Online application process opens for farm schemes; info packs in the post
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine today announced that the application process for the 2022 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and the other related schemes has now opened. Over the coming days, farmers will be receiving a BPS information pack in the post containing their maps and land details…
Minister reminds farmers of deadline for various schemes
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has today reminded farmers that the deadline for submitting their 2021 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) applications online is midnight on Monday 17th May. This is also the deadline for the related submission of applications for Transfer of…
Pringle concerned over use of public land for private housing
A Donegal TD has voiced concern about plans to hand over State or local authority land for private housing. It was one of a number of moves revealed yesterday during a meeting between Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy and the chief executives of local authorities throughout the country. Three new schemes…
Gallagher asks for review of schemes
A Donegal TD is calling on the Minister for Social Protection to review current staffing in community schemes. Pat the Cope Gallagher says the current system places restrictions on programmes such as the Community Employment, Tús and Rural Social Schemes. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Deputy Gallagher says he asked Minister…
Donegal councillor wants help for towns and villages with funding applications
A Donegal county councillor is calling on the council to give more help to local community groups in towns and villages looking for funding under various grants and schemes. Under a new town and village renewal scheme announced recently by Minister Heather Humphreys, towns and villages must do a so-called…
Fitzmaurice says farmers face ‘astronomical’ costs to take part in schemes
An Independent TD has hit out at the costs to farmers who are participating in various schemes, such as GLAS. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice has described the costs involved — and which farmers have to pay — as astromonical. And he has called on the government to investigate Teagasc, agricultural planners…