Rural Life
The Environmental Pillar said the "gutting" of nature from the infrastructure, climate and nature fund is very alarming.
Agri-Business
Sinn Féin has that said the government’s updated National Development Plan (NDP) offers "no clear vision for rural Ireland".
The government has announced a landmark €3.5 billion investment in Ireland's electricity grid infrastructure.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon has welcomed the publication of the revised National Development Plan (NDP).
Agri Politics
The government has unveiled a revised National Development Plan (NDP) which will see a total investment of €275.4 billion from 2026 to 2035.
Under the Multi-annual Rural Water Programme 2024 - 2026, funding of €73.9 million has been allocated for 291 projects across the country.
Sinn Féin TD, Mairéad Farrell has criticised the government's decision to commence a review of the National Development Plan (NDP).
The NDP, which was revealed on Monday, has come in for some criticism for its perceived lack of commitments for infrastructure in the west.
The "failure to stitch in a commitment" to the delivery of balanced regional development is "a black hole at the heart" of the new NDP.
Ministers at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have welcomed publication of the...