News - Environment Minister
New brown bin regulations should reduce household waste
Every household in the country will be provided with a brown bin for food waste and light garden waste by their waste collector.
Dec 22, 2023 13:10
Eamon Ryan to get 'pedalling protection officer'
The role has been advertised within the force - However the Minister says that sometimes a Garda driver will have to follow him on his bike if no Garda cyclists are available.
Jan 18, 2023 09:21
Local Green councillor defends Eamon Ryan's knowledge of turf issue
The controversy around turf and it's use as a fuel by people in this country is likely to continue for some time
Jul 8, 2022 16:52
Leitrim Councillor calls for use of ash dieback timber as sustainable fuel
The timber could be harvested and used as environmentally friendly fuel
May 24, 2022 17:07
Longford senator says proposed turf ban is a 'step too far'
The change in rules is part of an update to regulations on the burning of solid fuel.
Apr 13, 2022 13:56
Rally planned in Leitrim today against mine prospecting licence
The licence is being sought by Flintridge Resources LTD in the north of the county near Manorhamilton.
Nov 6, 2021 10:23
Tánaiste to raise concerns over slow rollout of Just Transition funding
Local Authority officials are disappointed the funding is coming at a slow pace.
Oct 30, 2021 12:32
Turf cutters welcome exclusion of domestic users from smoky fuel ban
This will include tighter rules for the selling and distribution of solid fuels like wet wood
Sep 7, 2021 17:22Shannonside Newsletter
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