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<p>Malcolm Noonan with Bryan and Gail Daniels on their farm. </p>

comment-analysis

Nature restoration will need farmers, family farms, and grazing animals, so where is the funding?

Farmers need to feel that they are part of the nature restoration journey, and need to be paid for their work, writes Malcolm Noonan

<p>Failed Coillte forestry on the boundary of Connemara National Park. Coillte, which manages 7% of all land in Ireland, is governed by an outdated commercial mandate that must be reformed. Picture: Pádraic Fogarty</p>

comment-analysis

Landowners must be rewarded in State's nature restoration plan

<p>Farmers make barricades after blocking a highway during a protest near Mollerussa, northeast Spain in February.</p>

farming

Stephen Cadogan: EU still does not truly understand why farmers protest

Irish government cabinet meeting

politics

'It didn't work out well': O’Gorman aims jab at Hackett’s bid to lead Greens from Seanad

Uncomfortable bedfellows: Cracks widen between Fine Gael and EPP

comment-analysis

Uncomfortable bedfellows: Cracks widen between Fine Gael and EPP

Restored River at Europes Heart Shows Cracks in Green Backlash

news

Global firms urge EU to 'stay the course' with nature restoration

Contentious Nature Restoration Law over the line after final deal agreed by EU states

Contentious Nature Restoration Law over the line after final deal agreed by EU states

European Parliament negotiators reached a consensus with EU member state governments late on Thursday night to finalise the proposal on restoring Europe's ecosystems, after months of wrangling over the text

Fri, 10 Nov, 2023

Farming, Ranching Interests Seek Billions In Aid As Losses Mount

New battle over EU pesticide vote to rival Nature Restoration Law

Pesticide reduction law described by farmers' representative as 'hardline, unrealistic approach' to legally binding plant protection chemical reduction targets in the EU

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

Man installing thermal roof insulation layer - using mineral wool panels. Attic renovation and insulation concept

Bolstered retrofitting among environmental groups' key budget demands

The Environmental Pillar also called for more staffing for the National Parks and Wildlife Service in the face of the national and global biodiversity crisis.

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

Elaine Loughlin: Why aren’t the Greens demanding we buy Conor Pass?

S Elaine Loughlin: Why aren’t the Greens demanding we buy Conor Pass?

“How is that not already a national park?” has been the reaction of many to news that Kerry’s Conor Pass is on the market.

Fri, 04 Aug, 2023

EU Flags Flying at the European Commission Building Brussels Belgium

Changes to EU's Nature Restoration Law explained

Nature restoration in the EU survived a vote on July 12 by MEPs. However, opposers succeeded in moderating many of the proposals, which will be further discussed in trilogue negotiations.

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

Restored River at Europes Heart Shows Cracks in Green Backlash

A river at Europe’s heart gives a climate solution to riled farmers

Noisy machinery, gravel dredging — and ultimately wildflowers and birdsong. This project merges profit with rewilding

Mon, 17 Jul, 2023

Pádraig Hoare: Nature restoration lives on but it has been decimated by compromises

Pádraig Hoare: Nature restoration lives on but it has been decimated by compromises

Some of the most important clauses and ambitions for nature contained within the Nature Restoration Law are now gone

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

Irish tourists facing extreme heat as temperatures hit 45C in Europe

Irish tourists facing extreme heat as temperatures hit 45C in Europe

In a repeat of last summer, meteorologists in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece have warned of ominous conditions

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

European flags in Brussels

Nature Restoration Law passes after amendments lead to U-turn

The nature restoration proposal was finally adopted after frenetic negotiations and last-minute switching of votes by some MEPs in the European Parliament

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

Greta Thunberg

Europe's nature restoration proposal looks doomed to fail

Fine Gael’s MEPs have signalled that they will vote for the nature restoration proposal in direct opposition to the EPP’s position

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

Why has EU's nature restoration proposal turned toxic?

Why has EU's nature restoration proposal turned toxic?

One of the most crucial votes in the history of the European Parliament takes place this week, with the future of nature and biodiversity at stake on the continent, writes Pádraig Hoare, Environment Correspondent

Mon, 10 Jul, 2023

Irish Examiner view: How to win support for climate action

Irish Examiner view: How to win support for climate action

If free fares would only stimulate a 1% reduction in motor vehicle trips, as the NTA concluded, then such an initiative would not be worth the candle

Sat, 01 Jul, 2023

€55m needed to protect Ireland's marine diversity by 2030

€55m needed to protect Ireland's marine diversity by 2030

Marine bill currently going through the Oireachtas aims to cement the country's ambition to protect 30% of its maritime area by the end of the decade

Wed, 28 Jun, 2023

Nature Restoration Law in doubt after failing to pass vote

Nature Restoration Law in doubt after failing to pass vote

Despite the 44-44 deadlock in the environment committee, it will go to a full vote of the 705 MEPs in the week beginning July 10

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023

EU committee to recommend Nature Restoration Law not be passed

EU committee to recommend Nature Restoration Law not be passed

Environment committee MEPs split down the middle on vote

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023

Collins' response to being called an organic farmer was 'hysterical', says Hackett

Collins' response to being called an organic farmer was 'hysterical', says Hackett

Biodiversity Minister Pippa Hackett's description of Michael Collins as an organic farmer saw the Independent TD demand an apology.

Mon, 26 Jun, 2023

National Economic Dialogue conference

Eamon Ryan rules out compulsory purchase of peatlands to meet rewetting targets

Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan has said the government will not be using compulsory purchase orders to buy peatlands from farmers in order to “rewet” them.

Wed, 21 Jun, 2023

Green Party's O'Reilly: 'We need more MEPs with backbone to fight for the planet'

Green Party's O'Reilly: 'We need more MEPs with backbone to fight for the planet'

Senator putting herself forward for selection for the European Elections

Mon, 19 Jun, 2023

Closeup a wooden thermometer against green foliage showing high temperature

Nature Restoration Law barely survives as 1.5C threshold breached in hottest June ever

A margin of zero kept landmark legislation alive after a European Parliament environment committee vote was tied 44-44

Fri, 16 Jun, 2023

Nature Restoration Law survives crucial vote but uncertainty remains high

Nature Restoration Law survives crucial vote but uncertainty remains high

The Parliament’s environment committee voted 44 in favour and 44 against, parity meaning the motion to reject the law was unsuccessful

Thu, 15 Jun, 2023

Cows

John Gibbons: Have you heard the one about the poor defenceless Irish cows?

There is a certain Orwellian genius at pitching a sector that commercially exploits livestock from birth until they are slaughtered into the defenders of these same animals.

Thu, 15 Jun, 2023

Robin (Erithacus rubecula).Wild bird in a natural habitat.

Landmark EU nature law hangs on a knife edge ahead of vote

Environment committee MEPs split down the middle on Nature Restoration Law vote on Friday

Thu, 15 Jun, 2023

Meta Data Centres

Taoiseach defends data centres as Social Democrats question climate ambitions

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said a solution to the is to make sure that they are powered through renewable energy, as opposition TDs questioned the Government’s belief in climate science.

Tue, 13 Jun, 2023

Campaigners call for budget surplus to be used to reach nature and climate targets

Campaigners call for budget surplus to be used to reach nature and climate targets

A climate and a nature restoration fund "will restore nature, stimulate rural and coastal economies, and provide much-needed public goods such as warmer homes, renewable energy infrastructure, and better public transport," the Environmental Pillar said.

Mon, 12 Jun, 2023

Elaine Loughlin: A new rural political party cannot be polarised

Elaine Loughlin: A new rural political party cannot be polarised

Trying to package rural Ireland into one neat little box will fail and deep down those vying to establish a rural party must know that.

Sat, 10 Jun, 2023

Compromise on controversial Nature Restoration Law can still be reached, says commissioner

Compromise on controversial Nature Restoration Law can still be reached, says commissioner

Commissioner for the Environment and Oceans Virginijus Sinkevičius said he would meet resistant MEPs 'to consider further flexibility' around rewetting of peatlands

Fri, 09 Jun, 2023

Rewilding Britain research

EPP accuses European Commission of 'intimidation' over Nature Restoration Law

Irish MEP Sean Kelly has broken with his fellow EPP members, with the Fine Gael MEP saying: 'I don’t believe you should walk off the pitch'

Wed, 07 Jun, 2023

Anja Murray: Opposition to saving nature — all that we hold dear — is surreal

Anja Murray: Opposition to saving nature — all that we hold dear — is surreal

That so many people are enthusiastic about restoring nature is grounds for hope. We must not let the scaremongering of a minority derail this democratic process

Wed, 07 Jun, 2023

Restoration of nature ‘crucial’, says commissioner amid concerns from farmers

Restoration of nature ‘crucial’, says commissioner amid concerns from farmers

Farmers are fearful of proposed EU environment laws, European commissioner for financial stability Mairead McGuinness has said, but they are “crucial” to restore nature.

Tue, 06 Jun, 2023

Robin (Erithacus rubecula).Wild bird in a natural habitat.

'A bit late and a bit rich': Irish MEPs criticised for environment law stance

European People’s Party, which represents Fine Gael, left negotiations last week on the Nature Restoration Law, which aims to restore at least 20% of the EU’s damaged land and sea areas by 2030, and all ecosystems by 2050.

Tue, 06 Jun, 2023

Mick Clifford: Greens the only honest party on climate

S Mick Clifford: Greens the only honest party on climate

The following is a political statement issued this week by the Rural Independent Group of TDs in the Dáil. The headline went: Government Secret Plot to Massacre Our Precious Cows.

Sun, 04 Jun, 2023

Bog and heather landscape in Conemara, Ireland

Irish Examiner view: Politicians need to lead, not dither

Nature Restoration Law

Fri, 02 Jun, 2023

EU politicians to plough ahead with nature protection proposals despite EPP withdrawal

EU politicians to plough ahead with nature protection proposals despite EPP withdrawal

MEPs from political groupings other than the EPP claimed on Thursday that they have reached a compromise deal with enough support to pass a Parliament committee vote on June 15

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

Herd of cows at the meadow against sunset

New strategy for organics to be developed

It will "reflect recent growth, focus on market development, current challenges, and future potential".

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

EU rewetting scheme in doubt after MEP group walks away from negotiations

EU rewetting scheme in doubt after MEP group walks away from negotiations

European People’s Party, with which Fine Gael is aligned, claimed proposed Nature Restoration Law was 'an attack on European agriculture, forestry, and fisheries'

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

Dáil suspended after Cork TD takes issue with being called an organic farmer

Dáil suspended after Cork TD takes issue with being called an organic farmer

Michael Collins accused Pippa Hackett of 'spreading mistruths' about him

Wed, 31 May, 2023

Five Bar Gate

Opposition accuses Government of 'stoking up fears' over Nature Restoration Law

Labour's Alan Kelly said if Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil did not want the European Commission's proposed Nature Restoration Law to pass, they should bring down the Government

Wed, 31 May, 2023

Campaigners accuse political parties of 'poisoning debate' around rewetting proposal

Campaigners accuse political parties of 'poisoning debate' around rewetting proposal

Rewetting ostensibly means bringing back a natural water flow and saturating peatland in order to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Wed, 31 May, 2023

Rewetting land for biodiversity under debate

Rewetting land for biodiversity under debate

The increased focus on the role of ponds in biodiversity comes against a background of growing controversy over a proposed European Union nature restoration law that includes the rewetting of previously drained land now in agricultural use.

Sun, 28 May, 2023

John Gibbons: Wildlife population decline is more acute than we once thought

John Gibbons: Wildlife population decline is more acute than we once thought

While efforts at EU level to push through a are being stymied at every turn, is it instead our dysfunctional political process that’s in need of restoration?Taoiseach Leo Varadkar told the Dáil this week that aspects of the proposed law “go too ...

Thu, 25 May, 2023

Eamon Ryan at odds with Leo Varadkar over proposed EU rewetting scheme

Eamon Ryan at odds with Leo Varadkar over proposed EU rewetting scheme

Mr Varadkar said in the Dáil earlier this week that so-called 'rewetting' of land on a large scale would be going too far

Thu, 25 May, 2023

A open farm gate in rural Wales

Nature restoration and Brexit fund top agenda at farm organisation meeting with Government

Farm organisations met with Government this week to "drive home key farming messages".

Thu, 25 May, 2023

Restoring peat soils requires long-term thinking and immediate, strategic action

Restoring peat soils requires long-term thinking and immediate, strategic action

Peatland restoration is a key part of what needs to be done to avert the worst extremes of climate catastrophe and biodiversity collapse

Wed, 24 May, 2023

3D Isometric Flat Vector Conceptual Illustration of Energy Legislation And Policy

The State must take responsibility for the restoration of nature

How on earth can we ask farmers to make long-term commitments for nature when the State itself seems to have no interest?

Tue, 23 May, 2023