Environment
Minister confirms cap on revenues of wind and solar firms
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan has confirmed a plan to cap the market revenues of...
Rural Life
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Minister concerned over definition of 'restoring' peatlands
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has expressed concern over the definition of “restoring” peatlands under the...
Rural Life
Energy windfall tax must benefit those struggling - MEP
An energy windfall tax must be used to benefit those struggling the most, according to Fine Gael MEP, Sean Kelly....
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Report: Cuts in fuel excise duty delayed in reaching motorists
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has today (Tuesday, November 22) published the results of in-depth analysis of the...
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3-month consultation begins on water supplies in northwest
Irish Water today (Tuesday, November 21) begins a three-month public consultation on the draft Regional Water Resource Plan – North West (RWRP-NW)....
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Met Éireann issues wind and rainfall warnings
Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow weather warning for strong winds tonight (Monday, November 21) in the southwest of...
Rural Life
Man and woman die in separate farm incidents over weekend
A man and a woman have died in separate farm incidents which occurred in counties Donegal and Kilkenny over the...
Agri-Business
Updated advice for preparing farms for severe weather
The Government’s Office of Emergency Planning as part of the Department of Defence has updated its website offering farms and...
Rural Life
Met Éireann issues rain warning for entire country tomorrow
National weather forecaster, Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rain warning for Ireland which will come into effect early...
Environment
Studies show restoring habitats can prevent disease spread
Preserving and restoring natural habitats could prevent pathogens that originate in wildlife from spilling over into domesticated animals and humans,...
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Meals on Wheels Network to host first conference
The National Meals on Wheels Network, a network of providers of meals on wheels across Ireland, will host its first-ever...
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Farm thefts: What you can do to protect yourself
The theft of farm equipment and machinery is a constant source of concern for farmers, particularly in the darker winter...
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New teams of community Gardaí to be rolled out nationwide
New teams of dedicated community Gardaí to help build stronger, safer communities and tackle anti-social behaviour will be rolled out...
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Dursey Island: Repairs to cable car are 'nearing completion'
The repairs to the cable car used to access Dursey Island are “nearing completion” as it is anticipated the service...
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New TV series to film four female farmers in Ireland
A new four-part series on TG4, Mná na Talún, is set to follow four female farmers across the four seasons...
Environment
BT Young Scientist 2023: Focus on agri sustainability
Students taking part in the BT Young Scientist and Technology exhibition (BTYSTE) 2023 have demonstrated an interest in making climate...
Rural Life
Glenamaddy run to remember 'farming mad' teen Archie
The Glenamaddy tractor and truck run, which will take place on Sunday, December 4, will be held in memory of...
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New housing guidelines to include right to build in rural areas
New housing guidelines will include the right to build your own home in remote areas and in rural Ireland if...
