Category: Business

  • Lowry Raises Concerns with Minister and the Tanaiste regarding Roadbridge

    Lowry Raises Concerns with Minister and the Tanaiste regarding Roadbridge

    ‘This is a shattering setback for workers and their families and a major blow to the economy of Mid-West Region. ‘A big number of impacted employees and subcontractors are from across Tipperary. ‘Yesterday the workforce were told by the Receiver Grant Thornton that all employees had now entered a 30 day calendar period called “Collection…

  • All Farmers Applying for Environment Scheme Payments Must be Paid in 2023

    All Farmers Applying for Environment Scheme Payments Must be Paid in 2023

    The new AECM proposes to have up to 50,000 farmers participating and it’s planned to open the scheme over at least two tranches.  Tranche 1 is scheduled to open in quarter 4 2022, with scheme participation commencing in January 2023.  Tranche 2 is to open for applications in quarter 4 2023, with scheme participation commencing…

  • Browne makes appeal in Dáil to address energy costs impacts on family carers

    Browne makes appeal in Dáil to address energy costs impacts on family carers

    Teachta Browne said: “I was recently contacted by a Co Tipperary family whose son who has certain needs that require the assistance of particular medical devices and machines. “Because of the inadequate level of funding that carers receive, that family has a pay-as-you-go electricity meter installed, in order to keep an eye on their electricity…

  • McNamara calls for refugee reception centre at Shannon Airport

    McNamara calls for refugee reception centre at Shannon Airport

    Deputy McNamara says Ukrainian refugees arriving in Shannon on flights originating from Poland are having to wait many hours for transportation, including by taxi minibus, to take them to the reception centre at Dublin Airport. “I contacted Minister McEntee today to highlight the unnecessary discrepancy between the manner in which Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland…

  • Changes to the Fair Deal Information Webinar 

    Changes to the Fair Deal Information Webinar 

    “This information webinar is an important opportunity for farm families to familiarise themselves with the Fair Deal scheme and the conditions to qualify for the 3-year cap on farm assets”, said Alice Doyle. She said the changes introduced for farmers availing of the scheme mean that under financial assessment of the scheme, if they meet…

  • IFA Dairy Chair Calls for Suspension of Food Vision Dairy Group

    IFA Dairy Chair Calls for Suspension of Food Vision Dairy Group

    “Obviously our first thoughts are with the people of the Ukraine, but we have to recognise that food security is now a much bigger political priority,” he said. “On Sunday, we had the Minister calling for a ‘wartime effort’ to produce more food. Then on Monday, we had his officials telling us they were considering…

  • Tipperary ETB to provide free period products to learners 

    Tipperary ETB to provide free period products to learners 

    The ‘Worryfree’ campaign will see Tipperary ETB along with seven other Education and Training Boards (ETBs) across the country provide free, sustainable period products to learners and staff. The campaign has been launched following the publication of the Government’s ‘Period Poverty in Ireland’ report last year, which found that up to 85,000 women are at…

  • Years Farmed Must Qualify Women for TAMS

    Years Farmed Must Qualify Women for TAMS

    “I am very encouraged by the Minister comments with regards to the importance of gender balance to the long-term sustainable future of Irish farming,” said Alice Doyle. “The contribution of women to Irish agriculture is significant but often undervalued. It is vital that women farmers are actively encouraged to apply for TAMS and that any…

  • Transatlantic air services resume today at Shannon Airport after almost two years  Return of US air services

    Transatlantic air services resume today at Shannon Airport after almost two years Return of US air services

    After almost two years, transatlantic flights have resumed at Shannon Airport, restoring crucial connectivity to the region, and boosting the region’s economy. This week, Aer Lingus have resumed their services to Boston and New York/JFK from Shannon. Daily flights to Boston resumed today, with a daily New York/JFK service restarting tomorrow, 11th March. This marks the…

  • Government Must do More for Farmers on Fuel Costs

    Government Must do More for Farmers on Fuel Costs

    “If the Government is serious about encouraging farmers to grow more grass and crops and produce more food, they should suspend all excise duty and carbon tax on agri diesel (Marked Gas Oil) for farmers and farm contractors,” he said. “If farmers are to sow more crops and grow more grass, it will require increased…