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ESB: 'Still many faults on electricity network' following Storm Éowyn
Thousands of homes, farms and businesses remain without power tonight (Thursday, January 30) according to ESB Networks who said that there are...
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7,500 premises without water but 'additional progress' expected
Uisce Éireann has said that, while 7,500 premises around the country remain without water as of lunchtime today (Wednesday, January...
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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...
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Uisce Éireann 'making progress' as 84,000 people without water
Uisce Éireann has said that it is making progress in restoring water supply to its customers, with 84,000 people still...
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Farmers urged to be 'extra vigilant' during Storm Éowyn
Farmers are being advised to be “extra vigilant and take precautions” during Storm Éowyn, particularly when working alone. The National...
Environment
Uisce Éireann fined for sewage pollution that killed 1,000 fish
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has welcomed a conviction it secured against Uisce Éireann after a sewage discharge polluted a popular...
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Watch: Farmers continue to help those cut off by snow
Farmers are continuing to help those who have been left isolated by heavy snow in rural parts of the country...
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Helplines established for farmers concerned about water supplies
Farmers who are concerned about water supplies for their livestock amid the ongoing severe cold snap are being urged to...
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Uisce Éireann opens consultation on Shannon to Dublin pipeline
Uisce Éireann has launched a public consultation on a water supply project for the eastern and midlands region, which will...
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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...
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Call for full resources to deal with 'weather crisis'
The ongoing severe cold weather conditions are having a serious impact on farmers, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA)...
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Kerry farmers help HSE deliver healthcare supplies in cold snap
Farmers in Co. Kerry have been helping the Health Service Executive (HSE) to deliver essential healthcare supplies to people during...
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Uisce Éireann: 40,000 premises without water supplies
An estimated 40,000 households, businesses and farms are currently without water supplies according to Uisce Éireann. According to the water utility it...
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'Think before you pour' this Christmas when it comes to fats and oils
Clean Coasts and Uisce Éireann have teamed up to encourage everyone cooking or cleaning up this Christmas to “think before...
Environment
Independent Ireland calls for review of State water treatment plants
The leader of Independent Ireland, Michael Collins, is calling for a review of all State-managed water treatment plants and infrastructure....
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Storm Darragh: French crews to help ESB with power restoration
ESB Networks has said that 55,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power following the strong winds associated with Storm...
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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...
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Uisce Éireann: Storm Darragh impacting water supplies
Water treatment plants in Kerry, east Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, Waterford, Donegal, Leitrim, County Galway and to the west of the...
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Taoiseach called to defer water charge hike until new investment
Taoiseach Simon Harris has been called on to defer an increase in water charges, set to come into effect from...
Environment
Farmer uptake of water EIP 'critical' to retain derogation - ASSAP
Ensuring a strong farmer uptake of the new water quality project will be a critical part in retaining Ireland’s nitrates...
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Water charges would 'hurt the most vulnerable' farmers - Harkin
Increases to water charges proposed by Uisce Éireann will “hurt the most vulnerable” farmers, according to Sligo Leitrim TD Marian...