Agri-Business
Farmers are seeking an urgent reform of the Fair Deal scheme. The Irish Farmers' Association...
Podcast
In this episode of AgriFocus Francess McDonnell is joined by Ann Griffin, regional advocate for the north-west with Sage Advocacy...
Rural Life
New research is being conducted to assess the number of people aged 60 and over from farm...
The IFA, in partnership with the HSE, is hosting a free information webinar for farmers on the change to the Fair Deal scheme.
Farm families are being urged to immediately appoint a farm successor to avail of the Nursing Home Support Scheme, known as Fair Deal
Changes to the Nursing Home Support Scheme - known as the Fair Deal Scheme - agreed in the summer are set to come into effect this week.
Legislation to reform the Fair Deal scheme has this week (Thursday, July 22) been signed into law by President Michael D. Higgins.
Farmers who have their lands leased will not qualify for the three-year cap under the new Fair Deal scheme, currently moving through the Dáil
The Attorney General providing "a measure of legal certainty" to the Fair Deal reform has been welcomed by deputy Carol Nolan.
Independent TD Carol Nolan has called for "action and a definite date" for introduction of the new Fair Deal scheme.
Many farm families are "waiting with bated breath" to see what new fair deal legislation will be introduced according to deputy Cathal Crowe.
Legislation to reform parts of the Nursing Home Support Scheme has been listed on the schedule of business for the spring 2021 Dáil session.
Agri Politics
The government is being criticised for a lack of a timeframe on reform of the Nursing Home Support Scheme, otherwise known as 'Fair Deal'.
The Fair Deal Scheme was the topic for discussion today, Wednesday, November 13, at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health.
Members of the IFA arrived at the Department of Health this morning to protest the Government's handling of the 'Fair Deal' scheme.
A motion calling for the immediate reform of the Fair Deal Nursing Home Support Scheme was...
Fair Deal Scheme clarification delay is causing frustration to mount among farm families, said Independent TD Mattie McGrath.
