Environment
Applications to €500 million Climate Action Fund now open
Applications to the Government’s new €500 million Climate Action Fund are now being welcomed, the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and...
Denis Naughten
Rural Life
Farmers approved to clear roads 'on a voluntary basis'
Government approval has been given to farmers and those with heavy equipment to clear local roads, once they do so with...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Environment
'Trebling of payments' to grow forestry crops for fuel aiming to attract farmers
It is hoped that the trebling of payments to grow forestry crops for fuel to support renewable heat and electricity generation...
Rural Life
Landowners 'willing to do time' to block North-South interconnector
The feeling at a public meeting last night in Co. Monaghan on the North-South electricity interconnector was that landowners were...
Environment
North-South interconnector could descend into a 'Shell to Sea situation'
There are fears that the North-South electricity interconnector could descend into a “Shell to Sea situation“, according to Sinn Fein TD Peadar...
Rural Life
Over 500,000 households left in 'broadband limbo land'
Over 500,000 households have been left in “broadband limbo land” as a result of developments this week, according to Fianna...
Rural Life
Eir's decision to withdraw from broadband procurement process 'regrettable'
The decision by eir to withdraw from the National Broadband Plan (NBP) procurement process has been described as “regrettable” by the...
Environment
RHI scheme a 'welcome development for Irish bioenergy sector'
The announcement on the national Support Scheme for Renewable Heat – commonly referred to as the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Scheme...
Sponsored
Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Environment
Official confirmation: All you need to know about the RHI Scheme
The details of the national Support Scheme for Renewable Heat were announced this morning by the Minister for Communications, Climate...
Environment
Details of RHI scheme emerge; official announcement imminent
An announcement on the much-anticipated Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Scheme – which is due to commence in 2018 – is...
Environment
€100 million fund called for to encourage farmer investment in renewable energy
Calls have been made for 20% of the energy levy paid by all homeowners, which would amount to approximately €100 million,...
Rural Life
€100 million fibre broadband roll-out plans for 115,000 premises revealed
A milestone; this was how Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten, described the planned roll-out of high-speed...
Environment
'Renewable Heat Incentive scheme must be fast-tracked'
The establishment of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme must be fast-tracked in order for it to be in play in the first...
Rural Life
Farm energy opportunities highlighted in Gurteen
Energy In Agriculture 2017 was officially opened by Denis Naughten TD, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment yesterday,...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Rural Life
Renewable Heat Incentive scheme edges closer
The introduction of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme is edging closer. Speaking at today’s Energy in Agriculture event in...
Rural Life
Reminder: 'Energy In Agriculture' takes place tomorrow
‘Energy In Agriculture’ is set to take place tomorrow (Tuesday, August 22) in Gurteen Agricultural College, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, with...
Rural Life
€1 million allocated for the removal of waste tyres 'that blight the countryside'
A total of €1 million has been allocated by the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten, for the removal...
Rural Life
Agri-energy event aims to provide info on renewable energy to farmers
‘Energy in Agriculture 2017′ – an event which was launched last Friday (July 21) by the Minister for Communications, Climate Action...