TAMS Momentum Must Continue – IFA
IFA Rural Development chair John Curran has welcomed an update from the Department of Agriculture that close on half of TAMS Tranche 1 applications have now been approved, with payment claims for ‘mobile’ investments and those within seven of the ten TAMS scheme now open. Claims for investments within the Animal Welfare; Nutrient Management Scheme; […]
Biodiversity Action Plan Recognises Role Farmers are Playing
IFA Environment & Rural Affairs chair John Murphy said it is encouraging to see that the 4th National Biodiversity Action Plan recognises the scale of the work that’s ongoing by farmers to improve biodiversity. “It is important to note that Irish farmers are already contributing strongly to biodiversity. On average, farms in Ireland have about 13% […]
Lough Derg RNLI hosts ‘Lap of the Lake’ RNLI Charity Cycle on 11 May 2024
Following the great success of the Lap the Lake RNLI charity cycles in 2022 and 2023, the Lough Derg RNLI Fundraising committee are inviting participants again this year. The cycle will take place Saturday 11 May. Cyclists who took part in the previous two years raised significant funds for the RNLI’s local lifeboat station, operated by volunteers […]
Holiday World Show Dublin welcomes over 25,000 visitors
Holiday World Show Dublin, which took place this weekend, in the RDS Simmonscourt saw over 25,000 visitors looking for expert travel advice, show-only deals and the opportunity to win holiday prizes. Maria Hourican, CEO, Business Exhibitions, organisers of Holiday World Show, said “This year’s show was filled with new exhibitors, new energy and excitement. […]
‘New Year, New You’ spending takes off in first two weeks of January
Spending on gyms up 17% versus last year, sports clubs up 40% Bank of Ireland credit and debit card data for the first two weeks of January reveals that ‘New Year, New You’ spending in gyms and sports clubs shot upwards compared to last January. Many consumers are focusing on fitness and health, with spending on […]
Annual survey results reveal Increase in bookings for travel agents
The Irish Travel Agents Association survey finds that 2023 was a success for members Survey results released on the eve of Ireland’s largest travel and tourism event In advance of Holiday World Show, Ireland’s largest travel and tourism event, opening in the RDS Simmonscourt this weekend, the Irish Travel Agents Association released the results […]
Calling All Entrepreneurs: Nominations for 2024 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year programme now open
The 2024 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ (EOY) programme is open for nominations. Entrepreneurs from emerging, established, and international businesses operating across all industry sectors are invited to submit their nominations by 29th Feb 2024. The theme for this year’s programme is The Trailblazers. Entrepreneurial trailblazers are true leaders with the courage and capacity to plot and […]
IFA Meet Revenue Commissioners on VAT Refund Issue
IFA President Francie Gorman led a delegation to meet the Revenue Commissioners this week on the issue of VAT rebates to farmers who have carried out essential works on their farms. Under VAT 58 rules, farmers who aren’t registered for VAT, can reclaim VAT on certain capital expenditure items. Issues have arisen in recent months […]
The evidence is clear: Climate change is happening – EPA
Ireland’s Climate Change Assessment is the first comprehensive and authoritative assessment of the state of knowledge of climate change in Ireland. We are living in and experiencing a changing climate. In line with global trends, 16 of the 20 warmest years in Ireland have occurred since 1990. More action is needed to meet Ireland’s legally binding emissions […]
95% Plan to Engage with Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme
94% consider the impact their recycling will have on future generations 82% support the introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme Over three-quarters of consumers believe they can make a difference to the environment by recycling drinks containers Re-turn, Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme goes live on 1 February 2024. From this date onwards, when consumers […]
