Rural Life
€1.1 million has been earmarked for works to thatched buildings under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme.
Environment
The process is currently underway of developing Ireland's National Restoration Plan ahead of a September 2026 deadline.
2025 has seen an increase in the number of people participating in training courses for skills such as thatching and drystone walling.
A public consultation has been launched to identify the challenges and pressures on Ireland's water environment.
Dairy
The sixth Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) has now been officially published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan has launched the...
Further public consultations as part of the process of finalising the new Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) have now been launched.
€42 million has been allocated to key targeted water quality initiatives in 2026, including the Farming for Water EIP.
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has confirmed that there has been further sightings of the Asian hornet in Ireland.
Cattle have returned to the island of Inis Bó Finne for the first time in over 25 years as part of conservation efforts.
Firefighters were called to 144 fires in agricultural buildings in 2024, according to data from fire services throughout the country.
Three World Heritage Tentative List sites and one World Heritage Property will be awarded just...
The National Parks and Wildlife Service has confirmed a recent sighting and subsequent capture of an Asian hornet in the Co. Cork area.
By Gordon Deegan A judge has said that “rooks can drive people mad” after being told that a...
Government grants of up to €20,000 are being made available under a scheme to preserve historic thatched buildings.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said there is an "urgent need" for mandatory registration of private drinking water supplies.
Irish holidaymaker travelling abroad are being urged to know the law around illegal trade in plants and animals before they travel.
Over €112 million has been now paid out under the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant applicants for more than 2,000 homes.
The Department of Housing is seeking tenders for technical support services for Ireland's national nature restoration plan.
Agri-Business
Minister of State Christopher O’Sullivan has launched new 'Biodiversity Duty Reporting Guidance for Public Bodies'.
Buildings
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage announced it will award €3.5 million in funding to 28 heritage projects this year
The application process is now open for grants of up to €5,000 to private owners of vacant traditional houses.
The public has been urged to protect nesting birds as the close period for hedge cutting and hedge maintenance approaches.
