Infection in wildlife is the most significant remaining constraint to bovine TB eradication, according to the Department of Agriculture’s chief veterinary officer, Martin Blake.

GERMAN energy giant RWE yesterday took its first step into the Irish electricity market when it signed contracts for gas supply and plant operation at the proposed independent power station at Tynagh, Co Galway.

Turkish company Gama Construction has bought out the 40% stake in the proposed Tynagh Energy power station previously held by South African bank Investec.