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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.
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Sep 23rd 2013, 8:45 PM
# 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.
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Apr 20th 2013, 3:00 PM
# 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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Apr 6th 2013, 8:30 AM
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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.
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Mar 5th 2013, 6:50 AM
# 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.
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Feb 9th 2013, 7:30 AM
# 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.
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Jan 29th 2013, 6:55 AM