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100,000 hectares of forest to be planted in effort to focus on climate action

Coillte, the semi-state forestry company, today announced a new forestry strategic vision which aims to deliver multiple benefits from its forests and bring more focus to climate action, setting ambitious new targets on biodiversity and recreation, ...

21 Apr 2022 at 17:41

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State firms with deep roots in Laois and other Midland counties have 'huge potential' in energy crisis

Companies owned by taxpayers that major historic and ongoing stakes in Laois and other midland counties should be developed to help Ireland to move away from gas and other energy sources outside Ireland. The 'huge potential' of the ESB, Bord na ...

16 Oct 2022 at 12:23

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21 Sept 2021 at 07:28

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'No doubt' €15m funding for tourism boost in rural Ireland will attract visitors - Humphreys

Fifteen million euro in funding to boost tourism on Coillte lands has been announced. The major investment was announced today (Friday May 13) by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, as part of a new five year ...

13 May 2022 at 11:46

Local News

Laois Offaly Minister criticised over proposed Coillte deal

A deal between Coillte and a British investment firm for 12,000 hectares of forestry was branded a land grab by a Laois TD. Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Brian Stanley criticised Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Minister of ...

25 Jan 2023 at 18:53

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Government urged to increase ‘fatally flawed’ housing targets significantly

The Government’s housing targets are “fatally flawed”, “aren’t based on evidence” and need to be significantly increased, the Dail has heard. Taking Leaders’ Questions on Thursday, Green Party leader Eamon Ryan conceded that the ...

26 Jan 2023 at 14:17

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Protest against 'scandalous' forestry deal takes place at govt offices

A protest against a controversial forestry deal is due to take place outside government offices today (January 26). Concerned citizens are expected to gather at 1pm at the same time sitting TDs debate the country's forestry ...

26 Jan 2023 at 13:00

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Macra concerned over access to land for young farmers due to new forestry deal

Concerns have been expressed that a national forestry investment plan will restrict access to land for young farmers, by national farm organisation Macra. Commenting on the creation of the Gresham House Irish Forestry Fund ...

18 Jan 2023 at 11:39

Local News

'Hugely exciting time for forestry' says Laois Offaly minister after Coillte meeting as row over British forestry deal erupts

Laois Offaly based minister Pippa Hackett met with the bosses of Coillte to discuss its long its long-term strategic vision for use of lands in Laois and other counties as the forestry company has landed itself in a row ...

20 Jan 2023 at 07:53

Laois Councillor calls on Coillte to provide cheap firewood

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Laois Councillor calls on Coillte to provide cheap fire logs

Councillors in Laois are to ask Coillte to consider supplying cheap logs to those facing fuel poverty in the county. Cllr Ollie Cooney put down a motion asking that: “Laois County Council request Coillte as to the ...

30 Jun 2022 at 19:23

Local News

Laois TD says government should consider removal of Coillte Directors

A Laois Offaly TD believes the government must consider removing some Coillte Directors. Deputy Nolan said the Government must consider the immediate removal of all Coillte board members who were appointed by the ...

30 Jan 2023 at 10:53

Laois Offaly put on alert as red warning for 'extreme' forest fire risk

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Laois Offaly put on alert as status red warning for 'extreme' forest fire risk

A Status Red Forest Fire Warning has been issued for the June Bank Holiday Weekend. The warning is effective from midday today until midday on Monday, June 1. The warning from the Department of Agriculture says ...

29 May 2020 at 16:36

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