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Government hits back at Michael O’Leary’s school bus criticisms

An Irish government department has hit back at comments by Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary, who accused the state of “squandering” millions in climate funds on a school bus scheme. The Department of the Environment said the initiative reduces ...

05 Dec 2022 at 21:51

Northern Ireland

New centres to research climate change and food sustainability

Two new all-Ireland research centres on climate and sustainable food are to be created with funding of 70 million euro (£60.7 million). The funding will bring together academics, industry and policymakers across the Irish Government, UK ...

28 Nov 2023 at 11:56

National News

First low-cost home retrofit loans launched today encouraging renewable upgrades for homes

Home retrofit loans are on offer from today at about half the interest rate for similar loans on the market. From today, the government has announced that homeowners can borrow from €5,000 to €75,000 at significantly lower interest ...

24 Apr 2024 at 15:22

National News

Poultry farmers told to keep flocks indoors amid rise in bird flu cases

Poultry farmers have been told they must keep their flocks indoors following a rise in bird flu cases. The confinement order from Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue will take effect from Monday November 7. The regulation has ...

02 Nov 2022 at 13:01

Farming

Poultry farmers told to keep flocks indoors as bird flu detected in dead swan in Co Cavan

02 Nov 2022 at 15:42

Local News

Government accused of creating 'hard border'

An Inishowen fisherman has accused the Government of creating a hard border on the island of Ireland "in direct contravention of the Good Friday Agreement (1998)". Speaking to Donegal Live, Darrin McAvenue from Moville said ...

06 Jan 2021 at 19:00

Northern Ireland

Stormont department took swift action over bird flu, says minister

Stormont’s Agriculture Minister has insisted his department “took swift action” over bird flu in Northern Ireland. Housing measures for birds and poultry to halt the spread of Avian Influenza came into force in the region ...

17 Feb 2025 at 16:49

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