Food Wise Conference 2017

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December 5, 2017
Food Wise Conference 2017

On 4th December Tom Murphy (PAC) attended the Food Wise Conference 2017 (Challenge . Ambition . Opportunity) at Croke Park, Dublin,  to ensure a presence and visibility for agricultural contractors. Phil Hogan EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development gave the Keynote Address and issued a warning for Ireland to “wake up and wake up…

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Rural Transport

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December 3, 2017
Rural Transport

Tom Murphy for PAC Ireland pictured with Shane Ross, T.D., Minister for Transport, following a second meeting to discuss new legislation and penalties for driving over the limit. There was a strong lobby from the drinks trade that the new legislation would have a detrimental effect on rural pubs, which have already been badly hit. …

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Recycling Levy on Netting & Twine

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November 30, 2017
Recycling Levy on Netting & Twine

Contractors need to be aware that from October 2017 waste legislation has been amended to ensure that netting and twine producers contribute to recycling costs. Therefore a recycling levy will apply to netting and twine waste.  The IFFPG, which is the national farm plastics recycling scheme, will use the funds generated to drive the recycling…

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HSA National Conference on Farm Safety & Health

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November 17, 2017
HSA National Conference on Farm Safety & Health

Health and Safety Authority National Conference on Farm Safety and Health with the theme “Protecting your Life and Livelihood” took place on Friday 17th November at the Auburn Lodge Hotel in Ennis. It was encouraging to see that the conference was extremely well attended by the farming sector. Pat Breen TD, Minister of State for…

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Fast Tractors – Minister Orders Review

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November 1, 2017
Fast Tractors – Minister Orders Review

As a result of representations by Tom Murphy for Professional Agricultural Contractors of Ireland, a meeting was held on 1st Nov at the Department of Transport to which all stakeholders were invited.  The meeting was briefed on the rationale behind the decision to instigate a 25km radial distance from base for fast tractors (contained in…

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CEMA Summit Farming 4.0

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October 20, 2017
CEMA Summit Farming 4.0

Tom Murphy recently attended the CEMA Summit – Farming 4.0, in Brussels. Murphy was there to ensure a voice for Irish agricultural contractors and he did just that by taking part in the debate and posing a number of questions. CEMA is the European representative body for farm machinery manufacturers and this event focused on moving towards…

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National Marts Farm Safety Awareness and Remembrance Day

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October 20, 2017
National Marts Farm Safety Awareness and Remembrance Day

During the week of 23rd October 2017 we remember the 217 people who have lost their lives in farm accidents since 2007. The devastating effect on their families, friends and the wider farming community cannot be measured.  This week all Marts will hold one minutes silence to remember those lost to farming accidents.  This initiative…

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HSA – National Farm Safety Conference

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October 20, 2017
HSA – National Farm Safety Conference

Sadly farm deaths and accidents have spiked again in 2017.  The inevitable pressures faced by all those working in the farming sector means that safety issues can be bypassed in the rush to get things done. This Conference will look at areas of particular concern and describe new approaches to the health and safety of…

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Ploughing 2017

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September 19, 2017
Ploughing 2017

Attending the first day of this years Ploughing Championships was a wise decision, it was a fine day with the rain staying away for the crowd of around 112,500. Helping out at the Safety Village I saw huge crowds taking an avid interest in the activity in the safety demonstration arena. The dramatic demonstration featuring…

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Road Traffic Bill 2017

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September 15, 2017
Road Traffic Bill 2017

Tom Murphy (on behalf of PAC Ireland) was invited to attend a meeting at the Department of Transport to discuss proposed amendments to legislation contained in the Road Traffic Bill, 2017, which was published during the Summer.  This Bill ensures that those who are found to be driving with levels of alcohol which are known…

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