Rural Life
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on the government to take immediate action on removing trees near electricity lines.
Agri-Business
General secretary of Independent Ireland, TD Richard O’Donoghue, has today (Friday July 11) 'slammed' the proposed agricultural tyre levy.
A Kerry TD has proposed a "subsidisation of fees for medical students in return for a set period practising in rural Ireland".
Agri Politics
TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has today confirmed her membership of the newly constituted independent technical group for the 34th Dáil
There is "a clear environmental, scientific and economic rationale" justifying the inclusion of dribble bar technology under TAMS, a TD said.
Environment
TD warns that the adoption of the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) "has far reaching implications" for those farming in rural areas of Ireland.
Farmers are tired of endless paperwork and the "hoops they have to jump through to qualify for different schemes", according to a TD.
Sinn Féin MEP, Chris MacManus has said a survey shows that, the desire to continue using cash in Irish society remains strong.
TD Fitzmaurice said that if the new housing guidelines were implemented then they would 'destroy' progress made in rural Ireland
Irish sheep farmers deserve to receive their fair share of Brexit compensation, according to the Regional Group of TDs.
Sheep News
The message for the government is that sheep farming is not a viable business to be in, independent TD for Galway East Sean Canney has said.
