Agri-Business
‘It’s not your dog’s fault, it’s yours’ - new campaign for dog owners
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has today (Monday, April 22) launched a major national awareness campaign to...
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Rural Life
Over €30m in funding to build 12 new rural community centres
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has today (Saturday, April 20) announced funding of over €30 million to...
Rural Life
€408,000 to upgrade 43 walking trails across rural Ireland
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today (Saturday, April 13) announced the upgrade of 43 walking...
Rural Life
Minister Humphreys becomes deputy leader of Fine Gael
Minister Heather Humphreys has today (Friday, April 5), been appointed deputy leader of Fine Gael by the new leader of...
Agri-Business
Government publishes bill for new retirement savings scheme
The government has today (Friday, April 5) published a bill which would see around 800,000 workers, including those on farms,...
Rural Life
€1m announced to support 122 agricultural shows
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has today (Friday, March 22) announced an investment of €1 million to...
Rural Life
IFA to be part of new stakeholder group on dog control
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is set to be part of a new national stakeholder group on dog control, established...
Rural Life
62 new trails added to National Walks Scheme
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has announced the largest ever expansion of Ireland’s National Walks Scheme....
Rural Life
€4.5m package to support rural towns and villages
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has today (Wednesday, February 7, 2024) announced a funding package worth...
Rural Life
ESRI publishes report on monitoring rural development policy
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has today (Monday, January 29) welcomed an Economic and Social Research...
Rural Life
Almost 4,300 Farm Assist recipients to receive double payment
The Department of Social Protection has confirmed that 4,299 Farm Assist recipients will receive a double payment this week. They...
Rural Life
Ministers launch leaflet on responsible dog ownership
Dog owners across the country have been urged to be responsible with their pet during the upcoming Christmas season. The...
Agri-Business
More needed to protect livestock from dog attacks - farm orgs
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has branded government proposals on dog attacks as “tokenism”. Minister for Rural...
Rural Life
'If your dog is not controlled, you will be fined' - minister
Those who do not have ‘effectual control’ of their dog will face an on-the-spot fine of €300 from December 1,...
Rural Life
30 community groups to receive funding for energy costs
Community and voluntary groups paying high energy bills have received a boost following an announcement from the government today (Friday,...
Rural Life
Award for Ireland’s Tidiest Town 2023 goes to Laois
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has announced the winner of the 2023 TidyTowns competition today (Friday, October...
Rural Life
Minister outlines strategy to promote rural communities
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, today (Tuesday, August 8) published her department’s new Statement of Strategy. The...
Agri-Business
Small food businesses urged to apply for LEADER funding
Small food businesses have been urged to apply for grants as part of an additional call for applications to the...