Caroline O'Doherty
Science correspondent for The Irish Times who has followed the Meath house planning saga over decades and provides background and reporting on the case.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 50min
How climate slid down this Government’s agenda
Caroline O'Doherty, climate and science correspondent at The Irish Times, breaks down why Ireland is drifting from its climate law. She discusses missed 2030 targets, the surge in energy-hungry data centres, stalled offshore wind and the politics around agriculture and airports. Short, sharp scenes on legal fights, adaptation gaps and the trade-offs shaping Ireland’s climate future.
Mar 19, 2026 • 22min
Why Meath house was seized from owners in 20-year planning saga
Mary Carolan, legal affairs correspondent at The Irish Times, explains the recent court steps that let Meath County Council seize the property. Caroline O'Doherty, science correspondent who tracked the saga for decades, provides the long background. They discuss the unauthorised build, decades of retention bids and appeals, the Supreme Court rulings and why the council moved to take possession now.
Jan 29, 2026 • 19min
Storm Chandra: Were there enough flood warnings?
Caroline O'Doherty, Irish Times climate and science correspondent, breaks down why Storm Chandra hit the east coast so hard and which areas were worst affected. She explores flood impacts on homes, infrastructure and transport. She also examines warnings, fragmented river monitoring and the gaps in government adaptation and preparedness.
