ALONE Urges More Action Supporting Ireland’s Ageing Population
ALONE, the organisation which aids and supports older people across the country, helping them to age at home, has called for a new government programme to be set up for our ageing population. Speaking about the work done by ALONE and their requests to the incoming government CEO Seán Moynihan said: “We here at ALONE are […]
General Election Candidates For Tipperary North And Tipperary South Constituencies
The General Election 2024 will take place on the 29th of November when three constituents from both Tipperary North and Tipperary South will be elected to sit in Dáil Éireann. Voting for the election will be run in polling stations across the county from 7am to 10pm on the day of the election. The […]
MEPs Amendments on EU Deforestation Regulation Will Help Simplify Implementation on Irish Farms
IFA President Francie Gorman has said that the outcome of the vote to endorse the simplification of the EU Deforestation Regulation will be important. “While the objective of the Regulation is logical, the implementation of it at farm level was going to be onerous and potentially very bureaucratic for farmers. Today’s amendments should pave […]
Irish Local Leaders Encouraged to Promote European Citizens’ Initiative for the Empowerment of Public Voices in the EU
The European Commission has launched an initiative to encourage people to participate in participatory democracy. The European Citizens’ Initiative aims to raise awareness among citizens that they have the power to influence change in legislation for issues that are relevant in their lives by calling on the European Commission to create new laws in these […]
Budget Measures Not Enough for Income Crisis in Farming – IFA
IFA President Francie Gorman has commented on the farming measures announced in Budget 25 would reduce some of the pressures on farmers they would not adequately address the income crisis. The increase in supports for suckler cows, sheep and dairy beef calves will be some help to farmers in the drystock sector. However, the […]
Taoiseach Must Pause Plans to Increase Water Charges – IFA
IFA President Francie Gorman has sent a letter to the Taoiseach expressing his view that a pause needs to be put in place with regard to plans for an increase in water charges on October 1st. “In light of the comments made by An Taoiseach at the Ploughing last week that he intends to use […]
Veterinary Medicines SI a Missed Opportunity – IFA
IFA Animal Health Chair TJ Maher has criticised the Veterinary Medical Products Regulation SI saying that it is a missed opportunity to increase the supply base for farmers sourcing vaccines under the Prescription Only Exempt category. The vaccines and animal medicines have always been available for farmers through veterinary pharmacies and vets without a […]
LESS Requirements for Small Scale and Lower Stocked Farms Not Viable or Necessary – IFA
IFA National Livestock Chair Declan Hanrahan has called for a deferral and review of the Low Emission Slurry Spreading requirements which are set to be implemented on January 1st, 2025. He highlighted issues with the requirements for this category which is populated by small dry stock farmers who operate on fragmented, smaller holdings often […]
Additional €100 Million Added to First Home Scheme
Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government Darragh O’Brien has announced that an additional sum of €100 million is to be added to the First Home Scheme fund. This scheme was set up over two years ago to provide financial support to first-time buyers in the housing market to assist with the price of the […]
