Environment
Water Forum outlines recommendations for new government
The National Water Forum has published a series of water-related actions which it believes should be included in the next...
Water Framework Directive
N.Ireland
The OEP urges DAERA to address NI's waning water quality
The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has published a report urging the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA)...
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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
Commission: Netherlands, Austria, Slovenia 'failing' on water management
The European Commission has taken legal action against the Netherlands, Austria, Slovenia for failing to comply with the Water Framework Directive....
Agri-Business
Minister to bring water abstraction bill before Oireachtas
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage is set to bring legislation on water abstraction before the Oireachtas in...
Environment
Water usage in agriculture currently under EU audit
Concerns over the usage of water in agriculture across the EU have sparked an audit into the matter. The European...
Environment
More effort needed for Irish water quality, EPA report finds
The latest national assessment of water quality in Ireland has been released by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), revealing a...