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Agriland
13 hours ago
- Business
- Agriland
Heydon: ‘Hopeful signs' on forestry planting this year
There are 'hopeful signs' on forestry planting this year which is up 'nearly 150% on the same period last year' according to the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon. In response to a question tabled by the Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture, Martin Kenny, the minister added: 'There is more to come, with another 1,600 hectares already committed to or commenced planting, and a further 4,490 hectares licenced but not yet planted'. According to Minister Heydon the Forestry Programme 2023-2027 'represents the largest ever investment by an Irish Government in tree-planting' and was put in place to incentivise farmers to see tree-planting as an additional income stream or diversification option. Deputy Kenny had tabled a question in the Dáil requesting the minister to outline the number of 'recipients currently receiving afforestation premiums under afforestation schemes from 2005 to date'. Forestry Minister Heydon said that around 9,788 individual forest owners are due premia payments in 2025, for 87,893ha planted under afforestation schemes since 2005. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) also provided details to Deputy Kenny in relation to the number of hectares of forestry planted and the breakdown of the number of hectares of forestry, per forest types 1 to 12, under the current afforestation scheme. Forest types/hectares of forestry planted Source: DAFM Forestry licences Separately the Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan, Matt Carthy, also asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to specify the number number of forestry licences issued in each quarter one from 2019 to 2025. Number of forestry licences issued in Q1 over the last 7 years Source: DAFM According to Minister Heydon forestry licences should be processed within six months for screened-out applications (those not subject to appropriate assessment) and within nine months for screened-in applications (those subject to appropriate assessment). He also told Deputy Carthy: 'My department will publish a Forestry Licensing Plan for 2025 in the coming weeks, taking account of developments on foot of the fallout from storms Darragh and Éowyn. 'Now that the satellite assessment of the extent of the damage is complete, my department can assess the information and plan in more detail accordingly. 'The plan will cover afforestation, roads, private and Coillte felling licences'.
The National
2 days ago
- Sport
- The National
What Shamrock man told his teammates about Kenny's Celtic return
The full-back, who spent four years at Parkhead between 2011 and 2015, joined the Irish side at the beginning of this year, not long after Kenny moved back to his parent club. The striker scored 20 goals in 39 appearances for Shamrock in 2024. Kenny has since returned to Glasgow's east end and impressed in his limited minutes. Read more: Indeed, the 21-year-old scored on his only start for Brendan Rodgers' men last season away at Aberdeen. "He's done really well this season for Celtic when he's played," said Matthews [RecordSport]. "I spoke to a couple of the boys about him, and they were like, 'How do you think he'll do at Celtic?' "He showed in Europe last year what he can do. Obviously, it's going to be tough at Celtic, especially with the strikers that they've got. "But he's just got to be patient and wait for his chance. And like he has done when he gets his chance to do his best and hopefully score a couple of goals. "He's going the right way about it, and you never know. It's going to be tough at Celtic, especially in the striker position. But he's doing the best that he can. He's started really well." Kenny was one of three Celtic players who scored their penalty in Saturday's shootout loss to Aberdeen at Hampden. The forward stepped up second and sent Dimitar Mitov the wrong way with a fine spot-kick. It remains to be seen what lies in store for Kenny at Celtic in the 2025/26 campaign.
The National
3 days ago
- Business
- The National
I do not share Kenny MacAskill's optimism about Ferguson yard
The shipyard in question is of course Fergusons of Port Glasgow, which is currently trying to complete the ferry Glen Rosa. Kenny suggests that yet another change of management is the solution to the long-term problems of the yard and the return of Jim McColl is perhaps called for. I do not know if Mr McColl has been consulted on this matter but it would be a brave (some might say foolish) move if he were to accept this considerable challenge. READ MORE: Ardrossan Harbour deal 'far from complete', campaigners claim My late father and two uncles worked in another Clyde shipyard, now long gone, in the 1960s and I feel some sympathy for the Port Glasgow workforce – but none for CalMac, CMAL, the various well-rewarded management teams who have come and gone and the politicians who have presided over this national embarrassment. Kenny is to be praised for his optimistic hope that the yard will find other work in the future but it is all too easy for future clients to take into account the events of the past few years. If Kenny's next-door neighbour commissioned a builder to build an extension to his home on the basis of a cost of, for example, £50,000 and a timescale of a year, would he commission the same builder to build a similar extension to his own home if the neighbour's costs had risen to £250,000 and the extension was still not complete after nearly nine years? Work began on the Glen Rosa in June 2016. It is a real shame that Scotland's local authorities, health boards and housing associations do not have the same free and unlimited access to the Scottish Government's bank accounts that is enjoyed by Fergusons. The almost £500,000,000 splashed out (pun very much intended) on two medium-sized ferries could have had a major impact on our NHS waiting lists, relieving the long-term pain and suffering of thousands of our fellow citizens. Perhaps some of the money could have been used to provide decent social housing for some of the 33,916 households and 10,360 children currently homeless in our land. READ MORE: ScotRail must stop using my voice for AI announcements, voiceover artist demands Much, I assume, to the discomfort and embarrassment of our government, it now appears that the Glen Rosa will not carry a single passenger before the May 2026 Scottish Parliament elections. Assorted Unionist politicians will make the most of this situation – and who can blame them. The cost to complete the Glen Rosa is now apparently, at the very least, another £35,000,000 with no real guarantee that this will be enough to complete all the work required. In late November 2022, Audit Scotland announced that it was unable to account for £128.25 million in public money spent by Fergusons on the ferries. Furthermore, it was unable to trace how a £30m Scottish Government loan to Ferguson was spent. For a comparison, the RMS Titanic's construction cost was £1,500,000, which is around £180,000,000 in today's money. It only took around three years to build. It weighed in at around 50,000 tonnes. The Glen Rosa weighs only around 3000 tonnes – about 16 times smaller. These and many other factors will be taken into account when we come to place our marks on the two Scottish Parliament ballot papers in under a year's time. Taken together with the SNP's absence of a clear path to independence, the outcome is far from certain. Sandra West Dundee
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Who is Gabby Logan's husband Kenny and when did he marry the MOTD presenter?
Kenny Logan's life was turned upside down in 2022 following a shocking diagnosis MATCH OF THEIR DAY Who is Gabby Logan's husband Kenny and when did he marry the MOTD presenter? A POWERHOUSE in broadcasting, Gabby Logan's impressive career from an international gymnast to sports journalist has made her a household name. Off-screen, the new Match of the Day presenter's personal life and marriage to Kenny Logan are a testament to resilience and love - here's what we know about him. 4 Gabby and Kenny Logan married in 2001 after meeting on a night out Credit: Getty Gabby married former Scotland rugby international Kenny Logan in 2001 but their relationship has been fraught with obstacles, which the couple have overcome as a team. Who is Gabby Logan's husband Kenny? Kenny Logan carved out a successful career in rugby, earning respect on and off the pitch. He was born in Stirling, Scotland, and made his debut for Stirling County before moving onto Glasgow and London Wasps, where he became a fan favourite. Kenny earned 70 caps for Scotland between 1992 and 2003, representing his country in two Rugby World Cups. How did Gabby Logan and Kenny meet? Gabby and Kenny Logan's love story began in 1999 at a bar in Fulham, London. Kenny spotted Gabby after recognising her from the TV, and introduced himself. Gabby, who was 25 at the time, had been out celebrating a friend's birthday, but ended up spending the rest of the night with Kenny. She previously said that she felt an immediate connection and told herself "not to screw this up", a promise she has kept to herself to this day. In 2001, they tied the knot but their marriage hasn't been without its hardship. Does Gabby Logan have children with her husband Kenny? The pair welcomed twins, Reuben and Lois, in 2005 after undergoing IVF treatment. Now an adult, Reuben has followed in their dad's footsteps and made his debut for Northampton Saints before representing Scotland at the Under-20 level. Lois is also in the sporting world and is an accomplished showjumper and is preparing to study at Loughborough University. 4 Gabby and Kenny's son Reuben has followed in his dad's footsteps Credit: Refer to Caption What happened to Gabby Logan's husband Kenny? Gabby and Kenny's world was turned upside down when Kenny was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022. The cancer was detected when he underwent a routine wellness check at the age of 50. Bravely speaking out at the time, Kenny said: "I was actually listening to one of the episodes about menopause about women and their hormones falling off a cliff. "As I was going through this in my head, and I thought 'what about me', 'what is happening to me', and Gabby said that I should go and get checked. "I went to get a wellness check and he said that everything was fine with my hormones but your prostate is high, your PSA is high so you should go and get checked. "I had a biopsy, but this year (2022) on February 7 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, which was a huge shock." He opted for surgery to remove his prostate and has since said he is "95 percent back to normal". Now cancer-free, Kenny is committed to raising awareness about prostate cancer, urging men to undergo regular PSA tests, especially since early-stage prostate cancer often presents no symptoms. What are Gabby Logan's career highlights? A former international gymnast, she transitioned into media in the early '90s and quickly rose through the ranks at Sky Sports, ITV, and the BBC. Her portfolio includes hosting programmes such as Match of the Day, Final Score, and the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year. She has also covered global events, including the Olympics, World Cups, and the Six Nations. Her work has earned her the Sports Presenter of the Year award four times and an MBE in 2020 for services to sports broadcasting and promoting women in sport. She is also a writer and podcast host, where she tackles topics like midlife and mental health. 4 Gabby and Kenny with their twins Reuben and Lois, who both also work in the sporting world Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Who is Gabby Logan's husband Kenny and when did he marry the MOTD presenter?
A POWERHOUSE in broadcasting, Gabby Logan's impressive career from an international gymnast to sports journalist has made her a household name. Off-screen, the new Match of the Day presenter's personal life and marriage to Kenny Logan are a testament to resilience and love - here's what we know about him. Advertisement 4 Gabby and Kenny Logan married in 2001 after meeting on a night out Credit: Getty Who is Gabby Logan's husband Kenny? Kenny Logan carved out a successful career in rugby, earning respect on and off the pitch. He was born in Stirling, Scotland, and made his debut for Stirling County before moving onto Glasgow and London Wasps, where he became a fan favourite. Kenny earned 70 caps for Scotland between 1992 and 2003, representing his country in two Rugby World Cups. Advertisement read more on gabby logan How did Gabby Logan and Kenny meet? Gabby and Kenny Logan's love story began in 1999 at a bar in Kenny spotted Gabby after recognising her from the TV, and introduced himself. She previously said that she felt an immediate connection and told herself "not to screw this up", a promise she has kept to herself to this day. Advertisement Most read in Sport In 2001, they tied the knot but their Does Gabby Logan have children with her husband Kenny? The pair welcomed twins, Now an adult, Reuben has followed in their dad's footsteps and made his debut for Northampton Saints before representing Scotland at the Under-20 level. Lois is also in the sporting world and is an accomplished showjumper and is preparing to study at Loughborough University. Advertisement 4 Gabby and Kenny's son Reuben has followed in his dad's footsteps Credit: Refer to Caption What happened to Gabby Logan's husband Kenny? Gabby and Kenny's world was turned upside down when Kenny was diagnosed with The cancer was detected when he underwent a routine wellness check at the age of 50. Bravely speaking out at the time, Kenny said: "I was actually listening to one of the episodes about menopause about women and their hormones falling off a cliff. Advertisement "As I was going through this in my head, and I thought 'what about me', 'what is happening to me', and Gabby said that I should go and get checked. "I went to get a wellness check and he said that everything was fine with my hormones but your prostate is high, your PSA is high so you should go and get checked. "I had a biopsy, but this year (2022) on February 7 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, which was a huge shock." He opted for surgery to remove his prostate and has since said he is "95 percent back to normal". Advertisement Now cancer-free, Kenny is committed to raising awareness about prostate cancer, urging men to undergo regular PSA tests, especially since early-stage prostate cancer often presents no symptoms. What are Gabby Logan's career highlights? A former international gymnast, she transitioned into media in the early '90s and quickly rose through the ranks at Sky Sports, ITV, and the BBC. Her portfolio includes hosting programmes such as She has also covered global events, including the Olympics, World Cups, and the Six Nations. Advertisement Her work has earned her the Sports Presenter of the Year award four times and an MBE in 2020 for services to sports broadcasting and promoting women in sport. She is also a writer and podcast host, where she tackles topics like midlife and mental health. 4 Gabby and Kenny with their twins Reuben and Lois, who both also work in the sporting world Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 4 Kenny was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022 Credit: Getty Advertisement
