Forestry
Minister Martin Heydon has launched the ‘Pioneering Research and Innovation for timber and wood-based products in Ireland’ report
Environment
A new report has highlighted best practices globally for using timber, with recommendations for use in Ireland
Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity Pippa Hackett has launched two reports from the Timber in Construction Steering Group.
Rural Life
The Department of Housing has said it will be "strongly defending" its position after a European Commission letter on construction products.
The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage is currently inviting tenders for a study on mass engineered timber (MET).
Agri-Business
There was a significant increase in the number of people starting new apprenticeships last year, Ibec has revealed.
Dairy News
Dairy products saw a decline of 28.5% over the 12 months to February 2024, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics...
Dairy products declined in price by 32.4% over the 12 months to December 2023, according to the latest figures from the CSO
Ireland should move away from using carbon intensive materials and move towards more sustainable materials, such as timber experts have said.
Deputy Nolan welcomes that the First Home Scheme is to be extended to self-builders who are planning to build their own homes.
Sinn Féin is calling on the Minister Paschal Donohoe to "correct the Dáil record" on the scope of the government's "flawed" concrete levy.
A new working group with a focus on promoting the use of timber in construction was called for by Minister of State at DAFM, Pippa Hackett.
