More Than 60pc Of Disabled People Struggle To Live On Disability
MORE than 60pc of people with disabilities are struggling to live on their income and many regularly have to go without food and heat to make ends meet, according to a wide-ranging survey by Rehab Group. As Rehab Group, one of the country’s largest disability charities, launches its pre-budget submission it surveyed almost 700 of […]
Irish Ferries Scarefest Package Announced
Irish Ferries has unveiled a ‘fright-fully’ attractive family package to Alton Towers Resort annual Scarefest – likely to appeal brave parents and children seeking an action-packed break this October. Valid for travel until November 3rd, the €459 deal sees two adults and two children under 11 enjoy three nights with breakfast in the nearby Best Western Tillington Hall Hotel, inclusive […]
Irish Farmers To Get EU €250m Cash Flow Boost
The European Commission has agreed to increase the Basic Payment Scheme to Irish farmers from 50% to 70%. The payment, amounting to €250 million and due on October 16th, follows recent adverse weather that has caused cash-flow difficulties for 139,000 farming families. Speaking at National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore this morning, Phil Hogan, European Commissioner for […]
“Clocking” Surges In Ireland
1 in 10 second hand cars for sale in Ireland has a false mileage displayed according to the largest study of its kind ever conducted. The figure is even worse for cars imported from the UK where nearly 1 in 5 has an unreliable or questionable mileage reading. The study was carried out by Cartell.ie […]
Lamb Supplies Tighter – IFA
IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman John Lynskey said lambs are a bit tighter at the factories this week, and with sterling back at 88p/€, the influx and influence of Northern lamb imports will be less. He said factories are looking for stock and paying from €4.70 to €4.80/kg with top-ups for groups and larger […]
Cattle Supplies Tighter As Beef Demand Remains Very Strong – IFA
IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said the beef trade is steady this week with the base price for steers at €3.80/kg and heifers making €3.90/kg. He said finished supplies are definitely tightening and demand remains very strong with some reports of top prices of €3.85 and €3.95/kg. In our main export market, the […]
Bord na Móna launches move to Bioenergy
New business- ‘Bord na Móna Bioenergy’ will supply 1.5million tonnes of biomass to Irish market Exit from peat to accelerate as company embraces carbon neutral energy Bord na Móna has launched its new Bioenergy business marking a critical step away from its traditional peat business towards renewable energy generation and supply. The announcement was […]
Citizens’ Assembly to kick off ground-breaking examination of Ireland’s response to climate change
On September 30th, the Citizens’ Assembly will begin a ground-breaking process in democratic decision-making on climate change. The Assembly will discuss the topic ‘how the State can make Ireland a leader in tackling climate change’. It will hear presentations from international experts and, after a second weekend of debate on November 5th, will vote on recommendations to […]
Solus Search For The Brightest Boots At National Ploughing Championships
Holly Brady (5) from Santry and Noah Lynch (5) launched the search for the Brightest Boots at the National Ploughing Championships coming up from September 19th -21st in Tullamore. Solus Light Bulbs are inviting all budding farmers and visitors to the National Ploughing Championships to upload a picture with their brightest boots or wellies to […]
