 
                            Taxpayers' money has not been wasted in the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture over the last five years.
That's according to the Minister who says there's 'nothing' he would view as a waste - although concedes that the public's opinion could be different.
Richard Ronan says his department has made significant progress in making savings across the board:
He says he's also 'comfortable' that changing the longstanding Countryside Care Scheme to a new Agricultural Development Scheme was the right thing to do:
 
                                         
                                         Plans submitted for advertising board outside the airport
            Plans submitted for advertising board outside the airport
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            Ideas wanted for old telephone box 
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            Vehicles damaged during 'Horrendous' Manannan crossing last night
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            Three TT riders shortlisted for Rider of the Year
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            Cinemanx wants more Government funding amid FOI debate
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            City of Douglas Bill to get first reading at Tynwald
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            Windsurf Warrior outdoes Jetski Romeo with solo Irish Sea crossing!
         Government's online services offline tomorrow
            Government's online services offline tomorrow
         
                             
                             
                            