€500 million EU aid package will benefit farmers in Clare
The announcement of a €500 million EU aid package is good news for farmers in County Clare. We are waiting to find out how much will be allocated to Irish farmers. This fund will be used to ensure the provision of a 70% rate of advance payment payable under the direct payment schemes. The package […]
Steady economic recovery continues with 24.6% drop in Live Register since 2012 – Carey
A 24.6% drop in the Live Register since the launch of the Action Plan for Jobs in 2012 indicates the steady growth in the economy in County Clare. Each week in 2015 over 1,300 jobs have been added to the economy showing that the Government’s plan to get the economy back on track is working. […]
EU must do more to help dairy farmers and stabilise markets
The dairy industry in Ireland is a huge driver in this economy and employs as many people outside the farm gate as it does inside the gate. Farming as an industry sees peaks and troughs and is at the mercy at times of international markets and geo political events. I believe there is a […]