Bord Snip's agriculture cuts to be discussed

The consequences of An Bord Snip Nua's recommendations on how to save money in the agriculture sector will be discussed today.

The consequences of An Bord Snip Nua's recommendations on how to save money in the agriculture sector will be discussed today.

Among Colm McCarthy's proposals were a cut in Teagasc staff numbers, the closure of the REPS 4 Scheme and ending the suckler cow scheme.

The Irish Farmers Association is to outline an alternative set of proposals when it appears before the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture later.

Fianna Fáil TD Johnny Brady, chairman of the committee, said savings had to be achieved in an efficient and balanced way.

more courts articles

Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

More in this section

Irish homelessness Government criticised for missing social and affordable housing targets
National Risk Assessment for Ireland Tánaiste urges Israel ‘to show humanity’ and allow more aid into Gaza
Lego set based on RNLI lifeboat could soon become a reality Lego set based on RNLI lifeboat could soon become a reality
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited