Ireland experiences significant wildfire impact on protected areas Over the past decade, more than half of Ireland's land burned during wildfires overlapped with protected nature sites, a rate higher than the European Union average (thejournal.ie). This analysis comes following a series of devastating fires that have impacted the country. The high cost of domestic electricity in Ireland remains a concern for many residents, as Energy Minister Darragh O'Brien has not predicted when tariffs will decrease (independent.ie). Currently, these are among the highest in Europe.