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Under the Wildlife Act, it is illegal to set controlled fires in an attempt to clear scrub or vegetation from March 1 to September 1.

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Only 8 cases over Munster wildfire blazes in last ten years
Just eight prosecutions have been taken in the last decade for illegal burning of vegetation in Munster, it has emerged, as emergency services fought several wildfires this weekend, including one close to an explosives plant.
The Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine issued an Orange Fire Warning for the period April 8 until April 14. File picture.

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Public warned about risk of open fires in woodland
Government defends paying €2.75m for Aran Islands airport that had been valued at €600,000

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Government defends paying €2.75m for Aran Islands airport that had been valued at €600,000
Josepha Madigan's plans to relocate turf cutters rejected by An Bord Pleanála

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Josepha Madigan's plans to relocate turf cutters rejected by An Bord Pleanála
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Leaves withering too early- a cause of concern?
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Three men convicted under Wildlife Acts of killing an otter in Waterford
Driverless shuttle among suggestions in Phoenix Park review
Driverless shuttle among suggestions in Phoenix Park review

Visitors to Dublin's Phoenix Park using an electric, driverless shuttle to explore the 1,752-acre amenity in the coming years.

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Owner of Patrick Pearse surrender letter hits out at Govt 'apathy' as 1916 artefact leaves Ireland
Owner of Patrick Pearse surrender letter hits out at Govt 'apathy' as 1916 artefact leaves Ireland

The owner of Patrick Pearse's handwritten surrender letter has accused the Government of apathy over the unique 1916 artefact after it was taken out of the country.

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