Environment
Prosecution cases taken by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) staff have seen a significant increase year-on-year.
Agri-Business
BirdWatch Ireland has said it will be "critical" that the government increases its "current budget spending" on biodiversity.
The state will monitor the impact of measures for biodiversity implemented under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) by 2027.
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan will launch a new National Biodiversity Action Plan today.
Minister Malcolm Noonan has today announced over €1.4 million funding for biodiversity projects through the Local Biodiversity Action Fund.
Members of the public are encouraged to submit their views on Ireland's fourth National Biodiversity Action Plan to a public consultation.
The National Biodiversity Conference advancing Ireland's next action plan in response to the global biodiversity crisis starts tomorrow
National and international experts will come together at the next National Biodiversity Conference on June 8-9, Minister Noonan said.
The Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology has adopted a new plan to support and promote biodiversity conservation.
Minister Noonan launched of a promotional video today on World Wetlands Day to raise awareness of the importance of peatland restoration.
Agri Politics
Social Democrat Jennifer Whitmore has said the government must publish the "scathing" report showing underinvestment in the NPWS.
Minister of State Malcolm Noonan has announced that the Local Biodiversity Action Fund will receive funding of €1.5 million in 2022.
Minister of State Malcolm Noonan, has welcomed the publication of a new independent review of Ireland’s National Biodiversity Action Plan.