Agri-Business
Cowen: 'Fast-track' renewable projects to ensure energy future
Renewable energy projects, such as offshore wind developments, should be fast-tracked, according to the Fianna Fáil candidate in the European...
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Environment
Cowen calls for 'fast-track' of offshore wind energy to 37GW
Fianna Fáil TD and European Parliament election candidate Barry Cowen is calling on the government to “fast-track” the development of...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Environment
Almost two thirds of people support wind farms on local areas
Four in five people in are in favour of wind energy development, with three in five supporting wind farms for...
Agri-Business
Report: Major interventions needed to cut Irish energy emissions
Significant changes are needed to current government policies to increase carbon emissions reductions from the energy sector, a new report...
Environment
Minister invites applications for offshore wind projects
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications has today (Monday, March 21) announced that he is inviting applications from...
Environment
Green Rebel to create 50 jobs over the next year
Green Rebel, an Irish-owned business established to service the current and future needs of offshore wind farms, has announced that...
Environment
Consultation opens on first offshore wind auction
The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications has opened a consultation on the first auction to supply electricity from...
Environment
New bill an 'important step' for developing offshore wind
The Maritime Area Planning Bill will be an “important step” for developing offshore wind energy, according to Wind Energy Ireland....
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Vaccinate your pigs with an effective and convenient dose
Vaccination is a key pillar in the preventative approach to health and welfare of pigs. The pig industry has removed...
Environment
Construction of offshore wind farms could have 'severe impact' on marine life
The construction of new offshore wind farms in EU seas could have “severe negative impact on marine life and fisheries”,...
Environment
'Timely progression' of offshore wind projects 'essential' for climate targets
The Irish wind energy industry has welcomed the new National Marine Planning Framework (NMPF). Ireland has a target to develop...
Environment
Renewable solar and wind energy cheaper than the cheapest fossil fuel - report
A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has revealed that, in 2020, 62% of total renewable power...
Environment
'The waters around Ireland are set to become a major source of energy generation'
Green Rebel Marine, the Cork-based business set up to maintain offshore wind farms, has acquired a majority stake in marine...