News - Michael Healy-Rae

Hopes new forestry minister will address local issues

Michael Healy-Rae's departure announcement yesterday means a fourth minister for forestry will be appointed in six years.

Apr 15, 2026 13:32

Speaking in the Dáil, the Kerry TD tendered his resignation as a Minister of State.

Apr 14, 2026 16:13

It comes as nationwide fuel protests enter a fifth day, with around 500 of the country's 1 thousand 600 filling stations out of petrol and diesel.

Apr 11, 2026 08:21

Earlier today, the majority of MEPs voted for it be referred to the European Court of Justice in the European Parliament.

Jan 21, 2026 17:04

Up to €55m will be available to private forestry owners affected by Storms Darragh and Éowyn.

Dec 11, 2025 13:16

It followed comments made by Michael Healy Rae concerning the planting of Christmas trees underneath powerlines.

Oct 21, 2025 07:29

Over 9,000 homes and businesses lost power in the county, following Storm Éowyn in January.

Jun 28, 2025 11:07

Hundreds of acres of forestry was ruined in the blaze in Gortaganny and Carrowbehy last month.

Jun 20, 2025 13:01

The community wants state supports for landowners affected.

Jun 4, 2025 17:07

It was discussed at a public meeting in Gortaganny in west Roscommon last night, attended by around 100 people.

Jun 4, 2025 00:00

Cllr Gary Prior says that while the meeting was constructive the Minister didn't confirm a date for his visit.

Apr 4, 2025 17:29

Over 9,000 homes and businesses lost power in the county, due to January's weather event.

Mar 25, 2025 07:19

He's looking for the council to have an input into the task force around mapping electricity lines through forestry plantations within Co. Leitrim.

Feb 27, 2025 17:28

The storm, which hit the country in the final week of January, flattened 11,750 hectares of forestry in the Shannonside region.

Feb 21, 2025 18:13

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