You are here:
Home / Archives for Fair Deal Scheme
Posted by newsdesk1 on July 30, 2018 · Leave a Comment
IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Caroline Farrell has acknowledged the decision by Cabinet to reduce the burden on farm families with the introduction of a three-year cap on farm business assets under the Fair Deal scheme. She said it was important to move this forward in a speedy manner. Caroline Farrell also said […]
Posted by newsdesk1 on September 28, 2017 · Leave a Comment
An IFA delegation, led by President, Joe Healy and Farm Family & Social Affairs Chairperson, Maura Canning met with Jim Daly, Minister for Older People as part of the IFA’s ongoing campaign to secure changes to the Fair Deal scheme to protect the future viability of the family farm. Speaking after the meeting, IFA […]
Posted by newsdesk1 on January 18, 2017 · Leave a Comment
ALONE, the charity that supports older people to age at home, is calling on the government to make homecare a legal right, ensuring that all older people are supported to age in the community. Sean Moynihan, CEO of ALONE, commented, “The principle of ageing at home, and having the right and ability to do […]
Posted by newsdesk1 on July 20, 2015 · Leave a Comment
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 […]