Habitats

90% of Ireland’s habitats in unfavourable status, report finds

While nature can bounce back quickly, the recovery of habitats and species to the high standards set out in the habitats directive can take time, Minister for Nature Christopher O'Sullivan said.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 11 December 2025

90% of Ireland’s habitats in unfavourable status, report finds

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Derogation welcomed with some concerns over extra conditions

Derogation welcomed with some concerns over extra conditions

NEWS 9 December 2025

Research update: liquid N, measuring carbon and habitats

Research update: liquid N, measuring carbon and habitats

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 6 December 2025

Editorial: fresh conditions attached to derogation

Editorial: fresh conditions attached to derogation

Editorial: fresh conditions attached to derogation

VIEWPOINTS 3 December 2025

Listen: Heydon confident on derogation after assessments process

Listen: Heydon confident on derogation after assessments process

Listen: Heydon confident on derogation after assessments process

NEWS 28 November 2025

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Three-year extension to nitrates derogation on the table

Three-year extension to nitrates derogation on the table

Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has confirmed that the European Commission has proposed a three-year extension to the nitrates derogation.

NEWS 14 October 2025

Editorial: national effort on derogation pays off

Editorial: national effort on derogation pays off

The effectiveness of the national effort of the last year was proven, and the reward delivered this week.

VIEWPOINTS 14 October 2025

Investigating the performance of ewes and lambs on upland grazing

Investigating the performance of ewes and lambs on upland grazing

A new study aims to determine the effect of hill grazing on pre-weaning performance of ewes and lambs along with determining any impact on ewe grazing behaviour and hill ecology.

NEWS 14 October 2025

Minister hoping for vote on new derogation next month

Minister hoping for vote on new derogation next month

It’s better to get the right deal than a quick deal when it comes to Ireland's nitrates derogation, Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has said.

NEWS 14 October 2025

Farmers call on State to cease buying hill land

Farmers call on State to cease buying hill land

INHFA president says that while the ongoing accumulation of land by the NPWS is seen by some as a positive in protecting nature, he has a different view.

NEWS 14 October 2025

Investigation into alleged illegal felling of 30ac of trees and hedgerows

Investigation into alleged illegal felling of 30ac of trees and hedgerows

Senator Malcolm Noonan described the alleged illegal felling of trees as 'wilful destruction'.

FORESTRY 14 October 2025

Water quality improving in some areas but declining overall - EPA

Water quality improving in some areas but declining overall - EPA

The EPA has published its water quality in Ireland report for 2019 to 2024.

NEWS 14 October 2025

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