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Renewables
Building an AD industry – a jigsaw puzzle
Stephen Robb
A constructive conference recently took place in Birr, focusing on the opportunities and the very real challenges presented by the development of the anaerobic digestion sector, writes Stephen Robb
8 November 2023 News
Minister commits to reviewing Brennan farm case
The Dáil heard allegations that the EPA under-reported pollution levels from a factory neighbouring the farm.
26 October 2023 News
Agriculture Committee critical of ash dieback progress
Minister Hackett was criticised for failing to meet growers with ash dieback and the slow progress on implementing the recent review recommendations.
Lack of river maintenance causing local flooding - Cahill
If rivers are not cleared to flow effectively, flooding is going to persist and continue to get worse, Tipperary TD Jackie Cahill says.
24 October 2023 News
Revealed: number of farmers directly affected by derogation cuts
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue revealed the figures in response to a parliamentary question by Fianna Fail TD for Tipperary Jackie Cahill.
19 October 2023 News
Calls for import ban as threat of bark beetle looms
Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture Jackie Cahill TD warned that damage inflicted on the State’s forestry would be huge if the beetle took hold.
9 October 2023 News
Oireachtas to turn spotlight on derogation
No stone will be left unturned in the agriculture committee’s quest for information on nitrates and associated challenges.
4 October 2023 Dealer