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Minister Eamon Ryan

Louth councillor demands greenway be scrapped to protect farmers

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Louth councillor demands greenway be scrapped to protect farmers

A Louth county councillor has called for the Dundalk to Carlingford Greenway plan to be scrapped in order "to protect local farmers".

'Glaring omission' in finalised rail review - Kenny

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

'Glaring omission' in finalised rail review - Kenny

Sinn Féin spokesperson on rural development Martin Kenny said there is a "glaring omission" in the All-Island Strategic Rail Review.

New laws to share road crash details and end paper tax discs

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

New laws to share road crash details and end paper tax discs

New road safety legislation is set to allow the sharing of information on road collisions and end the need for paper motor tax discs.

Govt identifies agri-'opportunities' associated with climate change

Environment

over 1 year ago

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 government.

Minister: 'Private Wires' policy due before end of year

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Minister: 'Private Wires' policy due before end of year

Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan said the government will bring forward a policy on "Private Wires" before the end of this year.

Agri Politics

over 1 year ago

Move by Ryan and Noonan to secure NRL described as 'ill-judged'

The leader of an Irish farm organisation has called a move by Irish government ministers to to secure the adoption of the NRL, "ill-judged".

Move by Ryan and Noonan to secure NRL described as 'ill-judged'

Agri Politics

over 1 year ago

Green Party plan for more water inspectors and vacant property CPOs

The Green Party has published its local election manifesto which outlines actions such as...

Green Party plan for more water inspectors and vacant property CPOs

Environment

over 1 year ago

31 local authority Climate Action Plans are launched

31 local authority Climate Action Plans were launched by Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan in Co. Clare.

31 local authority Climate Action Plans are launched

Dairy

over 1 year ago

Ryan hears of farmers' concerns over climate targets from Lakeland Dairies

Lakeland Dairies has shared the the concerns farmers have in relation to national climate targets with the Minister for the Environment.

Ryan hears of farmers' concerns over climate targets from Lakeland Dairies

Environment

over 1 year ago

Ryan tells national climate forum that fertiliser use is down 27%

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has warned that the "green transition will not work if it’s divisive".

Ryan tells national climate forum that fertiliser use is down 27%

Environment

almost 2 years ago

Make use of Christmas leftovers to reduce food waste - minister

Minister for Agriculture Charlie Mc Conalogue is reminding consumers of the importance of food waste prevention by using Christmas leftovers.

Make use of Christmas leftovers to reduce food waste - minister

Environment

almost 2 years ago

Climate Action Plan: Maximum nitrogen limits review by mid-2024

A review of maximum nitrogen limits and options for farmers to voluntarily reduce livestock numbers are included in Climate Action Plan 2024.

Climate Action Plan: Maximum nitrogen limits review by mid-2024

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

Rural TDs slam Cabinet move to cut speed limits

The Rural Independent Group of TDs has hit out at a government decision to reduce speed limits on the country's roads.

Rural TDs slam Cabinet move to cut speed limits

Environment

about 2 years ago

Lack of support for bioenergy highlighted at major conference

Lack of supports and public perception were highlighted as the main areas for 'slow uptake' on bioenergy in the IrBEA conference today

Lack of support for bioenergy highlighted at major conference

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

Speed limit for rural roads could reduce to 60km/h in 2024

The Speed Limit Review was published by the Department of Transport, with its recommendations to change speed limits to be passed in 2024.

Speed limit for rural roads could reduce to 60km/h in 2024

Environment

over 2 years ago

Watch: Eamon Ryan - there will be a reduction in herd numbers

The Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, believes there will be a reduction in national herd numbers.

Watch: Eamon Ryan - there will be a reduction in herd numbers

Environment

over 2 years ago

Watch: On the Record – farming has to 'change' in Ireland - Ryan

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has said that farming "has to change" in Ireland

Watch: On the Record – farming has to 'change' in Ireland - Ryan

Forestry

over 2 years ago

New 'timber in construction' working group to be set up

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.

New 'timber in construction' working group to be set up

Agri Politics

over 2 years ago

Pay farmers to 'help us restore nature' - Ryan

Ireland has to "prioritise" climate and nature and farmers should be paid "to produce quality food" according to Minister Eamon Ryan.

Pay farmers to 'help us restore nature' - Ryan

Environment

over 2 years ago

Farmers won't be forced to rewet land - Minister Ryan

No farmer in Ireland “will be forced” to rewet their lands under the proposed European Union law according to Minister Ryan.

Farmers won't be forced to rewet land - Minister Ryan

Environment

over 2 years ago

Biodiversity project in Wicklow aimed at farmers and nature

On the International Day for Biodiversity today (Monday, May 22), the government has announced a ...

Biodiversity project in Wicklow aimed at farmers and nature

Environment

over 2 years ago

Relaunch of scheme for biomass and AD heat systems

The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) has welcomed the relaunch of the Support Scheme for...

Relaunch of scheme for biomass and AD heat systems

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Over 60 additional rural bus services proposed across Ireland

In total 67 new or enhanced rural bus services have been proposed across Ireland in the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan for 2023.

Over 60 additional rural bus services proposed across Ireland

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