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Carbon Sinks From Agriculture And Forestry Continue To Play Important Role In Current EU Climate Talks – IFA

Posted by on July 11, 2016 · Leave a Comment 

IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney has received confirmation from the Department of Agriculture that the mitigation potential from Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry, particularly from afforestation, continues to be included in the ongoing negotiations with the European Commission for a Climate and Energy Framework to 2030.   He said, “Thousands of farm families […]

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Increased Enforcement Of Scrap Metal Laws Required To Deter Thefts – IFA

Posted by on May 13, 2016 · Leave a Comment 

IFA Environment and Rural Affairs Chairman Thomas Cooney has called on local authorities and An Garda Síochána to increase enforcement activity to ensure that metal thefts across rural Ireland do not increase further.   Speaking after a meeting of the National Metal Theft Forum he said, “IFA successfully lobbied for the introduction of new track […]

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