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...
by Barbara Killeen | May 22, 2020 | Lobbying, Uncategorized, Vermin Control
IFA Countryside Chairman Brian Rushe has welcomed the decision by the Heritage Minister Josepha Madigan to revoke the initial Wild Birds State Wide Declaration for the period 1 May 2020 to 30 April 2021. Following a recent meeting with the NPWS on the issue, IFA...
by Barbara Killeen | Apr 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
IFA has welcomed the decision by Environment Minister Richard Bruton T.D. to ring-fence funds to tackle increased illegal dumping during the current COVID-19 crisis. However, the Association has called on the Waste Enforcement Regional Lead Authorities (WERLAs) to...
by Barbara Killeen | Aug 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
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,...
