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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.
13 March 2019
Future Jobs Ireland - A Strategy To Secure Ireland's Economic Success
The Government has launched a strategy for the next phase of Ireland's economic development, known as Future Jobs Ireland. An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD and Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD unveiled the plan on Sunday 10 March.
Future Jobs Ireland - A Strategy To Secure Ireland's Economic Success
The Government has launched a strategy for the next phase of Ireland's economic development, known as Future Jobs Ireland. An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD and Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD unveiled the plan on Sunday 10 March.
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.
30 August 2016
Ireland Gives More Than €140m In Humanitarian Support - Irish Aid Annual Report
Ireland has given more than €140 million in Emergency Humanitarian Support and delivered almost €648 million in Official Development Assistance, according to new figures.
Ireland Gives More Than €140m In Humanitarian Support - Irish Aid Annual Report
Ireland has given more than €140 million in Emergency Humanitarian Support and delivered almost €648 million in Official Development Assistance, according to new figures.
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