Environment
Govt identifies agri-'opportunities' associated with climate change
A number of “opportunities associated with climate change” have been identified for the Irish agriculture sector, according to the Department...
Department of the Environment
Environment
31 local authority Climate Action Plans are launched
31 local authority Climate Action Plans were launched today (Thursday, April 11) by Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications,...
Environment
Department rules out further green waste burning extension
The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) has said that there will be no further extension to the...
Agri-Business
Department of environment criticised for farm plastics recycling
The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) has been heavily criticised by several TDs and Senators for the...
Rural Life
Burning of green waste 'under review' by department
The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications has confirmed to Agriland that an exemption allowing farmers to burn green...
Environment
Minister gives update on Micro-generation Support Scheme timescale
A proposal on the supports to be offered to farms, homeowners, schools and businesses under the Micro-generation Support Scheme will...
Environment
Consultation taking place on 'Good Practice Principles' for Community Benefit Funds from RESS
The first Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (RESS) auction held last year included a provision that mandatory Community Benefit Funds would...
Environment
Over half of septic tanks are passing inspections - Minister Kelly
Local authorities are inspecting 1,000 septic tanks every year and well over half are passing, according to the Minister for...
Environment
Farming responsible for 53% of water pollution incidents
Farming is believed to be the cause of pollution in 53% of impacted river sites assessed during the period 2010...
Rural Life
Dog seizures down almost 1,000 from last year
Some 14,559 dogs were seized or surrendered in 2014 by pounds across the country, according to the Department of the...
