by Barbara Killeen | May 21, 2021 | Rural Development, Rural Economy, Rural Ireland
Minister Humphreys announces return of SuperValu TidyTowns Competition Iconic competition makes comeback following COVID-19 disruption TidyTowns groups to showcase their communities via electronic entry New prize category to recognise role played by volunteers...
by Barbara Killeen | May 20, 2021 | countryside, Rural Development, Rural Ireland, wildlife management
Maximum Flexibility Needed for Successful Wild Atlantic Nature Project An IFA delegation held a meeting this week with the new Wild Atlantic Nature Project and said it has to give farmers maximum flexibility. The delegation included IFA Rural Development Chairman...
by Barbara Killeen | May 18, 2021 | Rural Ireland
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys allocates €10.5 million for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways Funding to improve access to homes, farms and outdoor amenities Every county to receive budget increase Minister Humphreys: Supporting connectivity in...
by Barbara Killeen | May 11, 2021 | countryside, Crime, Littering, Rural Ireland
Most common items illegally dumped in Coillte forests during Covid include washing machines, fridge/freezers, household waste, tyres, beds and sofas Increased CCTV and surveillance in operation at known forest dumping blackspots €2 million* spent by Coillte on...
by Barbara Killeen | May 11, 2021 | Rural Development, Rural Economy, Rural Ireland
Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce €4.5 million to improve community facilities and sports clubs Funding to support local groups to re-open their facilities post Covid-19 Small grants for repairs and renovations, new equipment and safety upgrades Community...
by Barbara Killeen | May 11, 2021 | Rural Economy, Rural Ireland
IFA Countryside Chairman Brian Rushe has called for the immediate resumption of the Driver Theory Test Service. “I previously wrote to Minister Hildegarde Naughton pointing out that there are many essential workers who need to secure a Category B and/or W Driver...
