PAYE Modernisation

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November 8, 2018
PAYE Modernisation

There is no doubt there will be a significant impact on agricultural contractors when PAYE Modernisation, comes into force on 1st January 2019. Increased administrative costs and the requirement to report to Revenue on a weekly basis will be onerous for many contractors who are stretched to the limit time wise.  That said, PAC Ireland…

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Weather Forecast

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November 4, 2018
Weather Forecast

Follow this LINK for Farming Weather Analysis and Forecast The Agricultural Meteorology Unit, helps to make better use of meteorological information in Irish agriculture.access directly. These include recent observations (e.g. soil temperatures, rainfall totals & solar radiation), soil moisture deficit maps, blight warning, daily farming forecasts as well as the weekly farming forecast on TV….

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Minister Pat Breen Addresses Safety Conference

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October 26, 2018
Minister Pat Breen Addresses Safety Conference

Minister Pat Breen tells national conference, ‘industry-led drives are key to improving farm safety’ Farm leaders meet to discuss how they can reduce accidents Friday 26th October – The Health and Safety Authority and Teagasc, with FBD sponsorship and the support of the Farm Safety Partnership, hosted a ‘National Conference on Farm Safety and Health’…

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Slurry Spreading Deadline Extended

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October 14, 2018
Slurry Spreading Deadline Extended

Because of the poor weather conditions of recent months an extension has been granted to the time frame within which slurry can be spread.  Wednesday 15th was to have been the last day slurry could be legally spread, but spreading can now continue until the end of October. Please still be aware that to comply with…

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Getting Ireland Brexit Ready

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October 13, 2018
Getting Ireland Brexit Ready

Tom Murphy (PAC Ireland) met with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade with Special Responsibility for Brexit, Simon Coveney at the recent Getting Ireland Brexit Ready outreach workshop at the National University of Ireland Galway.  This event dealt with the whole Brexit scenario and how all businesses, including farming, could best prepare for…

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HSA Forestry Safety Seminar

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October 11, 2018
HSA Forestry Safety Seminar

Representing PAC Ireland, Tom Murphy attended the HSA Forestry Safety Seminar on 11th October, 2018 at Teagasc, Mellows Campus, Athenry Co. Galway.  Speaking after the event Tom complimented the organisers on an informative, interesting and diverse panel of speakers. Chaired by Pat Griffin, Senior Inspector with the HSA, the meeting started with a presentation from Gillian…

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IOSH Rural Industries – PAC Ireland

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October 10, 2018
IOSH Rural Industries – PAC Ireland

Tom Murphy (PAC Ireland) was invited to lead discussions on how agricultural contractors can influence safety in agriculture at a recent IOSH event held at the Teagasc offices in Portlaoise.  After a presentation lively debate took place with participants gaining a greater insight into the role agricultural contractors play in the agricultural sector both currently…

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All island farm safety campaign under way

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October 3, 2018
All island farm safety campaign under way

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) begin a fortnight long intensive farm inspection campaign on Monday 1st October with a focus on working safely at height.  Inspectors across the island will visit farms and ensure that farmers are carrying out work at height safely. They…

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Paddy Browne Appointed as new Chair of IASIS

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October 3, 2018
Paddy Browne Appointed as new Chair of IASIS

PAC Ireland welcomes the appointment of Mr. Paddy Browne as new Chairman of the Irish Agricultural Supply Industry Standards (IASIS).  Until his retirement earlier this year Paddy was the Head of Crops, Environment and Land Use Programmes with Teagasc.  He succeeds the late Dr. Mark Lynch. Commenting on the appointment, Mr John Keogh, Director of…

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Agricultural Land Drainage Theory & Design

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July 19, 2018
Agricultural Land Drainage Theory & Design

PAC Ireland Chairman Michael Sheehan welcomes this Teagasc ConnectEd course, which is a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate, as a great opportunity for agricultural contractors to broaden the range of services they provide or indeed to upskill.  This course will equip contractors with the knowledge, skill and competence to advise farmers on agricultural land drainage…

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