General Information

Below you will find general articles relating to the areas of interest within the Rural Development Programme 2007 - 2013

Career Opportunities in Meath Partnership

July 28, 2010
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A number of exciting opportunities have arisen within Meath Partnership, and they are seeking to engage five specialists to enable them to develop and drive a number of new strategic initiatives under the LEADER Programme.

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Why care about regions? A new approach to regional policy

July 27, 2010
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The Western Development Commission has just published a short Policy Briefing “Why care about regions? A new approach to regional policy.”  It is based on analysis conducted by the WDC and draws on findings from recent work by the OECD on the role of regions and their contribution to national growth. It highlights the [...]

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High nature value farming case studies in north Connemara and the Aran Islands

July 26, 2010
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Traditional extensive farming practices have helped to create the Irish landscape, as we know it today. Much of the natural and cultural heritage that we encounter in Ireland today is influenced by, or has evolved, in response to these interactions, such as our flower-rich grasslands, and our networks of stone walls. Maintaining that heritage relies on [...]

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Wildlife Tourism in Scotland

June 22, 2010
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New research shows wildlife tourism plays a vital part in Scotland’s rural economy, pulling in millions of pounds and also creating many hundreds of job opportunities.

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South Kerry goes green– New Eco-Certification Scheme

June 21, 2010
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A group of 55 South Kerry tourism businesses have become the first in Ireland to be certified under the Green Tourism Business Scheme.

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Deadline for public submissions on CAP extended

June 10, 2010

The deadline for submissions to the public debate on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy post-2013 has been extended to close of business on Friday the 11th of June, 2010.

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Minister Smith calls for the future CAP to support farm incomes, encourage competitiveness and innovation and promote sustainability

June 3, 2010
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Speaking at the meeting of the Council of Agriculture Ministers held in Merida, Spain, Tuesday, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD said that “the future common agricultural policy (CAP) must support farm incomes and address the issue of price and income volatility while at the same time avoiding market distortions”.

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Major progress in renewable energy in Ireland

May 31, 2010
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Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Eamon Ryan has welcomed the Renewable Energy in Ireland report by Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland which reveals that the share of electricity generated from renewable energy sources in 2009 was 14.4%, two-thirds of which was wind, ensuring that Ireland is well on track to fulfil Government targets [...]

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Launch of “Communities and Business Working Together” guide

May 31, 2010
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On Monday, May 17th, Pat Carey T.D., Minister at the Department of Community, Equality And Rural Affairs launched an innovative new guide entitled, “Communities and Business Working Together” at an event in the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin. The guide, published by non profit organisation Business in the Community Ireland and sponsored by Diageo Ireland and Ulster [...]

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Bio-energy support price structure announces

May 24, 2010

The Government’s new support price structure for bio-energy - the use of natural materials for the production of electricity - has been announced.

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