by Barbara Killeen | Apr 22, 2021 | Climate, Environment, Rural Ireland
Farmers and Rural Ireland Are Supportive of Climate Action IFA President Tim Cullinan said that farmers and rural Ireland support climate action. However, any proposed changes arising from the new Climate Action Bill must be agreed upon with farmers. “I believe that...
by Barbara Killeen | Apr 20, 2021 | Rural Development, Rural Economy, Rural Ireland
IFA Countryside Chairman Brian Rushe said IFA has called on the Government to address competition in the banking sector following KBC Group’s announcement to exit the Irish market. “KBC’s departure is further evidence that the banking sector is dysfunctional and not...
by Barbara Killeen | Apr 14, 2021 | Lobbying, Rural Ireland
IFA President Tim Cullinan has written to Minister of State at the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton to allow candidates to take the Driver Theory Test remotely. “I pointed out to Minister Naughton that there are many essential workers who need to secure a...
by Barbara Killeen | Mar 31, 2021 | countryside, Environment, Rural Ireland, Uncategorized
Coillte urges the public not to light outdoor fires – with Easter potentially a high-risk time for forest fire outbreaks Damage and clean-up cost of fires €1.3M in 2020 Almost all forest fires are man made The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued...
by Barbara Killeen | Mar 30, 2021 | countryside, Rural Development, Rural Economy, Rural Ireland
IFA Countryside Chairman Brian Rushe said the Rural Development Policy announced by the Government today must be implemented. “Much of what is contained in the report about farming and food is already in train, or refers to commitments that have been made before, but...
by Barbara Killeen | Mar 3, 2021 | countryside, Crime, Rural Ireland, wildlife management
Both farmers and the wider public, whether it be at work or in enjoying the countryside, should at this time of year be mindful of the damage caused by burning. It is also more important than ever that no one should start an illegal fire in the countryside as such...
