Environment
A 2025 survey from the NPWS shows an increase in the national corncrake population by 48 birds, a 20% increase on 2024 figures.
Cattle have returned to the island of Inis Bó Finne for the first time in over 25 years as part of conservation efforts.
Minister James Browne has stated that a "recent survey by the NPWS shows a 35% increase in the corncrake population in the last 5 years".
