Rural Life
The Midlands Mink Eradication pilot programme has recruited and trained 150 volunteers to target invasive American mink in the pilot area.
Environment
The NPWS has recently begun conservation work on part of the Black Islands archipelago on Lough Ree on the River Shannon.
Minister Noonan has announced his intention today to purchase Clawinch Island on Lough Ree in order to protect breeding waders
