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Drennan hits out at ‘double standards’ on water pollution

ICMSA president claims that the State and Uisce Éireann have adopted a 'sure these things happen' attitude to water pollution incidents.

11 October 2024 NEWS OK

Wastewater discharges a significant pressure on water quality – EPA

The EPA has said that two decades is too long to wait to fix Ireland’s deficient wastewater treatment plants.

11 October 2024 CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT OK
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‘No evidence’ water quality measures are enough – EPA

Ireland’s State of the Environment Report 2024 comes out once every four years and gives the EPA’s environmental analysis across a number of areas.

3 October 2024 NEWS OK
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Heat pumps an option for agriculture

When powered by solar PV panels, the heat can is produced with virtually no emissions

2 October 2024 RENEWABLES OK

€12m wetland restoration fund opens to expressions of interest

The funding is open to wetland restoration projects in the midlands which successfully express interest.

27 September 2024 CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT OK

Hansen named new European agriculture commissioner

The announcement of the next College of Commissioners came from Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen.

17 September 2024 NEWS OK

‘No specific factors’ found to have caused Sligo fish kill

The report separately noted that ammonia levels in the effluent discharge of the Ballysadare wastewater treatment plant exceeded licence limits in recent years and for some periods in 2024.

16 September 2024 CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT OK

Minister Noonan wants to make water testing free for private wells

The Green Party minister stated that the test fees of around €200 should be covered for private drinking water wells.

12 September 2024 NEWS OK
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Farming positive for water quality in east Clare

Waters of Life project manager Anne Goggin said forestry is the biggest issue for water quality in this part of east Clare.

11 September 2024 NEWS OK