The forestry sector in Ireland could lose as many as 12 thousand jobs due to the backlog in granting afforestation and felling licences.
That's according to the Social Economic, Environmental Forestry Association of Ireland.
The group is trying to highlight the crisis today, with a series of online protests targeting the social media profiles of Government TDs.
Wicklow Whiskey Tariff Relief A 'Gamechanger' For Local Distillers
Industry leaders say the move opens the door to recovery—but employment and local farming sectors remain cautiously optimistic.
Teacher Shortage Solution Comes To Wicklow Schools
A major new platform aimed at solving substitute teacher shortages has arrived in Wicklow.
Hospital Parking Charges Under Fresh Review As Brady Demands Action
Eight-year wait since last review as patients face mounting costs
Wicklow TD Say Windfall Tax On Energy Companies is "Only Right".
Highly profitable firms should support households struggling with energy bills, as a matter of "basic fairness" says Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore.
Looking Buff At The Ploughing! One Wicklow Business Knows It Takes a Village.
Equibuff could display its wares to hundreds of thousands of potential customers.
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