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More than 30 potential new species discovered living at the bottom of the sea

Robots have discovered 39 potential new species at the bottom of the ocean. Researchers at the Natural History Museum said the undescribed organisms represent a fraction of the undiscovered species from the deep sea, which scientists are working to ...

27 Jul 2022 at 15:36

National News

Micheál Martin plans to propose citizens' assembly on loss of biodiversity to Cabinet

A citizens’ assembly on biodiversity may soon be held in Ireland, according to the Taoiseach. Micheál Martin said yesterday (Wednesday February 2) that he plans to bring a proposal for a citizens’ assembly on biodiversity to Cabinet “shortly”. ...

03 Feb 2022 at 11:04

National News

Ten new biodiversity officers will have 'enormous impact' on nature - Noonan

Ten local authorities have been awarded funding to appoint biodiversity officers to deliver local action for biodiversity. The programme is being delivered by the Heritage Council and the County and City Management Association (CCMA) with the ...

13 Oct 2022 at 12:38

National News

Could you be Ireland's next Biodiversity Young Farmer of the Year?

The search is on for the next Biodiversity Young Farmer of the Year, the National Rural Network (NRN) has announced. The award, which is part of the FBD Young Farmer of the Year competition in association with Macra na Feirme and IFA, hopes ...

17 Nov 2021 at 12:05

National News

Pilot programme to promote knowledge of biodiversity on building sites launched

A pilot course aimed at public sector staff and contractors working in sensitive environments, including building sites, to develop knowledge of nature and biodiversity conservation has been launched. The new biodiversity pilot training ...

17 May 2023 at 16:45

National News

Ireland must act to preserve access to clean drinking water, Government warned

Ireland risks losing access to clean drinking water sourced from the island if it fails to act to protect its biodiversity, the Government has been warned. The head of the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss outlined the ...

05 Apr 2023 at 15:10

National News

'We need it now' - 13 year old boy tells Oireachtas committee to get more trains running

A 13 year old boy from Mayo has told an Oireachtas committee to get more trains running across Ireland. David made the comments at the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action, alongside five other children - Niamh,...

22 Nov 2023 at 12:21

National News

'We must think long-term' - Taoiseach calls for protection of biodiversity in Ireland

Micheál Martin has called for a “new era” in protecting biodiversity in Ireland. In a speech opening the second day of a national biodiversity conference in Dublin Castle, the Taoiseach told delegates he believes there is ...

09 Jun 2022 at 12:52

National News

Climate campaigners picket ‘talking shop’ biodiversity conference

A biodiversity conference in Dublin was labelled a “talking shop” by climate campaigners who protested at the event on Wednesday. The conference at Dublin Castle was attended by the Minister for Heritage, Darragh O’Brien,...

08 Jun 2022 at 15:21

National News

Restoration of nature ‘crucial’, says commissioner amid concerns from farmers

Farmers are fearful of proposed EU environment laws, European commissioner for financial stability Mairead McGuinness has said, but they are “crucial” to restore nature. Last week, the European People’s Party (EPP), of ...

06 Jun 2023 at 12:05

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Longford School St Mel's NS of Ardagh advocate for biodiversity

This year National Diversity Week is being celebrated from May 19 - 28. St Mel’s National School, Ardagh, took part in the inaugural Nature Hero Awards, a national competition in which 200 schools participated. The ...

30 May 2023 at 13:59

National News

Government criticises ‘scaremongering’ over peatland restoration

The Minister for Housing has said there has been “scaremongering” over the EU restoration law. The European Commission says the law is a key element of the EU Biodiversity Strategy, which calls for binding targets ...

15 Jun 2023 at 14:11

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