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19/05/2008
State Of Ireland's Countryside Heritage Revealed
Only 7% of Ireland's natural habitats are in a good condition, according to a new report.
The report, released on Monday, paints a bleak picture of Ireland's record in looking after habitats and species protected by EU law.
The report is particularly critical of Ireland's fast-disappearing raised bogs.
Only 7% of the habitats examined for the study were found to be in good condition, with 46% described as 'inadequate' and 47% as 'bad'.
It says the main threats to habitats and species in Ireland are peat-cutting, construction, road-building and the reclamation of wetlands.
Other pressures include the pollution of waters by nutrients or silt.
Minister for the Environment John Gormley has described the findings as a "wake-up call".
Ironically, Monday is the second day of Biodiversity Week in Ireland.
Green Party Minister for the Environment, John Gormley, welcomed the arrival of Biodiversity Week saying: "Biodiversity Week provides us with a great opportunity to learn more about our native plants and species and also to find out how we as individuals and as communities can help to ensure the survival of our wildlife for future generations."
(DW)
The report, released on Monday, paints a bleak picture of Ireland's record in looking after habitats and species protected by EU law.
The report is particularly critical of Ireland's fast-disappearing raised bogs.
Only 7% of the habitats examined for the study were found to be in good condition, with 46% described as 'inadequate' and 47% as 'bad'.
It says the main threats to habitats and species in Ireland are peat-cutting, construction, road-building and the reclamation of wetlands.
Other pressures include the pollution of waters by nutrients or silt.
Minister for the Environment John Gormley has described the findings as a "wake-up call".
Ironically, Monday is the second day of Biodiversity Week in Ireland.
Green Party Minister for the Environment, John Gormley, welcomed the arrival of Biodiversity Week saying: "Biodiversity Week provides us with a great opportunity to learn more about our native plants and species and also to find out how we as individuals and as communities can help to ensure the survival of our wildlife for future generations."
(DW)
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23 February 2012
IWT Calls For Investigation After Grey Seal Shooting
Two grey seals have been put down after being found in Co. Waterford with gunshot wounds. According to The Irish Wildlife Trust the protected animals were shot in the head near Tramore, sometime on Tuesday February 21st. The IWT said: "These animals suffered a horrible death having swam ashore with awful head injuries.
IWT Calls For Investigation After Grey Seal Shooting
Two grey seals have been put down after being found in Co. Waterford with gunshot wounds. According to The Irish Wildlife Trust the protected animals were shot in the head near Tramore, sometime on Tuesday February 21st. The IWT said: "These animals suffered a horrible death having swam ashore with awful head injuries.
03 December 2019
Future Of Ireland To Be Decided In Ireland, Not Westminster - SF
The future of Ireland will be decided on the island of Ireland, not at Westminster, Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has said.
Future Of Ireland To Be Decided In Ireland, Not Westminster - SF
The future of Ireland will be decided on the island of Ireland, not at Westminster, Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has said.
03 September 2019
Govt Contribute Further €100,000 To Biodiversity Fund
The government will contribute €100,000 towards the Community Foundation for Ireland's Biodiversity Fund, the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan TD, has announced. The total grant allocation this year through the fund will be €370,000.
Govt Contribute Further €100,000 To Biodiversity Fund
The government will contribute €100,000 towards the Community Foundation for Ireland's Biodiversity Fund, the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Josepha Madigan TD, has announced. The total grant allocation this year through the fund will be €370,000.
05 November 2019
Latest Report On Measures To Tackle Paramilitarism In Northern Ireland
The latest report on the implementation of actions to tackle paramilitary activity and associated criminality, and bringing an end to paramilitarism in Northern Ireland has been published by the Independent Reporting Commission.
Latest Report On Measures To Tackle Paramilitarism In Northern Ireland
The latest report on the implementation of actions to tackle paramilitary activity and associated criminality, and bringing an end to paramilitarism in Northern Ireland has been published by the Independent Reporting Commission.
16 March 2017
Tobacco Free Ireland Report Published
The Minister for Health Simon Harris has welcomed the publication of the 2015 Annual Report on the Tobacco Free Ireland Action Plan. Tobacco Free Ireland was launched under the Healthy Ireland framework in 2013 and sets a target for Ireland to be tobacco free (that is, with a smoking prevalence rate of less than 5%) by the year 2025.
Tobacco Free Ireland Report Published
The Minister for Health Simon Harris has welcomed the publication of the 2015 Annual Report on the Tobacco Free Ireland Action Plan. Tobacco Free Ireland was launched under the Healthy Ireland framework in 2013 and sets a target for Ireland to be tobacco free (that is, with a smoking prevalence rate of less than 5%) by the year 2025.
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Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
