Is your car over 15 years old? Follow this advice from the AA
Following yesterday’s announcement by two of Ireland’s major motor insurers that they will no longer provide cover for cars beyond 15 years old AA Ireland is offering advice for affected motorists. Firstly, we would urge any motorists who have 15 year old cars not to panic. There are still many other insurance providers who will […]
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IFA Calls On Co-Os To Stop The Milk Price Slide
With Town of Monaghan the last milk purchaser to cut its June milk price by 1c/l to 28c/l incl VAT this week, IFA National Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary called on co-ops to arrest the milk price slide. He said co-ops need to focus on internal efficiencies, lower margins, and where necessary consolidation with other […]
ŠKODA Fabia Monte Carlo Now On Sale
The new ŠKODA Fabia Monte Carlo has gone on sale in ŠKODA dealerships across the country. First revealed at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the model will be available as both a hatchback and Combi Estate version and is the flagship of the Fabia range. The Fabia Monte Carlo comes to Ireland with a choice […]
IFA Welcomes New Tams II Schemes
IFA President Eddie Downey has welcomed the announcement by Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney of the introduction of two additional TAM II schemes under the Rural Development Programme. He said that all remaining schemes should be open by the end of the month. This scheme is vital for the long-term future of agriculture, while boosting economic […]
Minister Varadkar Must Step Up Or Step Aside
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has launched a scathing attack on the Minister for Health Leo Varadkar and the Minister of State Kathleen Lynch for what he has termed the near total dereliction of their duty to improve the provision of mental health services in the South East. Deputy McGrath made his comments after The Mental […]
IFA Urges Consumers To Check Country Of Origin Of Pork And Poultry
Speaking at a protest outside a butcher shop in Laois, IFA Pigs Committee Chairman Pat O’Flaherty called on consumers to check that retailers’ claims to support Irish suppliers match the reality. “Some butchers, retailers and food service outlets trade strongly on their declared support for Irish suppliers, but in reality a lot of the pork […]
GIY and Renault Launch Summer Food Growing Initiative
GIY and Renault are calling on all food growers to snap a #GrowItYourSelfie to help raise funds for GIY’s pioneering food education centre, GROW HQ, which will open in 2016. The not-for-profit organisation has joined forces with Renault for the final phase of its fundraising campaign for GROW HQ, and the most popular GrowItYourSelfie, as voted by […]
Investment In Agriculture Direct Route To Balanced Economic Recovery
Launching IFA’s pre-budget submission INVESTING IN AGRICULTURE TO DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH in Dublin, IFA President Eddie Downey said achieving a balanced economic recovery across the country must be a key Government objective in this October’s budget. “Throughout the downturn, the primary agriculture and agri-food sector delivered increased employment and export earnings, contributing significantly to […]
Call For Policy On The Weight of School Bags
Speaking at a Seanad Commencement Debate on the 16th July, Senator Gerard Craughwell called on the Minister for Education and Science to develop policy on the weight of school bags. While there was a dearth of empirical research, Senator Craughwell said that there was ample anecdotal evidence to suggest that many children are carrying […]
ALONE Express Disappointment Over Fair Deal Scheme
ALONE, the charity that provides services for older people in need, has today expressed disappointment at the scope of the Government’s Fair Deal Scheme review. CEO of ALONE, Sean Moynihan said, “While we welcome the review and the fact that it introduced no increases for older people, we are disappointed that after three years […]