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FG proposal on local authority functions would halt the spread of economic recovery – IMPACT

Posted by on February 23, 2016 · Leave a Comment 

“If local government continues to be picked apart, rural communities and smaller towns will be denied the opportunity to have a say in how their services are delivered as well as being denied the fruits of economic recovery” – Peter Nolan, national secretary, IMPACT     IMPACT trade union has criticised Fine Gael’s proposal to […]

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Rural Ireland Has To Share In Economic Recovery – IFA President Tells Politicians On Opening Day Of Ploughing Championships

Posted by on September 22, 2015 · Leave a Comment 

Speaking at the opening day of the Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois, IFA President Eddie Downey said the Association would be sending a clear message to all politicians visiting the IFA stand: Government action is needed to ensure the economic recovery in Dublin and the main cities is fully reflected throughout rural Ireland.   […]

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Investment In Agriculture Direct Route To Balanced Economic Recovery

Posted by on July 23, 2015 · Leave a Comment 

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 […]

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