Rural Life
Information event for farmers on changes to Fair Deal scheme
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) Farm Family and Social Affairs Committee, in partnership with the Health Service Executive (HSE), is...
Fair Deal
Rural Life
Farm families urged to appoint successor to avoid Fair Deal delay
Farm families are being urged to immediately appoint a farm successor – one of the conditions of being able 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...
Rural Life
Fair Deal legislation signed into law and will come into effect in 90 days
Legislation to reform the Fair Deal scheme has this week (Thursday, July 22) been signed into law by President Michael...
Agri-Business
Leased land-owners won't be eligible for three-year cap in new Fair Deal
Farmers who have their lands leased out will not qualify for the three-year cap under the new Nursing Homes Support...
Rural Life
'A measure of legal certainty' to Fair Deal reform welcomed
The Attorney General providing “a measure of legal certainty” to the Fair Deal reforms “that are so badly needed and...
Rural Life
Fair Deal: 'We need action and a definite date for introduction'
Independent TD Carol Nolan has called for “action and a definite date” for introduction of the new Fair Deal scheme....
Rural Life
Farm families 'waiting with bated breath' for Fair Deal scheme due to be in place by summer
Many farm families are “waiting with bated breath” to see what new Fair Deal legislation will be introduced according to...
Rural Life
'Fair Deal' legislation listed on Dáil business for spring session
Legislation to reform parts of the Nursing Home Support Scheme has been listed on the schedule of official business for...
Agri Politics
TD slams lack of timeframe for changes to Fair Deal scheme
The government is being criticised for a lack of a timeframe on reform of the Nursing Home Support Scheme, otherwise known...
Rural Life
IFA president addresses Oireachtas committee on 'fair deal'
The Fair Deal Scheme was the topic for discussion today, Wednesday, November 13, at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health,...
CAP / Schemes
Healy: Government has 'abandoned' families on Fair Deal
Members of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) arrived at the Department of Health this morning, Tuesday, April 16, to protest...
Rural Life
Fair Deal Nursing Home Scheme: A farmer's guide
A motion calling for the immediate reform of the Fair Deal Nursing Home Support Scheme was successfully carried by 51...
Rural Life
Fair Deal Scheme clarification delay frustrates farm families
A Fair Deal Scheme clarification delay is causing frustration to mount among farm families, said independent TD Mattie McGrath. The...