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Andrew Doyle TD, Minister of State for Food, Forestry and Horticulture Presents…

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Minster of State Andrew Doyle TD presented Brendan Lynch and Martin McManus with their QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) certificates at Avondale House, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow. This followed their successfully completing a Level 5 award in forestry forwarder operations, making them the first students to successfully complete this newly commenced course run out of Ballyhaise College. The two graduates, Martin McManus and Brendan Lynch, were congratulated by Minister Doyle on their achievement.

Real threat of GHG emission fines of €450 million

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“From 2020 onwards, we’re heading into some pretty major fines for not meeting our obligations” according to Leo Varadkar

The Environmental Protection Agency has stressed the need for action as Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions are on the rise. According to the agency, Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions increased by 3.5% (2.06 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent) in 2016 – with significant increases observed across all the main sectors including the dairy and energy industries, as well as the transport sector.

Dear Santa, I would like to have my own forest….

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There is something unique about walking in your own forest – firstly it is yours and that territorial feeling of looking at your trees and feeling the undergrowth beneath your feet is difficult to describe. Studies by UCD and the HSE have shown that natural forest environments promote a sense of wellbeing significantly improving mood and sleep quality.