Rural Life
New research targeting provision of care in farm households
New research is being conducted to assess the number of people aged 60 and over from farm households who receive...
Fair Deal Scheme
Rural Life
Major change to Fair Deal scheme 'badly needed' - farm org
Plans to expand the Nursing Home Supports Scheme, also known as the Fair Deal, have been welcomed by the Irish...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Rural Life
Fair Deal Scheme changes set to come into force this week
Changes to the Nursing Home Support Scheme – known more widely as the Fair Deal Scheme – that were agreed...
Agri-Business
Fair Deal: Families urged to 'act now' in naming successor
Farming families are being urged to ensure they designate a farm successor within the next six weeks to avail of...
Rural Life
Fair Deal Scheme changes approved in Oireachtas
Legislation to reform the Fair Deal Scheme has passed all stages of the Oireachtas after being approved by senators yesterday...
Rural Life
Government urged to get 'Fair Deal' bill over the line this week
The government is being urged to finalise changes to the Fair Deal Scheme this week, before the Dáil goes on...
Rural Life
Long-awaited Fair Deal reform to come into effect in October
The long-awaited Nursing Home Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2020 – also known as the Fair Deal Scheme – will be...
Rural Life
Fair Deal: Fears over possible court challenge to scheme
A TD has risen fears over a possible court challenge to the Fair Deal Scheme, due to the government’s “failure...
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Vaccinate your pigs with an effective and convenient dose
Vaccination is a key pillar in the preventative approach to health and welfare of pigs. The pig industry has removed...
Rural Life
Cabinet approves Fair Deal Scheme legislation
The cabinet has approved legislation to go before the Dáil in the coming weeks on the Fair Deal Scheme. The...
Agri Politics
Fair Deal scheme commitment welcomed but 'will be watched closely'
A commitment made by Minister of State with responsibility for Older People Mary Butler to bring the legislative changes to...
Rural Life
Fair Deal bill expected to be brought to cabinet 'in the next 2 weeks'
Minister of State Mary Butler has confirmed that the new Nursing Home Support Scheme, also known as the Fair Deal,...
Agri Politics
Tánaiste gives commitment on nursing homes legislation to protect farms
Independent TD Seán Canney has said he has received assurances from the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar that the legislation to protect...
Rural Life
Fair Deal Scheme legislation 'weeks away' - Varadkar
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar has told the Dáil that legislation in relation to the...
Agri Politics
Changes must be introduced to Fair Deal Scheme 'as a priority'
The government has been called on by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) to prioritise the legislative changes needed for the...
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Service of automatic calf feeder is 'top class' - Tipperary farmer
Ned Kelly, a seasoned farmer from Ballycommon, Co. Tipperary reflects on his six-year journey with the JFC Evolution Automatic Calf...
Agri Politics
Government called on to take action on Fair Deal reform
The government has been urged to legislate on reforms needed for the Fair Deal Scheme to ensure it works for...
Agri Politics
Delay in new Fair Deal Scheme 'placing intolerable stress on families'
Delays to the reform of the Nursing Home Support Scheme, also known as the Fair Deal Scheme, have been labelled...
CAP / Schemes
Calls for 'draconian rule' of Fair Deal Scheme to be changed
TD Seán Canney has called on the government to bring forward legislation to introduce a three-year cap on productive farming...
Rural Life
Retirement: 'If they throw me out on the side of the road, that's where I'm going to be'
“If they throw me out on the road, that’s where I’m going to be.” Those were the words of a 61-year-old...