IFA Will Not Attend Tomorrow’s Farmers’ Charter Talks


THE Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) will not attend the Farmers’ Charter negotiations with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine which are scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday).  IFA President Tim Cullinan said IFA will not be attending any further negotiations until they meet with Minister Charlie McConalogue to discuss the proposed delay in farm payment dates […]


Rathmullan pier to close for eight months


REFURBISHMENT works that will close Rathmullan pier for eight months could begin as soon as March. A tender document has just been published looking for a contractor to take on the overhaul of the busy marine infrastructure. It is nine months since Minister for Agriculture and the Marine Charlie McConalogue allocated €3.5 million to the revamp. Advertisement […]