Forestry
The Green Party has criticised Coillte's move to absorb its Coillte Nature division, and questioned how this will impact its targets.
Environment
The Green Party is calling on government to make available a central fund to local authorities for the proper management of roadside trees.
Agri Politics
Seanad Éireann comprises 60 members, who are elected to five vocational panels, from two...
Three candidates, Malcolm Noonan, Victor Boyhan, Joanne Collins, have all been elected to the Agricultural Panel in the Seanad.
The Green Party has chosen Malcolm Noonan to run as a candidate for the agricultural panel in the upcoming Seanad election.
Membership of the Independent Advisory Committee (IAC) on nature restoration has been announced today (Thursday, November 7)
Rural Life
Senator Victor Boyhan has said that a recruitment plan for heritage professionals recently announced is 'very welcome'
Minister Noonan has announced his intention today to purchase Clawinch Island on Lough Ree in order to protect breeding waders
Minister Noonan has announced that an 'independent advisory committee' will be set up to make recommendations on the Nature Restoration Plan.
Agri-Business
Coillte and the NPWS have agreed a memorandum of understanding to increase their collaboration on the delivery of biodiversity projects.
Minister of State for heritage and electoral reform Malcolm Noonan has called for water testing for private rural wells to be made free.
A reintroduction programme ran by the NPWS has seen the reintroduction of further osprey chicks into the wild in Ireland.
Minister Malcolm Noonan has launched a public consultation aimed at overhauling Ireland's wildlife legislation.
The government will hold an "extensive" public consultation on reviewing wildlife legislation, to be open in mid-June.
Eamon Ryan, and one of his party colleagues, have written to EU environment ministers to secure the adoption of the Nature Restoration Law.
There are repeated calls for protection of Old Irish Goats, as the rare breed continues to be hunted for sport
TD Jennifer Whitmore has called for the remits of Coillte and Bord na Móna to be changed to make biodiversity a key component
With four new park rangers assigned to Killarney National Park, deer culling is expected to 'intensify', according to Minister Noonan
Minister Noonan announced funding today of €34 million for a new LIFE Strategic Nature Project involving biodiversity data
The Gearagh in Co. Cork, which is an important woodland and nature reserve, is receiving support to...
TD Mattie McGrath has described the roll out of septic tank grants as 'ridiculous', as many people are unable to avail due to location
The Community Wetlands Forum in Athlone will celebrate becoming a newly independent CLG at an official launch with Minister Noonan
The Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2023 will require all public service bodies to integrate biodiversity into their policies
