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FIVE ACTIONS TO ADDRESS RECKLESS DUMPING IN RURAL AREAS – IFA

FIVE ACTIONS TO ADDRESS RECKLESS DUMPING IN RURAL AREAS – IFA

by Jessica McGrath | Feb 26, 2020 | Environment, Habitats, Lobbying, Rural Ireland

IFA has made a submission to the Department of Environment calling for urgent action to tackle the issue of reckless littering in rural areas. The Association has pointed to the increased dumping of packaging waste generated from online purchases, builders’ rubble and...
DEDICATED RURAL CRIME TASK FORCE NEEDED IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIME – KENNEDY

DEDICATED RURAL CRIME TASK FORCE NEEDED IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIME – KENNEDY

by Jessica McGrath | May 14, 2019 | Crime, Security

In response to today’s figures from the Gardai, IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy said the reduction in household burglaries is welcome, but the figures confirm there is still a problem. “We acknowledge that the Gardai have stepped up their efforts in targeting...
NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN AN IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT FOR RURAL AREAS

NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN AN IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT FOR RURAL AREAS

by Jessica McGrath | May 8, 2019 | Rural Ireland

IFA President Joe Healy said the Government’s decision to proceed with the National Broadband Plan was an important development for rural Ireland. Mr Healy said, “Broadband is an essential tool for the business of farming, accessing health and education, bridging the...
GREENWAYS RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS THE NEED TO REVIEW CURRENT DEVELOPMENT APPROACH

GREENWAYS RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS THE NEED TO REVIEW CURRENT DEVELOPMENT APPROACH

by Jessica McGrath | Apr 10, 2019 | Environment, Habitats, Rural Ireland

IFA has said that the publication of research by Teagasc and NUI Galway highlights the need to review the current approach to developing greenways. National Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney said, “Recreational routes, such as greenways and blueways, have an...
INCREASED ANTI-DUMPING FUNDING MUST LEAD TO PROSECUTIONS

INCREASED ANTI-DUMPING FUNDING MUST LEAD TO PROSECUTIONS

by Jessica McGrath | Apr 2, 2019 | Uncategorized

IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney has welcomed the 50% increase in funding to tackle illegal dumping. He has also called for increased prosecutions by local authorities. Thomas Cooney said, “Farm families and rural dwellers are the real custodians of the...
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