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# Agriculture
Plan to increase Ireland's agricultural output could cause harm to environment
A report commissioned by the Government claims that the negative effects can be mitigated but green groups are concerned.
# Bees
Beekeepers "appalled" Govt against pesticide restriction proposal
Nine countries, including Ireland, have opposed a plan to restrict the use of three neonicotinoids linked to dwindling bee populations in Europe.
# Nature
Invasive species cost Ireland €261 million per year
A 2011 regulation bringing in a ban on keeping or trading the creatures is yet to be brought into effect.
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# Climate Change
Shortfall in greenhouse gas emissions target may cost Ireland €300m
Six countries – including Ireland – are not on track to cut emissions as required under EU law: the cost of compliance will be great.
# septic tanks
Ireland still paying €12k-a-day fine for septic tank compliance failure
Environment Minister Phil Hogan had vowed to wrap up EPA inspections – needed for the daily fines to stop – before end of last month but deadline has not been met.
# Environment
EU delegation to visit Shannon estuary on environmental hazards probe
The fact-finding mission this coming September is a response to complaints in relation to Aughinish Alumina plant and plans for a liquefied natural gas terminal.