Environment
€42 million has been allocated to key targeted water quality initiatives in 2026, including the Farming for Water EIP.
Rural Life
The Minister for Housing, James Browne has announced a third round of funding under the multi-annual Rural Water Programme 2024 - 2026.
Over €155 million has been paid out to Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant applicants, according to the Minister for Housing, James Browne.
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage has said that 169 septic tank grants were paid out in the first six months of 2025.
Sinn Féin TD, Conor McGuinness has said that the government has "turned its back on rural Ireland" in a Dáil debate.
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne has said he has no plans to withdraw current licences for hare lamping.
Fine Gael councillor for Cavan, Winston Bennett has called for the government to provide a grant to fix or replace faulty septic tanks.
The Department of Housing, has announced €800,000 in funding under the Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme 2025.
A full assessment of the effect of Storm Éowyn on group water schemes across the country is currently underway.
