Farming
Farming related posts and information articles by Sean Canney TD for the constituency of East Galway in the West of Ireland
Farming related posts and information articles by Sean Canney TD for the constituency of East Galway in the West of Ireland
I have again highlighted the unfair treatment of self-employed people when they fall sick. At present they cannot avail of Illness Benefit and often have no income when they are out sick. The person cannot [...]
Mountbellew Wastewater Treatment Scheme needs to progress as a matter of urgency to meet the demand created by the announcement of the Veterinary College at ATU Mountbellew. Following the announcement that Mountbellew ATU Campus has [...]
I have expressed concern the ACRES scheme as designed is not delivering the expected support for farmers. I am being contacted by farmers whose applications are now being checked by the Department of Agriculture scientists [...]
Sean Canney Independent TD along with the Independent Regional Group of TDs published their pre-budget submission 2025 today urging the Government to adopt an integrated approach with clear, actionable goals in its final budget. The [...]
I welcome the deferral of the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) to allow amendments to be made to exempt functional farm holdings from the tax. “This is a matter I raised the then Taoiseach Leo [...]
I have called on the Government to intervene and instruct Uisce Éireann not to increase water charges for farmers or businesses currently. The increase in electricity and other input cost have made trading difficult for [...]
I have received confirmation from the Minister for Agriculture that the deadline for the spreading of Lime has been extended to the 31st of October 2024. “The extension is positive decision and will give farmers [...]
I along with the Regional Group of TDs has taken a significant step to address the concerns of farmers across Ireland by moving a motion in Dáil Éireann next Wednesday (12th June) to secure a [...]
I congratulate the communities in Kilrickle, Kilcooley and Cappataggle on the completion and turning on of water to the houses and farms. The pipework network has now been completed on the Kilrickle Water Supply Scheme [...]