by Barbara Killeen | Oct 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
The following Press Release was published on the Garda.ie website on Thursday 29th October. IFA Countryside has written to the Minister of Justice seeking clarification and pending a response, we advise our members to adhere to all COVID-19 regulations. What about...
by Barbara Killeen | Oct 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
As of midnight Wednesday 21 October, all of Ireland will be placed on Level 5 of the plan; Living with COVID. Level 5 restrictions will remain in place for a period of 6 weeks. IFA Countryside has written to the Government seeking clarification on restrictions as...
by Barbara Killeen | Oct 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
The key points affecting country sport activities and COVID-19 regulations surround the requirement for people to remain within their own county and groups are limited to 15 people gathering outside. Clubs and syndicates are reminded to ensure members are fully aware...
by Barbara Killeen | Sep 10, 2020 | Lead shot, Lobbying, NPWS, Pheasants, Shooting, Uncategorized, Vermin Control
PROPOSED RESTRICTIONS ON LEAD AMMUNITION OVER WETLANDS DISCRIMINATE AGAINST FARMERS IFA Environment and Rural Affairs Committee Chairman Paul O’Brien said he has serious concerns regarding the proposed restrictions on lead ammunition over wetlands. He said the...
by Barbara Killeen | May 22, 2020 | Lobbying, Uncategorized, Vermin Control
IFA Countryside Chairman Brian Rushe has welcomed the decision by the Heritage Minister Josepha Madigan to revoke the initial Wild Birds State Wide Declaration for the period 1 May 2020 to 30 April 2021. Following a recent meeting with the NPWS on the issue, IFA...
