Gorse Fires

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<p>The major gorse fire in Schull last month: 'The facts are part-time fire service positions offer unattractive rewards for the risks and the sacrifices made by firefighters on call.'</p>

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Cork County Council reviewing how to recruit more part-time firefighters

Poor pay and conditions leading to understaffing, councillors told

<p>The aftermath of the fire that engulfed Mount Gabriel in West Cork last week. Picture: Andrew Harris </p>

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'People have had enough': Anger sparked by West Cork gorse fires 'still simmering'

Campaigner said the sense of anger was palpable in the aftermath of the blaze

<p>A gorse fire in Ballylickey, West Cork, on Tuesday. From March 1 to September 1, it is illegal to burn vegetation. Picture: Andy Gibson</p>

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Controlled burning of vegetation 'poses a significant risk to life, property, and biodiversity'

Farmers need to be included in policymaking to move away from the practice, said the Climate Change Advisory Council

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Kerry gorse fires threaten homes and scenic spots

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West Cork's 'natural landmark' devastated by fire

28/6/2018. Gorse Fires Heatwaves In Ireland

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Conservation ranger numbers to be increased amid scourge of illegal gorse fires

Calls for landowners to 'cease and desist' from setting fires

Firefighters have issued an immediate "cease and desist" warning to landowners about the setting of controlled fires.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

Irish Water can carry out special read of meters if water is being wasted

Irish Water has said it can do a special read of water meters if households or businesses are wasting water.

Sun, 01 Jul, 2018

Water way to go as temperatures continue to soar

The country continues to sizzle in the sun with temperatures expected to exceed 30 degrees today and tomorrow.

Thu, 28 Jun, 2018

Call for choppers to detect fire starters

Cork County Council has been urged to use helicopters or drones to video offenders responsible for causing devastating wildfires in West Cork which have cost the local authority more than €1m to tackle since 2013.

Tue, 09 May, 2017

Rules for land eligibility issued by Dept

The estimated 5,000 hectares burned in recent gorse fires is not eligible for the Direct Payment Schemes, according to the clarification of rules for land eligibility issued by the Department of Agriculture on Tuesday.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2015

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Gorse Fires

Cork County Council reviewing how to recruit more part-time firefighters

'People have had enough': Anger sparked by West Cork gorse fires 'still simmering'

Controlled burning of vegetation 'poses a significant risk to life, property, and biodiversity'

Kerry gorse fires threaten homes and scenic spots

West Cork's 'natural landmark' devastated by fire

Conservation ranger numbers to be increased amid scourge of illegal gorse fires

Calls for landowners to 'cease and desist' from setting fires

Irish Water can carry out special read of meters if water is being wasted

Water way to go as temperatures continue to soar

Call for choppers to detect fire starters

Rules for land eligibility issued by Dept

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Mick Clifford

Gorse Fires

Cork County Council reviewing how to recruit more part-time firefighters

'People have had enough': Anger sparked by West Cork gorse fires 'still simmering'

Controlled burning of vegetation 'poses a significant risk to life, property, and biodiversity'

Kerry gorse fires threaten homes and scenic spots

West Cork's 'natural landmark' devastated by fire

Conservation ranger numbers to be increased amid scourge of illegal gorse fires

Calls for landowners to 'cease and desist' from setting fires

Irish Water can carry out special read of meters if water is being wasted

Water way to go as temperatures continue to soar

Call for choppers to detect fire starters

Rules for land eligibility issued by Dept

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Mick Clifford

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