Rural Life
Storm Claudia has left under 5,000 homes, farms and businesses across the country without power, according to ESB Networks.
Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan, has this week outlined to the...
ESB Networks is advising customers to prepare now for a loss of power in the event that Storm Amy...
The government is being urged to expedite its review of the response to Storm Éowyn as concern...
The ESB has confirmed that around 10,000 homes, farms and businesses have been left without power due to Storm Floris.
Agri-Business
Payments worth €440,000 have been issued this year for the Scheme of Investment Aid for the Development of the Commercial Horticulture Sector
Met Éireann has issued several weather warnings ahead of the arrival of Storm Floris on Bank Holiday Monday (August 4).
Met Éireann has issued an advisory notice in relation to a storm which is due to descend on the...
Forestry
Over 80% of the country's harvesting capacity for forestry is now working in areas impacted by storm damage, the Windblow Taskforce heard.
Irish sawmills are set to increase capacity by 30% to clear damage caused by Storm Éowyn, according to Forest industries Ireland (FII).
The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) confirmed that over half of the applications made for the "mini-tranche" of TAMS were for generators.
Independent Ireland TD, Michael Fitzmaurice, has called for 60m forestry corridors, 30m either...
The last winter in Ireland was marked by two fierce storms that led to a good deal of windfall in...
Irish Rural Link is calling on the government to provide more support for the community and voluntary sector to prepare for extreme weather.
Machinery
Forestry is facing severe losses due to the damage caused by recent storms in Ireland, prompting McHale Plant Sales to offer long-term help
Environment
The government is being urged to provide funding and support to ensure Ireland is "much better prepared" for extreme weather events.
FBD Holdings has reported a profit before tax of €77 million for 2024, which is down from €81.4 million in the previous year.
A full assessment of the effect of Storm Éowyn on group water schemes across the country is currently underway.
The Association of Irish Forestry Consultants called for a fast-track arrangement for felling and timber removal from storm-damaged forests.
Small growers who were severely impacted by Storm Éowyn are appealing to the government for more simplified and urgent financial support.
The IFA has called for 'immediate' intervention within the horticulture sector as it risks 'contraction', according to the deputy president
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) is seeking an extension to the hedge cutting deadline due to Storm Éowyn.
A derogation on tree felling and hedge cutting for certain areas starting is needed this March to be prepared for future storms, a TD said.
