Minister announces commencement of payments under the 2011 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, TD, today announced the commencement of payments to farmers under the 2011 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme. âIn total, these payments are worth in the region of âŹ220 million and are payable to in excess of 100,000 farmersâ, the Minister explained. âI am particularly pleased to […]
Government secures agreement on EIA regulations for on-farm developments
Government has secured a series of reforms which will reverse findings of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in respect of certain categories of farm development and activities and bring Irelandâs implementation of environmental impact assessment (EIA) in line with the requirements of the EU Directive. The EIA Directive requires member state, including Ireland, to […]
Summer Newsletter 2011
Below is a link to my Summer Newsletter which is being distributed this week to houses in County Clare. I hope it is of some use to you. Summer Newsletter 2011