Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

The fake statement claimed that IFA president Francie Gorman had resigned with immediate effect

IFA warns of fake statement circulated to media outlets

The Irish Farmers Association has warned media outlets of a fake statement purporting to be from the organisation that was issued last night.

Ireland • 18 Jun 24

President of the IFA Francie Gorman said it is uncertain how the law will be implemented and funded

Farm groups say 'huge uncertainty' over EU nature law

Farming organisations have expressed concern about the nature restoration law backed by EU environment ministers at a meeting in Luxembourg.

Europe • 17 Jun 24

The new tethering system will apply to all beverage containers up to three litres in size

'No caps left behind' on drink containers from next month

The EU's Single Use Plastics Directive will mean all plastic bottle caps have to be tethered to bottles from July, and it is now up to consumers to adjust their habits.

Ireland • 15 Jun 24

EPA said the biggest issue affecting quality is nutrient pollution from agriculture and wastewater

No improvement in Ireland water quality, says EPA

Water quality in Ireland is not improving overall, with nutrient pollution from agriculture and wastewater the biggest issue, according to a report from the Environmental Protection Agency.

Ireland • 12 Jun 24

The new station will be operated by Flogas which supplies renewable biomethane to transport in Ireland, as well as being a commercial and industrial energy supplier

New biogas refuelling station officially opens in Dublin

Transport companies who power heavy goods vehicles on renewable compressed natural gas will from today be able to fill up at Ireland's first dedicated Bio CNG refuelling stop located in North Co Dublin.

Business • 11 Jun 24

The fish kill occurred on the River Allow

Investigation after 5,000 fish die in Cork river

A major fish kill is being investigated on an environmentally sensitive river in Co Cork in which at least 5,000 fish have died.

Munster • 11 Jun 24

At least 5,000 fish are reported to have died in an environmentally sensitive river in Co Cork

Investigation launched after major fish kill in Cork

A major fish kill is being investigated on an environmentally sensitive river in Co Cork in which at least 5,000 fish have died.

Regional • 11 Jun 24

Shannon based Rescue 115 was involved in the operation (file image)

Coast Guard conducts medical evacuation off south coast

An Irish Coast Guard helicopter was involved in a medical evacuation from a cargo ship 296km off the south coast yesterday.

Regional • 10 Jun 24

President Michael D Higgins was presented with the Agricola medal from FAO Director General Dr Qu Dongyu (photo: RollingNews.ie)

President Higgins awarded UN Agricola medal

President Micheal D Higgins has been presented with a prestigious UN medal in recognition of his work advancing global food security and poverty alleviation.

Ireland • 07 Jun 24

Christine Lagarde told a press conference there would be 'bumps on the road'

Timing of future ECB interest rate cuts 'uncertain'

The timing and speed of the path of future rate cuts is "very uncertain", according to European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, after the central bank started lowering borrowing costs from record highs.

Ireland • 07 Jun 24