by Jessica McGrath | Jul 5, 2018 | Environment
With the Heritage Bill to extend the dates for burning gorse and hedge-cutting passing final stage in the Dail this week, IFA National Hill Farming Committee Chairman Flor McCarthy said that an early conclusion is now necessary with immediate implementation. Flor...
by Jessica McGrath | Jul 3, 2018 | Environment
IFA President Joe Healy met this week with Transport Minister Shane Ross TD and called for the publication of the long-awaited strategy document which sets out the framework for the delivery of recreational routes such as greenways. He said, “Farmers and their...
by Jessica McGrath | Jun 21, 2018 | Crime
IFA Deputy President Richard Kenned met recently with Kathleen O’Toole, Chair of the Commission on the Future of Policing as part of IFA’s efforts to combat rural crime and increase Garda resources in rural areas. The meeting discussed the importance community...
by Jessica McGrath | Jun 19, 2018 | Environment
IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney has called for tougher sanctions on serial dumpers who use the Irish countryside as a skip for their illegal activities. He has also called for changes to the legislation so that farmers are no longer held legally responsible for...
by Jessica McGrath | Jun 15, 2018 | Environment
Did you know, you could avail of a grant of up to €6,000 to energy proof your home? The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) encourages people to reduce their energy costs and improve the energy performance of their homes through the Better Energy Homes...
