Person: Ruairi Deasy

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Farmers protest at bank

UP to 250 IFA members staged a protest outside the Bank of Ireland, in Tralee, Co Kerry, yesterday over losses suffered by farmers following the closure of the Tralee Beef and Lamb meat factory.

Wed, 20 Oct, 2004

Dillon retains IFA seat for two-years

John Dillon is to lead the 85,000 member Irish Farmers Association for a second two-year term beginning in January.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2003

No thanks, to a civil servant for every 25 farms

IFA says there is now one civil servant policing every 25 farmers, and the Association’s Deputy President, Ruairi Deasy has warned against the industry becoming top heavy with costly administration.

Thu, 13 Feb, 2003

Island farmers seek financial help

A campaign was being launched today to highlight serious problems confronting farmers on the 17 islands off the south and west coasts of Ireland.

Mon, 25 Mar, 2002