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...
by Jessica McGrath | Mar 21, 2019 | Environment, Habitats
IFA National Hill Committee Chairman Flor McCarthy has encouraged farmers to apply for the National Walks Scheme, which will double the number of national walks and benefit up to 2,000 farmers. The application process is now open to trail management committees,...
by Jessica McGrath | Mar 1, 2019 | Environment, Habitats, Rural Ireland
IFA National Hill Farming Chairman Flor McCarthy has criticised the Minister for Arts, Heritage and Culture Josepha Madigan for not allowing managed burning of gorse to take place in March. “The Minister has failed to take account of how farmers manage their...
by Jessica McGrath | Mar 1, 2019 | Environment, Rural Ireland
IFA President Joe Healy has welcomed the opening up of applications for the National Walks Scheme, which will double the number of national walks and benefit up to 2,000 farmers. At a meeting in Dublin today with the Minister for Community and Rural Development,...
by Jessica McGrath | Jan 17, 2019 | Crime, Environment
IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney has called on all local authorities to develop plans to address the annual increase in littering of the countryside that takes place post-Christmas, as people recklessly dump cans, bottles, used wrapping paper and even the left...
by Jessica McGrath | Jul 23, 2018 | Environment
IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney has called on Kerry County Council and Transport Minister Shane Ross to halt plans to force through a recreational greenway in South Kerry by compulsorily taking farmers’ lands. Speaking at the launch of the Strategy for the...
