New laws could be introduced to protect landowners from personal injury claims
It’s being reported today that the Minister for Agriculture is about to introduce new laws which will afford Landowners more protection from personal injury claims being made by members of the public. The Irish Independent, say the Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue told a public meeting…
McConalogue brings CAP plan to Cabinet
The Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConlogue will today present the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) plan to his cabinet colleagues. The plan, which must be submitted for ratification to the European Commission before the end of the year, will see €9.8bn in funding made available to 130,000 farm…
McConalogue expects more jobs despite emissions reduction
The Agriculture Minister says ‘significantly’ more jobs will be created in the farming sector in the next nine years – despite a dramatic fall in emissions. The Climate Action Plan calls for agriculture to cut emissions by 22 to 30 per cent by 2030. The agri-food sector employs…
North West Minister appeals for a ‘responsible opening’
Several businesses across the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal will open their doors for the first time today. Hairdressers, barbers and beauticians will reopen when restrictions ease later this morning. Click-and-collect retail can also return, along with appointment-only shopping in stores. The inter-county travel ban will…
Shass Mountain Farmers will recieve payments in 2021
The Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said that farmers and landowners affected by the Shass mountain landslide in Drumkeeran in July of last year can apply for their basic payments under CAP in 2021 using a force majeure clause. In order to apply for the basic payment scheme,…
McConalogue confident of country reaching vaccination target
A senior cabinet minister and Donegal TD says the government can now reach its vaccination targets, after a double boost yesterday. The Johnson and Johnson and AstraZeneca jabs have been approved for use in the over 50s. The government’s aiming to give 82 per cent of the adult population their…
McConalogue announces additional ports for Donegal
Four extra fishing Ports have been designated in Donegal for international vessels to operate from, the ports will be operational from the beginning of February and will enable Fishermen with UK registered vessels to land their catch in Killybegs, Greencastle, Burtonport and Rathmullan. As a result of the initial…