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Get your questions answered at the Renewables Roadshow
Stephen Robb
Have a question on renewable energy? Email the team ahead of the upcoming Renewables Roadshow set to take place throughout April.
15 March 2024 News
First solar install for IFA and Bord Gáis on Longford farm
Andrew and Daniel McHugh, dairy farming in partnership in Co Longford, became the first IFA and Bord Gáis Energy Solar customers to have their TAMS 3 grant-aided solar solution installed.
14 March 2024 Letters
Thatched cottages among historic buildings to receive €9m in funding
Minister Noonan has announced €9m in funding for 676 built heritage projects across the country.
Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant: what our readers want to know
With grants of up to €50,000 available to do up a vacant property and up to €70,000 to refurbish a derelict property, the VPRG has caught the attention of our readers, writes Tommy Moyles.
13 March 2024 News & features
15,000 farmers wanted for new water scheme
The five-year scheme will see €50m in funding for farmers implementing water quality measures.
Mayo farmers participate in Moy estuary biodiversity project
The project was among 78 community initiatives collectively awarded €376,000 in grant funding through a philanthropic and Government partnership.
4 March 2024 News
No plans to expand septic tank grant scheme
Updated terms and conditions in the scheme saw the removal of a requirement to have had the septic tank registered in 2013.
1 March 2024 News
News Podcast: TB outbreaks, blue card delays and protests
Topics discussed on this week's podcast include the 10-year high of TB outbreaks, blue card delays, ACRES payments, grants for traditional farm buildings and farmer protests.
23 February 2024 News
Traditional farm building scheme reopens
The Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme 2024 allows for grants of between €4,000 and €30,000 for the conservation and repair of traditional farm buildings and related structures.
21 February 2024 Schemes
Over 500 septic tanks grants issued in three years
For 2024, there is an increased grant rate of up to €12,000 available to rural dwellers in certain parts of the country.
14 February 2024 Schemes
Grants of up to €6,000 for restoring native woodland
The removal on non-native trees and the removal of invasive species are among the measures which will be grant aided.
12 February 2024 Forestry
What is in the draft biomethane strategy?
Last week, the Government launched a public consultation on the national biomethane strategy. Stephen Robb takes a look at what's in it.
7 February 2024 Renewables