Flood Risk Management Projects Should Be Fast-Tracked – IFA
Attending the launch of the Flood Risk Management Plans in Athlone, IFA Flood Project Team Chairman Padraic Joyce said the progress was welcome, but farmland impacted by flooding has to be part of the plans. The CFRAMS cannot focus on urban areas alone and has to be extended to provide flood risk management plans […]
Minister Has To Act On Teagasc Fodder Survey – IFA
The meeting of the Fodder Action Group in Sligo confirmed that over 85% of farmers surveyed in the region have, on average, less than half of the fodder they need for the winter. The Action Group was established by the Minister following a meeting with IFA last week. IFA Padraic Joyce said, “These […]
IFA Welcomes Commencement Of Shannon Maintenance Work
IFA Flood Project Chairman Padraic Joyce has welcomed the commencement of maintenance work on the River Shannon, and called for a continuous programme that will help address the ongoing problems of summer flooding and mitigate flooding in winter. At a meeting with OPW Minister, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran yesterday, Padraic Joyce acknowledged that after many […]
More Recognition Given To Farm Losses On Flooded Land – IFA
IFA Flood Project Chairman Padraic Joyce has welcomed the new criteria issued by the Office of Public Works (OPW) for determining whether and to what extent projects will get supported under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Padraic Joyce said IFA raised this issue some time ago and had presented detailed […]
IFA Impresses On Minister Canney Need For Action On Flooding
At a meeting with OPW Minister Sean Canney, IFA President Joe Healy said farmers have an expectation that significant efforts will be made to alleviate flooding, which has become more frequent in recent times. Joe Healy said the consultation on the recently published Draft Shannon CFRAM is an opportunity to put in place measures […]