People Living Beside the Sea May Have to Say Goodbye to Their Homes and Businesses

Tuesday, 31 October 2023 09:39

By Martin Osborne

The approach is contained in a new National Coastal Change Management Strategy report.

People living beside the sea may have to say goodbye to their homes and businesses in the years ahead, according to a new government report.

'Managed retreat' away from the sea is being considered, as part of 'high level risk management' policy options.

The approach is contained in a new National Coastal Change Management Strategy report.

The government says such ideas are being considered due to changing weather patterns as a result of climate change, and the estimated sea level rise of up to one metre by the year 2100.

More from National News

Transport Minister Signals Possible Licensing And Insurance For E-Scooters

Audio

It comes as politicians in the UK announced scooters there may soon be required to display license plates and pass a safety test.
Early-Morning Golf Car Theft In Newbridge Ends In Three-Vehicle Collision In South Dublin

Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact Newbridge Garda Station on 045 431212.
Government Advances Plans For Public Transport Police Force

Audio

Gardai have recently carried out patrols on the DART, Luas and eight intercity train routes, including Newbridge, Kildare Town, Monasterevin, and Athy, with calls growing for a dedicated team to monitor public transport.
After €336K Bike Shed, €1.4m Security Hut And €490k Wall, OPW Had Highest Committee PR Spend In 2024

Audio

Kildare North Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly has questioned the need for third-party communications advice, given that most witnesses are senior public servants.
One Person Dead, One Seriously Injured In Early-Morning M50 Crash As Man Arrested At Scene

Gardaí arrested a man in his 20s at the scene - he can be held for up to 24 hours.
Family And Friends Trusted Far More Than Estate Agents When It Comes To Buying A Home

That's according to a new report by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, which found just 22 percent of consumers trust estate agents, compared to 79 percent who rely on loved ones for help in the process
Rape Survivor Speaks Out As 13,000 Sexual Offence Accusations Go Unprosecuted

Audio

Rape survivor Ciara Mangan says the figures show the ‘gruelling’ effort, and evidence needed, to get a case to court in the first place.
Maynooth University Launches Ireland’s First New School Of Nursing In 20 Years

Applications will open on the CAO website on August 28th for the new nursing school which is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.