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- October 30th, 2015
- Shooting
Sale of Woodcock Prohibited – Republic of Ireland
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (WILDBIRDS) (WOODCOCK) REGULATIONS 2015. Date Released: Friday, October 30, 2015 S.I. No. 472 of 2015 EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (WILDBIRDS) (WOODCOCK) REGULATIONS 2015. The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, has made the European Communities (Wildbirds) (Woodcock) Regulations 2015 in exercise of the powers conferred on her by section 3 of…
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- October 1st, 2015
- Shooting
New Measures Introduced for Ireland’s Firearm Holders
Countryside Alliance Ireland is delighted that the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD, has recently announced a series of changes to the firearms licensing system in Ireland. This welcome news has been much sought after and has involved a concerted effort from all parties. Countryside Alliance Ireland…
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- September 23rd, 2015
- Shooting
Firearm certificate renewals – get them in on time
In order to assist the PSNI’s Firearms and Explosives Branch, CAI is urging members to submit their firearm certificate renewal applications at least six weeks prior to the date of expiry shown on their current firearm certificate. The minimum six week period is as stated on the PSNI’s covering letter…
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- August 7th, 2015
- Shooting
NI leading country sports organisations reach agreement on firearm fees and the banded system
We are delighted to advise that agreement has been reached on firearms fees and a banded system for rifles between an alliance of shooting and rural organisations, the Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The rural organisations include Countryside Alliance Ireland (CAI), The British…
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- June 25th, 2015
- Latest News
Barney White-Spunner receives the William Brownlow Award
Mr John Clarke (left) chairman of Countryside Alliance Ireland pictured receiving the William Brownlow award from Mr Paul Pringle (right) on behalf of Barney White-Spunner Executive Chairman of the Countryside Alliance for all his work in relation to lead shot and protecting the rural way of life. at todays press launch…
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- June 10th, 2015
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Proposed Dog Control Orders in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon
Draconian dog control measures are being proposed by Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon District Council. The proposed Order relates to the fouling of land by dogs and the removal of dog faeces. Countryside Alliance Ireland (CAI) promotes responsible dog ownership and keeping lands tidy for all users. However, the proposed Orders will apply…
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- May 27th, 2015
- Shooting
BWS Resigns from the Lead Ammunition Group over ‘abuses of process
The Executive Chairman of the Countryside Alliance, Sir Barney White-Spunner, has resigned from the Lead Ammunition Group (LAG) in protest at “abuses of process and evidence that render the group’s work so flawed it can never reach any scientific conclusions”. The LAG was set up under the Labour Government in…
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- May 20th, 2015
- Environmental & Rural
National crime survey to focus on rural concerns
The largest ever survey into crime in rural areas has been launched in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to investigate the true impact of offences on countryside communities. The survey, launched by the National Rural Crime Network (NRCN)*, backed by the Countryside Alliance and supported by the Home Office, is calling for…
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- May 20th, 2015
- Environmental & Rural
Show your support for Nature and Shooting
Countryside Alliance Ireland is calling on all those who love our wildlife and the countryside to respond to the European Commission’s proposal to review the Birds and Habitats Directive. The Nature Directives, as they are collectively known, have played an essential part in increasing our biodiversity and wildlife, while forming the…
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- May 5th, 2015
- Shooting
Brief Report on Meeting hosted by Frances Fitzgerald, Minister for Justice and Equality
Minister Fitzgerald had given a commitment that she would not make any decision in relation to the recommendations in the Firearms Licensing Review Report until she met the key stakeholders, including the organisations who represent those who use firearms for sporting purposes. As such, all stakeholders were called to…
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