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Climate and environment
Land abandonment is bad news for both people and nature
Contributor
We may not be able to prevent land returning to a wild state, but we can ensure that if it does, it benefits biodiversity and communities alike, writes Ray Ó Foghlu.
12 September 2024 News
Minister Noonan wants to make water testing free for private wells
The Green Party minister stated that the test fees of around €200 should be covered for private drinking water wells.
6 September 2024 News
News Podcast: derogation, CAP changes and beef
This week, we hear from Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman on the derogation and Meat Industry Ireland’s Dale Crammond about beef exports.
Green Party leader wants to retain derogation
Green Party leader and Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman commended the decrease in fertiliser use by farmers in 2023.
5 September 2024 News
Opinion: RZLT as dangerous for Government as it is for farmers with zoned land
With ministers openly disagreeing on whether the RZLT should be deferred- again- or not, is the government in danger?
24 August 2024 Opinion
New Green leader pledges to seek more income streams for farmers
Roderic O'Gorman has stated that he will seek to improve the income opportunities open to farmers.
10 July 2024 News
Farmers need certainty on direction of travel – new Green leader
The newly elected leader of the Green Party has stated that changes to regulations mean that farming must change, but farmers deserve clarity on the direction of travel.
8 July 2024 News
Roderic O’Gorman becomes fourth Green Party leader
Minister O’Gorman sits at cabinet as Minister for Children, Equality and Disability.
8 July 2024 News
Hackett to contest Green Party leadership
The Minister of State for Agriculture will face off with Roderic O'Gorman to succeed Eamon Ryan, while Michael McGrath will be Ireland's next European Commissioner.
26 June 2024 News
Opinion: Ryan is leaving, but Martin seems set to stay
In a week of announcements and departures, it seems the Tanaiste is going absolutely nowhere.
22 June 2024 Opinion
Eamon Ryan brought out the green agenda
While he became triggering for many farmers, no one can deny the impact Eamon Ryan has made on the Irish political landscape.
19 June 2024 Dealer
Green’s rural reputation one of Ryan’s biggest regrets
The Minister for the Environment made the comments in his speech as he announced he will step down as Green Party leader.
18 June 2024 News