Urgent calls for extension to application deadline for Shass Relief Scheme
There are urgent calls on the Agriculture Minister to extend the application deadline for the Shass Relief Scheme. Currently, applications need to be submitted by tomorrow, November 30th however it’s thought locally that serious outstanding questions as it relates to the scheme have yet to be answered. INHFA…
Aid package announced for Shass Mountain farmers
Landowners in Drumkeeran who were impacted by the landslide over two years ago are to finally receive compensation. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has announced an aid package to support affected farmers. The event happened on 28th June 2020. In a statement, Minister McConalogue described the bog slide…
Leitrim Councillor blasts delays in issuing compensation payments to Drumkeerin farmers
The plight of the farmers impacted by the landslide on Shass Mountain was included on te agenda at this month’s meeting of Councillors from the Manorhamilton Municpal District of Leitrim County Council. Cllr Mary Bohan raised the issue when she called for the compensation payments to be sorted for…
Farmers impacted by Shass Mountain landslide will get 2022 payments
It’s been confirmed farmers impacted by the Shass Mountain landslide in Co. Leitrim will get their 2022 payments under a force majeure clause. Approximately 170,000 tonnes of peat was deposited on lands as a result of the landslide in 2020. Sligo/Leitrim TD, Marian Harkin raised the issue in the Dail…
Local TD calls for Compensation be finalised for Shass Mountain Farmers
The government are being called on to set a date for a compensation package for those impacted by the Shass Mountain landslide near Drumkeerin. The landslide which took place in June 2020 caused significant damage to farms, roads and bridges in the Drumkeerin areas. Sligo Leitrim Independent…
Minister expects compensation for Shass Mountain farmers by early 2022
The Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalouge was in Drumkeerin today to meet with the local farmers and landowners impacted by the landslide which took place on Shass Mountain in June 2020. Minster McConalogue is the second Agricultural minister to visit the scene of the landslide which caused major damage…
Minister McConologue to meet with farmers impacted by Leitrim landslide
The Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalouge will visit Drumkeerin later today where he is expected to meet with local farmers and landowners impacted by the landslide which took place on Shass Mountain in June of last year. Minister McConalogue will be accompanied by the Minister of State at the…