Agri Politics
Who are the senators who make up the new agricultural panel?
Seanad Éireann comprises 60 members, who are elected to five vocational panels, from two university constituencies or nominated by the...
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Agri Politics
Senator Boyhan wins third term in Seanad on the Agricultural Panel
Senator Victor Boyhan has been elected on the first count to a third term in the Seanad on the Agricultural...
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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...
Agri Politics
Greens select Noonan as agri panel candidate in Seanad election
The Green Party has today (Wednesday, December 18) announced that Malcolm Noonan has been chosen to run as a candidate...
Agri Politics
Advisory committee set up for nature restoration plan
Membership of the Independent Advisory Committee (IAC) on nature restoration has been announced today (Thursday, November 7). The membership will...
Rural Life
Boyhan: Recruitment of new heritage professionals 'very welcome'
Senator Victor Boyhan has said that a recruitment plan for heritage professionals recently announced is “very welcome”, which will see...
Rural Life
State to purchase island for protection of breeding waders
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan announced his intention today (Friday, November 1) to purchase...
biodiversity
New 'independent' committee to advise on Nature Restoration Plan
Minister of State for heritage and electoral reform Malcolm Noonan has announced that an ‘independent advisory committee’ will be set...
biodiversity
Coillte and NPWS agree further work on biodiversity projects
Coillte and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) have agreed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to increase their collaboration...
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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...
Rural Life
Noonan calls for free water testing for rural wells
Minister of State for heritage and electoral reform Malcolm Noonan has called for water testing for private rural wells to...
biodiversity
NPWS programme sees release of further osprey chicks
A reintroduction programme ran by the National Park and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has seen the reintroduction of further osprey chicks...
Environment
Public views being sought on wildlife legislation
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage, and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan has launched a public consultation aimed at overhauling Ireland’s...
biodiversity
'Extensive' public consultation on wildlife laws to begin next month
The government will hold an “extensive” public consultation on reviewing wildlife legislation, to be open in mid-June. The large-scale multi-year...
biodiversity
Ryan and Noonan write to EU ministers to secure NRL passage
The leader of the Green Party Eamon Ryan, and one of his party colleagues, have written to environment ministers in...
Rural Life
Calls for protection of Old Irish Goats as they continue to be hunted
There are repeated calls for protection of Old Irish Goats, amid reports that the rare breed continues to be hunted...
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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...
Environment
TD calls for biodiversity in Coillte and Bord na Móna remit
Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore has called for the remits of Coillte and Bord na Móna to be changed to...
Rural Life
Targeted deer culling at Killarney National Park to 'intensify'
With four new park rangers assigned to Killarney National Park, deer culling is expected to “intensify”, according to Minister of...
Environment
Biodiversity data project worth €34 million announced
Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan announced funding today (Wednesday, March 6) of €34 million for a...
Environment
Calls for the Gearagh in Cork to be made a national park
The Gearagh in Co. Cork, which is an important woodland and nature reserve, is receiving support to be made into...