Person: Minister for Rural Affairs

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Armed Gardaí patrolling streets of Longford

Gardaí in Longford have set up daily patrols by the armed response unit to deal with the outbreak of violence between feuding local families.

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Letter to the Editor: ‘Ambassador Spillane’ should be diplomatic

Rural post offices’ future: Technology sounds last post

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Increase in urban foxes ‘causing problems’

Regeneration and repair schemes - The decline of rural Ireland

After much effing and blinding a government deal is done — probably

Labour vows social supports for young farmers and artisans

More assistance to small farmers to keep their farms viable is the main feature of Labour’s plan for agriculture.

Thu, 25 Feb, 2016

Carey: FF will not block laws to limit corporate donations

Minister for Rural Affairs Pat Carey has said there will no deliberate attempt by Fianna Fáil to frustrate the passing of legislation to tackle corporate donations.

Thu, 22 Jul, 2010

Minister announces €425m for rural development

A €425m Government programme has been announced for the development of rural areas.

Tue, 20 May, 2008

Lack of data hinders debate on one-off housing

DEBATE about the desirability of one-off housing has raged since the 1980s although in the early days the argument was more about aesthetics than environmental and social sustainability with many builders accused of destroying the landscape with incongruous Spanish-style villas, mock Palladian mansions and mini-Southforks.

Tue, 01 Jan, 2008

Work gets underway today on Western Rail Corridor

Work is due to get underway today on the first phase of the Western Rail Corridor.

Fri, 16 Nov, 2007

McAleese to open Ploughing Championships

President Mary McAleese will today open one of the biggest agricultural shows in Europe.

Tue, 25 Sep, 2007

O'Cuiv denies Govt split over Aer Lingus crisis

The Minister for Rural Affairs Eamon O'Cuiv has denied that the Government is split over the controversial Aer Lingus decision to axe its Shannon to Heathrow route.

Sun, 19 Aug, 2007

More turbulence as Ó Cuív adds voice to opposition

THE screw tightened on Aer Lingus yesterday over its proposed Shannon/Heathrow service shutdown with a second senior Cabinet minister adding his voice to the growing opposition.

Fri, 17 Aug, 2007

New scheme planned to help rural publicans

A new scheme to help rural pubs hit by stricter drink-driving laws could be introduced in the next few months.

Tue, 09 Jan, 2007

Farmers urged to take diversification opportunities

Farmers struggling to earn a living from mainstream farming activity are being urged to diversify into other areas and take advantage of new opportunities.

Thu, 14 Sep, 2006

Government accused of letting west go into 'serious decline'

The official body that promotes economic and social development in the west has accused the Government of failing to prioritise rural development.

Thu, 15 Jun, 2006

Cullen announces one-off housing regulations

Environment Minister Martin Cullen has announced the new regulations governing the construction of one-off houses in rural areas.

Thu, 04 Mar, 2004

Minister to announce new regulations on one-off housing

Environment Minister Martin Cullen is due to announce new regulations today governing the construction of one-off houses in rural areas.

Thu, 04 Mar, 2004

O’Cuiv: 'One-off housing necessary'

Eamon O’Cuiv, the Minister for Rural Affairs, has reiterated his support for one-off housing in the countryside.

Fri, 07 Nov, 2003