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Statement from the Department of Roads at Tipperary County Council.
 The Roads Department of Tipperary County Council, wish to inform landowners that it has come to their attention that persons, latter purporting to be agents/contractors, are approaching farmers and other landowners, claiming that the Council has employed them to cut trees/hedges on behalf of the said Council. These rogue agents are also seeking payment for any work undertaken.
Tipperary County Council wish to make it clear to the public that it has absolutely no involvement, whatsoever, with these persons and has not employed their services in any capacity. They further point out that it is up to each individual landowner to arrange to cut their own trees/hedges.
If any member of the public should come across such so called agents, they are asked to report the matter immediately to Gardaí.
Should members of the public wish to receive further clarification on the above, please contact Tipperary County Council at Tel: 0761 06 5000, to discuss the matter further.
Note: All landowners and occupiers of land should note that Section 46 of the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000 prohibits the cutting, of hedges and ditches during the period March 1st to August 31st each year; thus ensuring the safety of birds and other wildlife.
Research to help deliver a low carbon, sustainable and healthy future – EPA announces €12.2 million Government of Ireland funding for environmental research.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced awards totalling €12.2 million to fund new environmental research projects. The EPA environmental research programme is a Government of Ireland initiative, funded by the Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment.
 The new EPA research projects funded will address a wide range of topics, including:-
Implementation of the Climate National Mitigation Plan and Adaptation Framework.
Implementation of the River Basin Management Plans.
Implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Ireland.
Antibiotic resistance.
Plastics use.
Natural capital accounting.
Peatlands management.
Habitats drone mapping.
Commenting on the announcement, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Mr Richard Bruton T.D. stated:-
“I am currently developing an all government plan to make Ireland a leader in responding to climate change. We must step up our response and make decisions now, which will see our natural environment protected and indeed thriving for future generations. Today’s announcement of €12.2million government funding, in research across the areas of climate, water, sustainability and green enterprise will drive the discovery of better, more innovative solutions to managing our environment effectively.”
Ms Laura Burke, Director General of the EPA, stated:-
“Our environment impacts on our health and wellbeing – we know this and the science proves it. We live better, healthier lives when our environment is valued and protected. As such, the EPA is pleased to announce awards totalling €12.2 million to fund new environmental research projects.
The outputs from these projects will provide the foundation and evidence base for credible environmental decision-making into the future. As the issue of climate change becomes ever more pressing, there is an urgent need to find sustainable and low-carbon solutions to environmental pressures. To this end, the EPA works closely with other agencies to co-fund projects and prioritise research in areas such as climate change, water quality, agriculture and energy.”
Dr Alice Wemaere, EPA Research Manager, added:-
“In our 2018 Call, researchers were invited to respond to specific topics as well as to propose their own ideas for relevant and innovative research. This resulted in a higher number of proposals received this year. The most promising projects have now been given the go-ahead and awarded funding. We very much look forward to seeing the researchers’ findings and their solutions to pressing environmental issues over the course of the next two and three years and will ensure that they are widely shared for implementation.”
Dr Wemaere also explained that the EPA supported researchers in drawing down EU funding:-
“In 2018, the EPA supported Irish environmental researchers in securing over €2.6 million in EU Horizon 2020 funding. This funding is for environmental research in areas embracing climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials.”
Details of the 2018 EPA research awards are available HERE.
Christmas Tree Recycling Centres Tipperary
 Parnell Street Car Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Please keep the following in mind: The final opportunity to drop off your traditional Christmas Tree, [Free of Charge] for recycling, comes to an end on Saturday next, January 19th, at the following stated locations.
Thurles: Parnell Street Car Park.
Clonmel: Clonmel Recycling Centre Carrigeen.
Cashel: Waller’s-Lot Recycling Centre.
Carrick- on- Suir: Fair Green Car Park.
Nenagh: Nenagh Recycling Centre.
Roscrea: Roscrea Recycling Centre.
Templemore: Templemore Town Park.
Cahir: Cahir Depot, Cahir Business Park.
Back here in Co. Tipperary, environmentalists have begun their own form of recycling, by “Fly Tipping”, (latter illegally dumping their waste) on a mere 300 metre stretch of the R502 close to Templetuohy village, and on a lesser south facing roadway, known locally as Orchard Cres. (See short Video hereunder).
While photographing the pictures hereunder, I was quickly approached by persons attending a nearby Coursing Meeting. In case you don’t know, ‘Coursing’ is a dubious game played by grown men, who spend their time pursuing already ensnared, vicious animals, like hares; using greyhounds, the latter who chase these now incarcerated and malicious animals, using great speed, running by sight, and not by scent. While my camera was spotted operating almost one mile away and I was soon quickly interrogated, followed (Silver VW) and questioned as to what was my photographic purpose; not one of “my confronters”, peculiarly, were able to inform me, as to who was destroying their local, rural environment with regular ‘Fly Tipping’.
Tipperary Co. Council have erected plastic sign’s in the area, same nailed directly unto 10-year-old Silver Birch tree saplings; obviously indicating to the viewer that here is a Co. Council who understand, advocate and truly “give a damn” for the protection and preservation of our Tipperary environment. These sign’s promise that ‘COVERT CCTV’ may be in operation for the purposes of detecting environmental offences; same being about as useful as a red-hot poker, when stuck up a skunk’s behind, in an effort to manufacture creamery butter.
Last January, the European Commission adopted its first ever Europe-wide policy on plastics. Under their plan, it is intended that all plastic packaging used within the EU market place, will become recyclable by 2030. The European Parliament voted for a European Union-wide ban on single-use plastics last October.
Here in Ireland the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Mr Richard Bruton, has this week, had his picture taken, clutching at a bunch of plastic drinking straws, before stating that all Government departments can no longer purchase single-use plastic cups, straws or cutlery (Knives, Forks, Spoons, and Chopsticks etc); with all public bodies and schools having until March 31st, to implement this EU policy.
Announcing these new EU procedures, Minister Bruton stated that his Irish minority Government almost, two months later, now wants to “lead the way” in showing that it is taking sustainability policies seriously, (Wow, impressive spin and thank God for new EU policy directives. What would our Fine Gael government do all day long were it not for new EU rules and regulations being introduced on their behalf?).
Even the major Supermarket outlets, some 12 months previously here in Ireland, stopped using plastic in their “cotton buds”, but possibly government TD’s and ministers don’t use cotton buds. (This actuality, might account for the fact that they don’t take note or even listen to what their electorate are saying).
Come Monday next, January 7th, it will be time once again to pack away those Christmas decorations for another year. Those with artificial trees will return same, wrapped for another year, to the attic or some other place for safe keeping. Those with traditional Christmas trees, on the other hand, will be looking for some place to recycle.
Tipperary Co. Council are encouraging all householders to dispose of their Christmas trees in an environmentally friendly way. Left at one of their recycling centres; same will be ground into mulch, before being incorporated naturally into soil, by the activity of worms and other organisms. Used in local community landscaping projects, this mulch helps to conserves soil moisture; improves the fertility and health of the soil; while reducing weed growth and enhancing the visual appeal of the area.
Christmas Tree Recycling Centres Tipperary
Christmas Trees can be dropped off Free of Charge for recycling, during normal hours of business, from Monday January 7th to Saturday January 19th, at the following stated locations.
Thurles: Parnell Street Car Park.
Clonmel: Clonmel Recycling Centre Carrigeen.
Cashel: Waller’s-Lot Recycling Centre.
Carrick- on- Suir: Fair Green Car Park.
Nenagh: Nenagh Recycling Centre.
Roscrea: Roscrea Recycling Centre.
Templemore: Templemore Town Park.
Cahir: Cahir Depot, Cahir Business Park.
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