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Ireland Faces Rising Climate Damage
Coverage from The Irish Times and others
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Latest Article
04/01
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10
Executive Summary
Ireland reports record warmth, worsening storms and floods, and warns that fragmented policy leaves the country underprepared for escalating climate damage.
- 2025 was Ireland's second warmest year, with spring and summer the warmest on record
- Summer temperatures were almost 2 C above the 1961-1990 average
- A summer drought was followed by a very wet autumn, raising flood risk
- Storms and flooding damaged homes, farms, forests, and critical infrastructure
- Storm Éowyn brought record winds and 300 million euros in insurance payouts
- Water restrictions were imposed in 15 counties during the drought
- The council says climate information and government planning remain fragmented
Quick Facts
- What: Reports record warmth, storms, drought, and flood damage
- Where: Across Ireland, especially coastal and flood-prone areas
- Why: Rising temperatures and fossil fuel dependence are increasing risk
- Who: Ireland's Climate Change Advisory Council and climate experts
- When: In 2025 and the following winter months
Coverage Timeline: 10 Days
Featured Article
Ireland's Climate Change Advisory Council review for 2025 reports record warmth and intensified extreme weather, prompting calls for early warnings and flood defense upgrades.
Additional Articles
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In 2025, a Climate Change Advisory Council report to Ireland attributed escalating storms, drought, and flooding impacts to climate change while warning of underpreparedness.
Ireland Must Prepare ‘Evacuation’ Plans for Coastal Areas as Climate Change Intensifies, Says Expert
Trinity College Dublin professor Iris Moller calls for coastal defenses and evacuation planning in Ireland in response to a 2025 World Meteorological Organisation climate analysis.