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Comment: Healy-Rae's resignation shouldn't have come as a shock

The cynics will say there are no votes in a 25-county constituency but the reaction of stakeholders we contacted was more of sorrow than anger about his abrupt departure.

OPINION 15 April 2026

Comment: Healy-Rae's resignation shouldn't have come as a shock

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Call for forestry promotion project proposals

Call for forestry promotion project proposals

NEWS 2 April 2026

Steps towards forest certification

Steps towards forest certification

FORESTRY 1 April 2026

New guide for sustainable timber transport

New guide for sustainable timber transport

New guide for sustainable timber transport

FORESTRY 25 March 2026

Key factors in Ireland's forestry sector

Key factors in Ireland's forestry sector

Key factors in Ireland's forestry sector

LETTERS 25 March 2026

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Editorial: need for a balanced forestry programme

Editorial: need for a balanced forestry programme

Sitka spruce is well capable of reaching timber frame housing markets as well as medium-rise buildings.

VIEWPOINTS 17 December 2025

Supports are restoring confidence

Supports are restoring confidence

Never a better time to invest in forestry as supports increased and farmer definition for forestry applicants simplified, writes Michael Healy-Rae, Minister of State.

FORESTRY 17 December 2025

Sustainably grown Irish wood key element in reducing carbon footprint

Sustainably grown Irish wood key element in reducing carbon footprint

Des O'Toole talks to Donal Magner on Sitka spruce in Ireland's construction industry.

FORESTRY 17 December 2025

Farmers
need clear signals on forestry goals

Farmers need clear signals on forestry goals

Commercial forestry programme essential if timber and timber products are to play a major role in timber frame construction and renewable energy, writes Donal Magner.

FORESTRY 17 December 2025

No progress made on clearing forestry one year on from storm Éowyn

No progress made on clearing forestry one year on from storm Éowyn

Tom O’Brien’s 13ac of forestry in Co Galway was knocked last year during the storm and remains in the same condition now.

NEWS 17 December 2025

Keeping to spec with kit sheds

Keeping to spec with kit sheds

Kit sheds can be a good value-for-money option, though specifications and quality should be thoroughly checked before purchasing.

BUILDINGS 17 December 2025

Widespread approval for reconstitution grant

Widespread approval for reconstitution grant

Storms Darragh and Éowyn have inflicted significant damage on forests around the country, resulting in real challenges for forestry, the Minister said.

FORESTRY 17 December 2025

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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