Environment
Over 170 projects across the Midlands have been backed by the EU Just Transition Fund to drive regeneration and sustainability in the region.
Almost €27 million is being provided for community climate action, the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment announced.
Agri Politics
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has demanded an "immediate review" of the Greenway Code of Best Practice.
Ministers Darragh O’Brien and Martin Heydon, today announced the launch of Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2025, taking place from October 13-19.
Rural Life
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on the government to take immediate action on removing trees near electricity lines.
The government has announced a landmark €3.5 billion investment in Ireland's electricity grid infrastructure.
Agri-Business
The government has approved a new 'private wires' policy which aims to "unlock" private sector investment in electricity infrastructure.
The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment published the latest in a series of 'Climate Conversation' public consultation reports.
Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy, Darragh O'Brien has said that the latest projections from the EPA are a clear signal
Minister confirms Circol ELT, which operates the tyre compliance scheme, is planning to collect used tyres "lawfully held on farms" this year.
Minister Darragh O’Brien has announced €500,000 worth of grants nationally under the Climate Actions Work Engagement fund.
The Tellus survey is undertaking the final phases of its national airborne survey over counties Kerry and Clare.
The Minister for Transport has announced €67 million in funding for greenways and national roads active travel infrastructure.
Minister Darragh O'Brien said the government is committed to delivering up to 5.7TWh of indigenously produced biomethane by 2030.
The government has committed to introducing planning guidelines for solar farms which support the development of solar energy in agriculture.
Forestry
The government has said that forestry corridors to protect overhead lines will be created in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn.
A grant scheme worth €500,000 to help preserve historic thatched buildings across the country is due to open in the middle of next month.
N.Ireland
DAERA has awarded £2.7 million to five organisations to undertake peatland restoration projects across Northern Ireland and the border region.
The amount of development land liable to the RZLT is likely to exceed 6,200ha, Minister Darragh O'Brien has said.
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O'Brien has again ruled out any extension of the grant schemes for septic tanks.
A farmer in Co. Kerry has said that consultation with farmers will be crucial to the success of Ireland's newest national park.
Farmers in west Kerry will not be faced with any additional burdens as a result of the establishment of a new national park.
Ireland's newest and largest national park, which will be located in west Kerry, has been officially launched by the government today.
