by Barbara Killeen | Dec 17, 2020 | Crime, Rural Ireland, Rural Security, Security, Uncategorized
IFA, together with An Garda Síochána and FBD has launched a printed information pack for its members across the country that provides tips on how farmers and the rural community can stay safe and secure in their homes, on their farms and online in the months ahead....
by Barbara Killeen | Nov 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Reacting to the confirmation by the Department of Agriculture today, that a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza (bird flu) was detected in a wild bird in Limerick, IFA President Tim Cullinan urged poultry farmers to be particularly vigilant. “The announcement...
by Barbara Killeen | Oct 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
The following Press Release was published on the Garda.ie website on Thursday 29th October. IFA Countryside has written to the Minister of Justice seeking clarification and pending a response, we advise our members to adhere to all COVID-19 regulations. What about...
by Barbara Killeen | Oct 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
As of midnight Wednesday 21 October, all of Ireland will be placed on Level 5 of the plan; Living with COVID. Level 5 restrictions will remain in place for a period of 6 weeks. IFA Countryside has written to the Government seeking clarification on restrictions as...
by Barbara Killeen | Oct 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
The key points affecting country sport activities and COVID-19 regulations surround the requirement for people to remain within their own county and groups are limited to 15 people gathering outside. Clubs and syndicates are reminded to ensure members are fully aware...
by Barbara Killeen | Sep 10, 2020 | Lead shot, Lobbying, NPWS, Pheasants, Shooting, Uncategorized, Vermin Control
PROPOSED RESTRICTIONS ON LEAD AMMUNITION OVER WETLANDS DISCRIMINATE AGAINST FARMERS IFA Environment and Rural Affairs Committee Chairman Paul O’Brien said he has serious concerns regarding the proposed restrictions on lead ammunition over wetlands. He said the...
