Farming
Farming related posts and information articles by Sean Canney TD for the constituency of East Galway in the West of Ireland
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02, 2021
South Galway (Gort Lowlands) Flood Relief Scheme Feasibility Study Report Published
I welcome the publication of the South Galway (Gort Lowlands) Flood Relief Scheme Feasibility Report which has proven that a scheme to create flood relief is feasible and show a cost benefit. “The flooding in [...]
22
02, 2021
Calls for urgent intervention to offset losses on Irish Beef Industry
I am calling for urgent action by Government and specifically from Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue in the area of the beef Industry. 'Irish beef finishers are facing catastrophic losses in bringing their product to market [...]
14
01, 2021
Welcome continuation of TAMS for farmers.
I welcome the announcement by the Minister for Agriculture to facilitate the continuation of the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) with Tranche 21 of the scheme to open on the 16th January and will close [...]
7
12, 2020
Welcome tax relief for farm safety equipment in the Budget 2021
I welcome the introduction of acceleration of wear and tear tax allowances for farm safety equipment in the Finance Bill. The inclusion of this incentive will help farmers to write off the cost of the [...]
28
11, 2020
Long Term Impact Charge add thousands to costs of Group Water Schemes
The Long Term Impact Charge which is now a component of the road opening licence charge is driving the cost of laying water mains through the roof. The cost of the charge is €30 per [...]
24
11, 2020
Canney welcomes advance payments for Sheep Welfare Scheme
Seán Canney TD today welcomes the announcement that advance payments for year four of the Sheep Welfare Scheme are now underway. The scheme will see €14,7 million paid to over 18,200 farmers. ‘The advance payments [...]
19
11, 2020
Welcomed the payment of €46.6 million under the new Beef Finisher Payment Scheme
I welcome this payment as 1,854 Galway farmers benefited with an average payment of €1,177 which equates to almost €2 million “I welcome the supports to farmers at this time. The beef sector needs to [...]
26
10, 2020
Calls on Government to review restriction on Marts
I have called on the Minister for Agriculture and the Government to review the restrictions imposed on livestock marts. “As a result of the level 5 restrictions, marks are in crisis and cattle prices are [...]
18
10, 2020
Welcomes announcement of €56 million to Galway Farmers
“I welcome the announcement that advance payments under the Basic Payment Scheme, worth in excess of €56 million to Galway farmers, have commenced today. These payments are a vital support for farmers across the county [...]
28
09, 2020
Supports calls to develop the Wool Industry in Ireland
I have called on the Government to support the Wool Industry in Ireland. In Ireland the value of wool has dropped and is considered worthless at present. As a product wool is natural, it is [...]