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Thatched cottages among historic buildings to receive €9m in funding
Niamh Murphy
Minister Noonan has announced €9m in funding for 676 built heritage projects across the country.
14 March 2024 News
Carol Nolan hits out at lack of farming terms in new climate subject for schools
The draft specification for Leaving Certificate climate action and sustainable development has been criticised by the TD for not referencing ‘farm', 'farmer’ or ‘farming', writes Sarah McIntosh.
14 March 2024 News
Amount of turf cut now is 'minuscule' - Minister McConalogue
The European Commission announced on Tuesday its decision to refer Ireland to the European Court of Justice over failure to protect bogs.
Opinion: the birds are singing a different tune to some politicians
While some would have hedge-cutting contractors believe there should be an extension for hedge trimming into March and August, the birds are whistling a different message for Pat O'Toole.
9 March 2024 Opinion
Essential that farmers are rewarded for nature services, says NPWS boss
The director general of the NPWS has insisted that the state body is not in the market for every parcel of ground and definitely not for pure farmland.
Ministers announce new €25m Breeding Waders EIP
The EIP will see farmers paid to take actions to conserve breeding waders, such as the curlew.
Farmer and tree surgeon dispute alleged breach of Wildlife Act
A farmer and tree surgeon have disputed NPWS claims that they cut trees unlawfully during the nesting season.
6 March 2024 News
Deer hunting seasons extended
The move represents the first recommendation of the Deer Management Strategy Group’s December report.
29 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
Farmers in hen harrier areas need 'better support' - IFA
Existing supports for farmers in hen harrier areas are "wholly inadequate" and do not address fundamental issues, the IFA has said.
20 February 2024 News
Sinn Féin TD calls for answers on Shannon Callows 'mess'
Claire Kerrane claims that the Department of Agriculture moved to deliberately limit the number of farmers who could access compensation.
14 February 2024 News
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