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Farm plastics, including the Irish Farm Film Producers Group (IFFPG) and the collection of farm plastics, will be the topic of discussion at this week’s meeting of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture and the Marine.
The committee will examine the levy and the collection of farm plastics with representatives from James Fitzgerald Agricultural Services and the IFFPG tomorrow (Tuesday May 18) at 3:30pm.
The meeting will consist of two sessions:
Session 1, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, featuring representatives from James Fitzgerald Agricultural Services; and
• Session 2, from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, featuring representatives from Irish Farm Film Producers Group (IFFPG).
Going Dutch: ambassador makes virtual visit to Limerick
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NEW links between Limerick and the Netherlands have been explored as the Dutch ambassador to Ireland held virtual meetings with local people.
Adriaan Palm, who comes from just outside the country’s administrative capital Den Haag, spent a full day in meetings with the Shannon Foynes Port Company, local TD Brian Leddin, cycling campaigners and other business representatives.
There are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands, with getting around on two wheels among the most popular means of transport.
It’s something that Mr Palm wants to encourage in Limerick.
WATCH: Tributes paid to talented filmmaker, who grew up in Limerick
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TRIBUTES have been paid in Limerick and around the country following the sad death of a popular filmmaker, who grew up in the city.
Paddy Cahill, a passionate advocate for cycling, and film director who combined his two passions through his lifetime, died aged just 43 at the weekend after a long illness.
His funeral took place in Dublin earlier this week, with his brother Conor cycling his coffin to Glasnevin Cemetery. Dozens of other cyclists followed behind as the cortege made its way through the city.