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Ireland's Tidiest Town revealed in Co. Cork
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys today (Friday, November 1) announced Ballincollig, Co. Cork as Ireland’s Tidiest Town...
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Nearly €100,000 allocated to Cork County Council for dog control
Cork County Council has been allocated almost €100,000 under the government’s dog control initiative for local authorities. Minister for Rural...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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Humphreys will not seek re-election at next general election
Minister Heather Humphreys has today (Sunday, October 20), announced she will not seek re-election at the next general election and that she will...
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Community centres investment fund deadline extended
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has extended the closing date for the Community Centres Investment Fund by...
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Taoiseach and minister pay tribute to agricultural show committees
Taoiseach Simon Harris and Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys have both praised the dedication of more than...
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Coillte allocated €3m to enhance amenities at forest parks
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has today (Thursday, August 15) announced funding of €3 million to develop...
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Rural Social Scheme expansion to farmers without herd number
A review of the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) has recommended that it be expanded to include people engaged in farming...
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Minister Humphreys expands Mountain Access Project
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has today (Thursday, June 27) announced the expansion of the Mountain Access...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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Farmers in Co. Donegal received the most Farm Assist payments in 2023
Farmers in Co. Donegal received the most Farm Assist payments compared to any other county in 2023, according to latest...
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'No plans' for farmer compensation fund for dog attacks on livestock
The suggestion of a compensation fund for farmers whose livestock have been attacked by dogs has been dismissed in the...
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Minister seeks legal advice on banning XL bully dogs
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys is seeking advice from the Attorney General on how a ban on...
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ICA among almost 500 women's groups to receive funding
The Irish Countrywomen’s Association (ICA) is among almost 500 women’s groups nationwide for which funding has been announced by Minister...
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Carers to receive €1,850 grant from tomorrow
The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, has confirmed that the Carer’s Support Grant will be paid to 132,000 carers...
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Minister 'appalled' after woman dies in dog attack
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has offered her sympathies to the family of a young woman who...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
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Rural communities to 'benefit' from €16.1m investment - minister
Today (Tuesday, June 4), the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, announced a €16.1 million investment to...
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68 'town teams' to receive funding - Humphreys
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has today (Friday, May 17) announced funding of almost €700,000 to support...
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€164m announced for regeneration projects in rural Ireland
Record funding of €164 million for 30 landmark regeneration projects across the country has been announced by Minister for Rural...
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€20m announced for projects in rural towns and villages
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has today (Monday, April 29) announced funding of over €20 million to...