Minister Ring’s Commitment To Extend The Walks Scheme Welcome – IFA

IFA National Hill Committee Chairman Flor McCarthy has welcomed the commitment given by Minister for Rural Affairs, Michael Ring to extend the number of walks covered by The Walks Scheme.   At a meeting of Comhairle na Tuaithe the recreational consultative body, attended by the Minister this week, Flor McCarthy said that the current Walks […]

Court Judgement On Hill Walking Of Serious Concern To Farmers

IFA Hill Committee Chairman Pat Dunne has expressed concern on behalf of hill farmers at the recent court judgement awarding damages to a claimant following an incident while walking on the Wicklow Mountains.   While the judgement relates to property owned by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, farmers will be very wary of the […]