Agri-Business
Importing peat into Ireland "does not make environmental, economic or ethical sense", according to a government established working group.
Agri Politics
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture is to scrutinise the Bord na Móna decision to impose a blanket ban on the production of peat.
Rural Life
Concerns have been raised regarding job losses in Bord na Móna following the closure of West Offaly Power Plant.
Bord na Móna has unveiled a €1.6 billion development programme as part of the next phase of its restructuring towards decarbonisation.
Bord na Mona has announced the closure of its Derrinlough plant, near Birr, Co. Offaly today, with the loss of 70 jobs.
