by Barbara Killeen | May 20, 2021 | countryside, Rural Development, Rural Ireland, wildlife management
Maximum Flexibility Needed for Successful Wild Atlantic Nature Project An IFA delegation held a meeting this week with the new Wild Atlantic Nature Project and said it has to give farmers maximum flexibility. The delegation included IFA Rural Development Chairman...
by Barbara Killeen | May 18, 2021 | Rural Ireland
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys allocates €10.5 million for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways Funding to improve access to homes, farms and outdoor amenities Every county to receive budget increase Minister Humphreys: Supporting connectivity in...
by Barbara Killeen | May 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
IFA Farm Business Chair Rose Mary McDonagh said there’s been a significant rise in fuel prices across the country over the last 12 months, following the completion of a national survey by IFA. “Fuel prices have increased by over 30% compared to this time last year,...
by Barbara Killeen | May 11, 2021 | countryside, Crime, Littering, Rural Ireland
Most common items illegally dumped in Coillte forests during Covid include washing machines, fridge/freezers, household waste, tyres, beds and sofas Increased CCTV and surveillance in operation at known forest dumping blackspots €2 million* spent by Coillte on...
by Barbara Killeen | May 11, 2021 | Rural Development, Rural Economy, Rural Ireland
Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce €4.5 million to improve community facilities and sports clubs Funding to support local groups to re-open their facilities post Covid-19 Small grants for repairs and renovations, new equipment and safety upgrades Community...
