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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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- April 13th, 2015
- Political
The law has changed – are you registered to vote?
The political parties have now launched their election campaigns and the long road to polling day, 7th May, has begun. First and foremost we ask you to ensure you are registered to vote, if you are eligible. NB the law has changed and you may need to re-register. Click here to register…
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- April 13th, 2015
- Shooting
RoI Review of Firearms Licensing – Interim Report
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has sent an interim report on its consideration of the Firearms Licencing Review. The Report, which contains seven interim recommendations, has been sent to Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald TD. It has also been laid in both Houses of…
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- April 1st, 2015
- Political
Mediawatch: “Portillo’s State Secrets,” 1st April, BBC2, 6.30pm
MEDIAWATCH: Countryside Alliance animal welfare consultant, Jim Barrington, will be on Michael Portillo’s show “Portillo’s State Secrets” from 6.30pm on BBC2 this evening, 1st April. Jim will be talking about animal welfare and hunting and reports that he thoroughly enjoyed filming with Portillo.
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- March 13th, 2015
- Environmental & Rural
Universal postal service is essential to the countryside, says Alliance
Countryside Alliance Ireland welcomes the report published on the 12th March from the BIS Select Committee on Competition in the postal services sector and the Universal Service Obligation (USO) and its recognition that the USO is an “essential service” that needs to be protected by Ofcom. As our submission outlined,…
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- March 13th, 2015
- Shooting
Justice Committee to seek academic advice on firearms review
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has agreed to seek a range of academic perspectives as part of its on-going consideration of a recent review of firearms licencing issues. The Committee hopes that the input of experts, with independent analysis of the current trends in Ireland and…
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- March 6th, 2015
- Political
Updating you on our work in Europe
Countryside Alliance Executive Chairman Barney White-Spunner writes: I was in Brussels last week at a meeting of European fieldsports body, FACE, of which the Countryside Alliance is an active member. I am honoured to be FACE’s UK Chairman and to represent British sporting interests at the highest level and I…
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- March 4th, 2015
- Environmental & Rural
Funding for the Environment through EU Cross-Border Cooperation Scheme
Environment Minister, Mark H Durkan, welcomes significant funding to be allocated to the environment through the Interreg Programme. Following detailed discussions with the UK and Ireland Member States, the European Commission has formally adopted a new Interreg cross-border co-operation programme for the Border Region of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Western…
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