by admin | Jul 17, 2017 | Press Releases
10 JULY 2017 ICSA rural development chairman Seamus Sherlock has called on the GAA to reflect on its decision to only show certain matches on Pay-TV, a decision which has left many unable to see crucial matches. “The championship is now heading into the knockout...
by admin | Jul 4, 2017 | Press Releases
4 JULY 2017 ICSA president Patrick Kent has said, “The financial costs of agricultural crime is an unacceptable burden and one that cannot be written off as part and parcel of life in rural Ireland.” Mr Kent was speaking following the publication of the second tranche...
by admin | Jun 30, 2017 | Press Releases
29 JUNE 2017 ICSA president Patrick Kent has said cardiac care services at Waterford University Hospital need to be fully resourced for weekend cover. Mr Kent was speaking following recent events which resulted in the tragic death of Waterford farmer Thomas Power. Mr...
by admin | Jun 28, 2017 | Press Releases
27 JUNE 2017 The High Court has today dismissed an application by Mr James Reynolds for an Interlocutory Injunction against ICSA. In so doing, the Interim Injunction granted to Mr Reynolds has now been set aside and full costs have been awarded to ICSA. The Hon Mr...
by admin | Jun 28, 2017 | Press Releases
27 JUNE 2017 ICSA president Patrick Kent has expressed strong reservations that Irish farmers will suffer a double whammy as a result of Brexit because there is no plan to make up the shortfall in the UK contribution to the EU budget. Speaking in Brussels last week,...
by admin | Jun 28, 2017 | Press Releases
14 JUNE 2017 ICSA president Patrick Kent has congratulated Leo Varadkar on being elected Taoiseach by Dáil Éireann, following his appointment as Fine Gael leader. Mr Kent said that the biggest challenge facing Mr Varadkar would be to work with both the EU and the UK...