Some of Ireland's best-known environmental protection projects are at risk due to the EU Commission's radical redesign of post-2027 funding. Established in 1992, LIFE is the only EU programme with an exclusive focus on implementation, enforcement and development of EU environmental, climate and clean energy legislation. Since 1992, Ireland has secured more than 100 LIFE projects, with total investment exceeding €200m. Some of the best-known projects have been Burren LIFE, Wild Atlantic Nature, LIFE on Machair, Corncrake LIFE, and LIFE SnaP Ireland. In other LIFE projects, almost 2,500 hectares of midlands bog have been restored.

Source: Irish Examiner January 27, 2026 18:52 UTC