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- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fire Safety (9 Jul 2025)
Martin Heydon: I thank Senator Byrne for raising this really important topic. We are all conscious of the risk due to extreme temperatures in Europe at present. High temperatures bring with them an increased risk of wildfires. We currently do not have the same degree of danger in Ireland but nonetheless, extreme care must be taken, particularly in summer months when rainfall levels are lower,...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Fire Safety (9 Jul 2025)
Martin Heydon: Raising awareness is important. The role farmers play with our advisers is important, too. Positive, proactive measures can be taken to not only reduce the risk of wildfires, but also protect habitats and help farmers to farm in a more proactive way. Uplands and mountain grazing is an exceptionally important part of the agricultural landscape. It requires careful management to ensure the...