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Taoiseach praises agricultural show committees for work in 2024
Grace Hoare
Taoiseach Simon Harris and Minister Heather Humphreys acknowledged the hard work and dedication that local show committees put into organise agricultural shows.
14 August 2024 News
Fuel allowance expanded to farmers in Rural Social Scheme
The scheme is a means-tested payment to assist pensioners and other long-term social welfare recipients with their winter heating costs.
22 June 2024 News
Map: majority of Farm Assist recipients in the west
Overall, there has been a 33% decrease in the number of farmers receiving Farm Assist over the past five years.
Greenways and walking trails to received over €16m in funding
Minister Heather Humphreys has announced a €16.1m investment in outdoor recreation activities, which will fund 69 projects.
4 June 2024 News
Bursary to support masters in rural development launched
A bursary to support six masters students in rural development has been launched. With a value of €60,000, two students will be chosen by the three partner universities.
27 May 2024 News
The show will go on
Ray Brady, president of the Irish Shows Association, outlines a busy year ahead for the country's shows.
1 May 2024 Shows & showing
Over €40m to improve rural roads and laneways
Minister Heather Humphreys has announced a record funding allocation of €40m for repairs and improvements of non-public rural roads and laneways.
23 April 2024 News
New campaign to remind dog owners of their responsibilities
Dog owners are to be reminded that they are responsible for controlling their dogs at all times.
22 April 2024 News