attract €250bn of sustainable funds

    07 June 2016

    The Irish government has launched a new body that aims to attract €250 billion ($284.2 billion) in sustainable funds to the country.