Agri Politics
Pay farmers to 'help us restore nature' - Ryan
Farmers should be paid “to produce quality food and to help us restore nature”, the Minister for Environment, Climate, Communications...
Minister Eamon Ryan
Environment
Farmers won't be forced to rewet land - Minister Ryan
No farmer in Ireland “will be forced” to rewet their lands under the proposed EU Nature Restoration Law, the Minister for...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Environment
Biodiversity project in Wicklow aimed at farmers and nature
On the International Day for Biodiversity today (Monday, May 22), the government has announced a biodiversity restoration project in Wicklow...
Environment
Relaunch of scheme for biomass and AD heat systems
The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) has welcomed the relaunch of the Support Scheme for Renewable Heat (SSRH) by Minister for...
Rural Life
Over 60 additional rural bus services proposed across Ireland
In total 67 new or enhanced rural bus services have been proposed across Ireland in the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility...
Environment
Ryan does not expect 'huge reduction' in agriculture emissions
The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, expects that “there won’t be a huge change” in the...
Environment
Climate Action Plan: TD accuses government of 'betrayal'
Comments made by the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan in relation to the Climate Action Plan and...
Agri Politics
Environment ministers discuss farm permits to reduce pollution
Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has agreed to “improving” the level of environmental ambition to reduce the...
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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...
biodiversity
EU Council calls for 'transformative' global biodiversity framework
The European Council of environment ministers has called for the adoption of an ambitious and transformative global biodiversity framework that...
Environment
Anaerobic digestion needed to meet climate targets - Minister Ryan
Anaerobic digestion is needed to meet Ireland’s 2030 targets under the Climate Action Plan, the Minister for Environment, Climate and...
Agri-Business
Solar PV limit of new support scheme for businesses criticised
Supports of up to €2,400 for the installation of solar PV panels for businesses, public organisations and community groups have...
Rural Life
Consultation on review of Ireland's energy security now open
The Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) has today (Monday, September 19), launched a consultation as part of its...
Rural Life
Call for micro-generation investment supports for businesses
The introduction of easily accessible supports to assist businesses invest in micro-generation is urgently needed amid the ongoing energy crisis,...
Rural Life
Minister to discuss energy price hikes with EU Commission
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan will attend a meeting with the European Commission to discuss ways...
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Roscommon sheep farmer maximises lamb performance
The ideal combination of Lamlac and efficient feeding technology to boost lamb performance has made life a great deal easier...
Rural Life
Ban on oil and gas boilers would force families into 'debt spiral' - TD
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said that “extreme proposals” to ban oil and gas boilers need to be...
Rural Life
Rural Independent TDs call for appointment of new energy minister
The Rural Independent TDs have slammed environment minister, Eamon Ryan, for what they claim is his “ongoing opposition” to the...
Rural Life
EirGrid: Wind generation essential for energy security this winter
Energy generation this winter will likely be more challenging than last year, with a risk of very low to zero...
Agri Politics
Ryan's comments 'at odds' with government's national herd commitments
The Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has been called out by a farm organisation for making comments...