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Thursday 1 October 2020
Agriculture Minister Michael Creed said discussions were well underway among the various stakeholders.
Sheep farmer representatives plan to meet with government officials to discuss their problems with the inspections.
A new ICSA study looks at why agricultural crimes are not being reported to gardaí.
The animal was euthanised after being left in distress from morning until evening after sustaining a broken leg.
The ICSA sought to remove James Reynolds from senior positions he had held with the organisation.
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association claim that a retail price is unsustainable.
A young girl was killed in a farming accident over the weekend.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
More people have died on Irish farms this year than over the entire of 2013.
“Shops have no problem charging more than €5 for certain brands of mouthwash, which you essentially spit down the sink”.
ICSA says farmers are increasingly taking on childcare responsibilities during the busiest farming months of the year.
But all is not well in the beef sector, warns the ICSA.
Coveney announced €195 million for the disadvantaged areas scheme but a cost benefit view has farmers on edge.
An increase in livestock thefts has been reported in Cavan and Monaghan recently.
A 2011 survey by the Irish Charity Shops Association found that donations with a value of €11 million had been donated to bogus collectors.
Last year, 21 people died in farm related incidents, mainly injured by equipment and livestock.
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association says there have been a number of attacks on sheep in recent weeks.
The association said there is a need for a change in the tagging system as well as a comprehensive database like that for cattle.
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association is calling for vital farm schemes to be protected from cuts and a tougher stance on public sector pay and allowances.
Interest groups say the move could result in children from low-income families being refused maintenance assistance.
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association has warned of dangers of roaming dogs – especially when they are given to “irresponsible” owners at Christmas.
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association have appealed to the Government not to hand down further cuts to the sector.
TODAY IS THE first day of the government’s new Stay and Spend Scheme, aimed at encouraging people to spend in hospitality sectors in the coming months.
These sectors have been hit severely by Covid-19, and the scheme will see taxpayers able to avail of up to €125 back in tax credits from spending at pubs, restaurants, hotels, B&Bs and related businesses until the scheme ends on 30 April 2021.
However, to avail of the scheme you must have an income tax or USC liability against which the tax credit can be set. This means that the likes of some pensioners and the unemployed are not eligible.
And the scheme will only apply to businesses that have registered for the scheme (a full list is here).
So, today we’re asking you: Will you make use of the Stay and Spend Scheme?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Professor Kathleen Lynch argues that a class divide is feeding injustice into our education system.
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