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Forestry Minister wants timber to play 'a big part' in Ireland's construction future

The Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry, Senator Pippa Hackett, wants to see timber play "a big part" in the future construction of Ireland's homes. The senator made the comments as she launched a series of statements by the National ...

15 Nov 2021 at 12:26

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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 State at ...

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 coalition ...

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 strategy ...

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 with ...

18 Jan 2023 at 11:39

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Jump in new forestry licences as 3,600 are issued so far this year

The number of forestry licences issued this year continues to increase, with a jump of 34% when compared with the same period in 2021. Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity Pippa Hackett has welcomed the continued ...

17 Oct 2022 at 16:35

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Report shows billion Euro value of forestry industry to economy

The forestry industry generates an economic value of €2 billion to the Irish economy per year as well as creating employment in the forestry and harvesting sector, a new study shows. The Minister of State in the Department ...

01 Nov 2022 at 17:21

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Irish govt announces biggest ever forestry investment of €1.3bn

A billion euro investment in Irish forestry has been announced by the Irish government. The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry, Senator Pippa Hackett, and Minister for ...

03 Nov 2022 at 18:04

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Laois at centre of €4.5m forestry fraud probe

Laois is at the centre of a land and forestry fraud which is believed to have cost investors over €4.5m. The scam has been uncovered by gardaí from the National Economic Crime Bureau. It is believed that over ...

07 Feb 2017 at 11:14

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Two men appear in court on forestry fraud charges

Two men have appeared in court charged in connection with a forestry investment fraud, which centred on Laois and Roscommon. David Peile from Rectory Way in Bray is accused of deceiving a person to invest ...

08 Feb 2017 at 11:10

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