Environment
'Cheque in the post' carbon tax refund proposals 'ludicrous'
Proposals that the Government should increase carbon taxes and then repay the tax in the form of a cheque in...
MREF
Environment
Government must 'prioritise' climate action with 'incentives'
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment has been called on to “deal comprehensively” with who is going...
Sponsored
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...
Agri-Business
'Solar PV will be on every farm in the country in 10 years' time' - Smith
ESB Networks and policy makers need to “make grid access free” for micro-generation, Pat Smith, the chairman of the Micro-Renewable...
Rural Life
Calls made for Government to lead the way on solar power
Ministers and Government TD’s must show their personal leadership on climate action by generating part of the electricity requirements for...
Environment
'Carrot' better than 'stick' approach for farmers to go green
The “carrot” approach of incentivising farmers to adopt renewable technology is better than the “stick” of carbon taxes, according to...
Environment
Solar scheme a 'missed opportunity' for communities and farmers
Today’s announcement of a rooftop solar grant scheme has been described by the Environmental Pillar as a “step in the...
Environment
Grant scheme promoting commercial rooftop solar on farms called for
Calls have been made for a grant scheme to be introduced to promote commercial rooftop solar for farms and businesses. It...
Environment
Energy enigma: EU must become 'as self-sufficient as possible'
EU ministers have been urged to become as “self-sufficient as possible in terms of energy” – with the primary focus...
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
'200,000 solar PV installations is a realistic target for Ireland by 2025'
A total of 200,000 solar PV installations is a realistic target for Ireland by 2025, the Micro Renewable Energy Federation (MREF)...
Environment
Grant-aided scheme for solar panels announced
Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, Denis Naughten has announced his intention to open a grant-aided pilot scheme...