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Joe Mag Raollaigh

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Artificial fertiliser sales down 18% last year - CSO

New figures on fertiliser usage on Irish farms have confirmed that a key target in the Climate Action Plan for agriculture has been reached six years ahead of schedule.
Environment • 08 May 24

Electronic shock collar for dogs, cats to be banned

Electronic shock collar for dogs and cats that are controlled using hand-held remote controls are to be banned in Ireland following a public consultation ordered by the Minister for Agriculture.
Ireland • 07 May 24

Consumers to pay more for fuels as carbon tax increases

The rate of carbon tax will increase today with consumers of carbon fuels set to pay more for such products.
Ireland • 01 May 24

Appeal to reduce pesticide use to protect water supplies

Uisce Éireann detected 52 cases of pesticides that exceeded allowable amounts in drinking water last year.
Environment • 26 Apr 24

Solar panels installed at Marine Institute's headquarters

The Marine Institute has taken a significant step in delivering its climate action roadmap following the installation of solar panels at its headquarters in Co Galway.
Connacht • 26 Apr 24

Cereal and potato yields fell in 2023 - CSO

Production yields of main cereal crops in Ireland fell 21% in 2023 compared with the previous year.
Regional • 25 Apr 24

Coillte reports operating profit of €61m last year

Coillte had earnings of €106m in 2023 and an operating profit of €61m, according to the semi-state forestry company's annual report.
Ireland • 25 Apr 24

Coillte will not appeal refusal for peatland project

Coillte, the semi-state forestry company, has decided not to appeal the recent planning refusal for its proposed peatland rehabilitation project in Doire Chláir, Co na Gaillimhe.
Regional • 24 Apr 24

Fires set in mountainous areas 'unacceptable' - minister

Minister of State with Responsibility for Nature and Heritage Malcolm Noonan has described the setting of fires in recent days in mountainous areas as "appalling and unacceptable illegal behaviour".
Leinster • 24 Apr 24

Turnover and profits drop at Carbery Group

Carbery Group, the West Cork-based international ingredients, flavours, and a cheese producer, has reported a drop in group turnover and operating profit for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Business • 24 Apr 24

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