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BANK OF IRELAND CLOSURES A SLAP IN THE FACE FOR RURAL IRELAND

BANK OF IRELAND CLOSURES A SLAP IN THE FACE FOR RURAL IRELAND

IFA Countryside Chairman Brian Rushe said Bank of Ireland's announcement on branch closures is very disappointing news for rural communities. “This comes as a slap in the face to rural communities who rely on local branches for banking services. We estimate that over...

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Information Meeting on Organic Farming Scheme

Information Meeting on Organic Farming Scheme

The Organic Farming Scheme will reopen on Mon, March 1st. IFA is holding an information evening for farmers considering applying for the scheme on Thurs, 4th March at 8.30 pm. The event will take place over Microsoft Teams.  Speaking in advance of the event, IFA...

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BOG REWETTING MEETING

BOG REWETTING MEETING

The IFA and Bord na Móna Working Group held their first virtual meeting on the Peatland Climate Action Scheme last week. IFA Countryside Chairman Brian Rushe said it was a positive first meeting of the group. He said, “I  look forward to working closely with Bord na...

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FLEXABILITY NEEDED ON CONTROLLED GORSE BURNING

FLEXABILITY NEEDED ON CONTROLLED GORSE BURNING

IFA has called on the Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan to ensure managed burning of gorse is allowed to take place in March due to the inclement wet weather in January and February. “The extension by a month is of vital importance as it will...

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