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Investigations underway following poisoning of hen harrier

January 28, 2020

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (DCHG) are investigating the circumstances surrounding the…

‘Donegal is the national stronghold for corncrake’

October 5, 2019

Environment

Although the global population is considered stable, in Ireland the corncrake is a species of high conservation concern due to long-term declines. The…

Commitment sought for reopening of €10m Farm Plan Scheme

October 4, 2019

Agri Politics

Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Josepha Madigan has been called on to reopen the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Farm…

Minister condemns ‘spate of wildfires in recent years’ in Irish countryside

July 30, 2019

Environment

The Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan, has condemned the spate of wildfires in recent years in Ireland and appealed…

Compensation package on the table for farmers impacted by SAC designation

July 17, 2019

Agri Politics

Farmers and landowners whose lands were designated under Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) are close to reaching a compensation deal with the Department…

‘We need to look beyond water quality to other ecological needs of habitats and species’

June 9, 2019

Environment

National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) which is part of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has highlighted the need for “better…

Can farmers get a ‘derogation’ on wild bird control?

May 22, 2019

Rural Life

Under the terms of the EU Birds Directive, all EU member states, including Ireland, are obliged to take measures to protect wild birds…

TCCA and NPWS tackle SAC raised bog issues

April 15, 2019

Agri Politics

Discussions between the Turf Cutters and Contractors Association (TCCA) and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) continue this week as both sides seek…

‘Night time shooting changes are unreasonable’

June 9, 2017

Rural Life

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) has rejected a report, carried out by NPWS (National Parks and Wildlife Service) and others,…

‘Proposed hunting changes could prevent farmers protecting their livestock’

May 30, 2017

Rural Life

Farmers may not be able to effectively protect their livestock if proposed changes to shooting and hunting laws are passed, according to Fianna…

Proposed ban on night-time hunting between September and March

May 23, 2017

Rural Life

A draft report produced by a working group, and chaired by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, was submitted to the Firearms Consultative…

Gorse burning mooted as a possible solution to Wicklow deer problem

April 4, 2017

Rural Life

Gorse burning has been mooted as a possible solution to the deer problem facing farmers in Co. Wicklow, the ICSA’s Seamus Sherlock said.…

Record number of white-tailed eagles successfully fledged across the country

September 17, 2016

Environment

A total of six white-tailed eagle chicks successfully fledged in three different counties in 2016, making this the most successful year to date…

‘15,000 commonage farmers left in limbo by Minister Humphreys’

August 30, 2016

Environment

Some 15,000 commonage farmers have been left in limbo by Minister Humphreys and the National Parks and Wildlife Service, INHFA National Secretary Michael McDonnell…

‘Farmers’ grazing rights must be respected after sale of Dublin Mountains land’

August 8, 2016

Rural Life

The grazing rights which up to 40 farmers have on the 4,900ac of land in Glenasmole, south Dublin must be fully respected following…

Minister Creed denies claims Department breaches licences to shoot badgers

July 10, 2016

Environment

The Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed, has said that his Department fully complies with the terms and conditions of licences issued by the National…

Some Christmas tree growers are sleeping out to protect their trees

November 29, 2015

Environment

Some Christmas tree growers in Co. Wicklow are sleeping out in caravans near their crop to protect them from thieves. Speaking on Newstalk…

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