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.
39 Jobs To Go In Carnew As ProAmpac Plan To Move Production To Donegal
Carnew Plant Closure Plans laid bare as Workers, unions and local TDs react as packaging firm confirms consultation process
12 New Charities Registered In Wicklow Last Year As National Concerns Rise By 38%
Arklow Tesco Trials New Bulk Recycling Machine
Locals Are Already Loving It!
Local TD Helps Gardaí To Remove Knife From A Distressed Man's Possession Near Leinster House
Wicklow Wexford Fine Gael TD steps in help dislodge a knife from the possession of a man who appeared distressed on Kildare street in Dublin this week
Fire Crews Successfully Battle Major Gorse Fire In Glencree National Park Overnight
Sunny intervals
High: 21°C | Low: 14°C
Sunny intervals
High: 20°C | Low: 14°C
Sunny intervals
High: 22°C | Low: 12°C
Sunny intervals
High: 23°C | Low: 12°C
Sunny intervals
High: 24°C | Low: 13°C
