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IFA call for clarity on Shass landslide compensation package

Nov 22, 2022 17:25 By Shannonside News
IFA call for clarity on Shass landslide compensation package
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The discharge occurred near Drumkeerin in June 2020

The IFA is calling for clarity on a compensation package annoucned for farmers in Leitrim affected by a devastating landslide over two years ago.

Earlier today the minister for agriculture confirmed that €500,000 was being made available towards an aid package for those impacted

Support will also be provided for fencing and gateways on agricultural land affected by the landslide.

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In total, 19 BPS applicants and land owners along with 4 forestry contract holders are eligible, and a ceiling of €20,000 per applicant has been outlined.

IFA Connacht Regional Chair Pat Murphy says "The announcement of this aid package is a positive step, but the Minister and his department must come forward to clarify what the department is planning after this aid package.''

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