by Barbara Killeen | Apr 20, 2021 | Rural Development, Rural Economy, Rural Ireland
IFA Countryside Chairman Brian Rushe said IFA has called on the Government to address competition in the banking sector following KBC Group’s announcement to exit the Irish market. “KBC’s departure is further evidence that the banking sector is dysfunctional and not...
by Barbara Killeen | Apr 16, 2021 | Deer Hunting, DEER LICENCES, DEER STALKING, Uncategorized, wildlife management
Full application documents are now available on the NPWS website for the 2021/2022 season. Applications must be in before 1st July 2021.
by Barbara Killeen | Apr 14, 2021 | Lobbying, Rural Ireland
IFA President Tim Cullinan has written to Minister of State at the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton to allow candidates to take the Driver Theory Test remotely. “I pointed out to Minister Naughton that there are many essential workers who need to secure a...
by Barbara Killeen | Mar 31, 2021 | countryside, Environment, Rural Ireland, Uncategorized
Coillte urges the public not to light outdoor fires – with Easter potentially a high-risk time for forest fire outbreaks Damage and clean-up cost of fires €1.3M in 2020 Almost all forest fires are man made The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued...
by Barbara Killeen | Mar 30, 2021 | countryside, Rural Development, Rural Economy, Rural Ireland
IFA Countryside Chairman Brian Rushe said the Rural Development Policy announced by the Government today must be implemented. “Much of what is contained in the report about farming and food is already in train, or refers to commitments that have been made before, but...
