IFA Encourages Farmers To Apply For New €100m BEAM Scheme
IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods has strongly encouraged all eligible beef and suckler farmers to apply for the new €100m BEAM scheme (Beef Exceptional Aid Measure). The scheme will open next Monday, Aug 19th and close on Sunday, Sept 8th. He said the Department of Agriculture have published the terms and conditions for […]
Dogs Trust offers FREE dog Microchipping Certificate Amnesty as part of National Chipping Week 2019
Today sees the launch of National Chipping Week, an annual nationwide campaign by Dogs Trust, Ireland’s largest dog welfare charity. Celebrity vet, Pete Wedderburn, also known as “Pete the Vet”, helped launch the campaign, which will run from the 12th – 18th of August in association with government approved microchipping database Fido. Since April 2016, when it […]
Statement from the Dyslexia Association of Ireland on the new criteria for Irish Exemptions
The Dyslexia Association of Ireland (DAI) welcomes the changes made to the Irish exemption criteria announced today by Minister Joe McHugh. The DAI have been lobbying for change to the exemption criteria for many years and believe that the changes announced today, if implemented properly, will help to create a more equitable and fairer educational […]
NPCPP Leaving Cert Helpline 2019, 1800-265-165
For many students, parents and guardians a new phase of life is about to begin. With the Leaving Cert results on the horizon new questions about what lies ahead are bound to arise. Help and advice is at hand. The National Parents Council Post Primary’s free phone (1800 265 165) and online service (helpline@npcpp.ie) will provide […]
Inland Fisheries Ireland warns anglers of rogue fishing license website
Inland Fisheries Ireland is alerting the public to a rogue website which claims to sell salmon and sea trout angling licenses for Ireland. The website, which carries Inland Fisheries Ireland branding, asks anglers for their personal and payment details however it does not supply legitimate fishing licenses. Anglers are reminded that the only authorised website […]
