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Ireland Needs Permanent Wildfire Rangers | Cork News
Ireland’s national parks are under wildfire threat, prompting a junior minister to demand a permanent firefighting unit within the NPWS. Christopher O’Sullivan cites recent devastating blazes, like the 14-day Wicklow fire, as proof current systems are inadequate. After improvements post-2021’s Killarney blaze, he argues more is needed — framing this as a climate emergency requiring proactive, not reactive, preparedness. His plan: invest €1 million annually to hire 25 new rangers, boosting staff to 145, to be included in the 2027 Budget alongside nature restoration funding. This isn’t just…
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