AN outbreak of TB in the south west has been described as ‘one of the biggest in West Cork in years’ with around 180 farms facing restrictions, putting serious financial and mental stress on families.The outbreak has affected farmers in areas including Skibbereen, Bauravilla
BY MARTIN CLAFFEYTHE Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) has rallied against a decision to rescind VAT rebate to farmers for farm equipment within three weeks.However now farmers must write off the expenditure over seven years.ICMSA president Pat McCormack said
BY MARTIN CLAFFEY A CALL has been made to fasttrack applications for Tams grants so that vital works can be carried out on farms.Many farmers across West Cork are awaiting approval for the Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (Tams) provide grants to farmers to build and/or
BY KIERAN O'MAHONYA NURSING home group, which operates a facility in Bantry and closed its nursing home in Belgooly last month, has been sold to a group of Irish investors.Aperee Living has been bought by a consortium led by former chief executive, Paul Kingston. The sale include
BY KIERAN O'MAHONYCONCERNS about the entire network of nursing homes being operated by Aperee Living, including the facility in Bantry, have been expressed by West Cork Senator Tim Lombard (FG).Just last month the Belgooly facility closed after Hiqa (Heath Information and Quality