Department also preparing a national planning framework for renewable energy

As third anniversary of Government approaches, blaming previous administration counterproductive, writes Harry McGee

State firm due to answer questions on €50m spend before Oireachtas hearing

Consumer will come first, says Minister

Promises on sitting days, topical issues debates and guillotining debates on Bills have fallen short of expectations

Cabinet accepts three of four recommendations made by constitutional convention

Move seen as blow to emissions trading system