The latest report on CAP payments into Ireland for 2015 show once again what I have been saying for so long about the lopsided way the payments are skewed towards…
Agriculture It appears that the agreed figure for the sheep sector of 25 million Euro will be paid but we are waiting to see what will happen with regard to…
In 2015, there were 53 tax weeks, this is something that people may have noticed on their last pay cheque of the year. However not many know that they may…
In the forthcoming budget it is very important that the Agriculture Minister Michael Creed ensures that funding is put aside for the ‘forgotten farmer’ as they have been left behind…
It is baffling that the EU has approved the merger of Slaney and AIBP today (a 50% takeover) when you consider that just a few years ago they refused Ryanair…
I have been lobbying the Minister to provide funding for extra Rural Social Scheme workers and an extension for Community Employment and Tus schemes in the forthcoming budget. The Minister…
I have been contacted by a number of very concerned people today, who have informed me that plans are in train to make major changes to the delivery of mental…
Despite the alleged upturn in the economy the Government must do something for middle income earners in Tuesday’s budget. I would be proposing a substantial cut in the USC rate…
It is imperative that the Departments of Finance, Social Protection and Agriculture recognise the problems that exist with regard to farmers and the Fair Deal Scheme and there should be…
EU and Irish legislation on the disposal of tyres is causing major problems around the country for many people. At the moment the price of new tyres is affected by…