Posts by Róisín Greaney

Róisín Greaney

Current research

Róisín is a climate justice researcher at TASC. This research aims to apply TASC's expertise in inequality to advancing climate justice and realising a Just Transition. As part of TASC's People's Transition work, Róisín is currently working with communities in Waterford City and the South Kerry Gaeltacht to explore how climate action can reduce inequality and be an enabler of local development. Alongside undertaking the People’s Transition projects, Róisín is also conducting research as part of an Erasmus+ funded project, Football for Climate Justice.

Background

Róisín holds an MSc in Climate Change: Media, Policy and Society from Dublin City University and a BA in Global Business and Spanish DCU from Universidad Pontificia Comillas in Madrid. Prior to joining TASC, Róisín worked for several years in the not-for-profit sector with Greenpeace Australia Pacific and, more recently, with Concern Worldwide.

From ‘extractive’ to ‘green’ sacrifice zones

Róisín Greaney, Matt York 20/02/2025

A decision by the Irish state on whether a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility is deemed necessary for energy security is expected in the coming weeks. This follows on from proposals for a state-led gas emergency reserve put forward in an energy security review published by the government in November 2023. However, while any new fossil …