Agri Politics
Micheál Martin elected as the new Taoiseach in the Dáil
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has today (Thursday, January 23) been elected Taoiseach to lead the new government in the...
Dáil
Agri Politics
Next minister for agriculture set to be confirmed today
The next minister for agriculture is set to be revealed today (Wednesday, January 22), as the Dáil resumes, a new...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri Politics
New Dáil meeting for first time today
The newly elected 34th Dáil is meeting for the first time today (Wednesday, December 18) to take care of the...
Agri Politics
Nolan confirms membership of independent technical group
Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan has today (Wednesday, December 11) confirmed her membership of the newly constituted independent technical...
Agri Politics
Independent technical group formed for new Dáil
The leader of Independent Ireland, Michael Collins has confirmed the formation of a new independent technical group for the 34th...
Agri Politics
What role will DAFM play in government formation talks?
As the dust settles on the general election, attention is now firmly focused on the talks surrounding the formation of...
Rural Life
Taoiseach: 'We are trying to get the balance right' on RZLT
The Dáil has been told that a “one-size-fits-all” residential zoned land tax (RZLT) “does not help” and that a further review...
Agri Politics
Taoiseach tells Dáil he is 'concerned' about cow figures highlighted by Agriland
Taoiseach Simon Harris has told the Dáil that he is “concerned” about figures contained in an Agriland report which show...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Agri Politics
Taoiseach: 'We must be ready to pull together' on nitrates derogation
Taoiseach Simon Harris told the Dáil today (Tuesday, October 22) that “we must be ready to pull together as a...
Agri Politics
Jackie Cahill announces he will not run in general election
Tipperary Fianna Fáil TD Jackie Cahill has announced that he will not seek re-election in the upcoming general election. Cahill...
Rural Life
Dáil told there will be no 'going into people's homes, taking turf'
The Tánaiste has hit back at what he has described as “scaremongering to an extraordinary degree” when it comes to...
Rural Life
Tánaiste will 'talk to' McConalogue about LESS equipment on hilly ground
The Tánaiste has given a commitment that he will “talk to” the Minister for Agriculture, about health and safety issues...
Agri Politics
Healy-Rae: Real farmers 'do not sell land'
The “real farmers of Ireland do not sell land” the Independent Kerry TD, Michael Healy-Rae, has told the Dáil as...
Agri Politics
Kenny: 'A complete hames has been made of ACRES up to now'
The Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture and rural development, Martin Kenny, has told the Dáil that the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) is...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
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Minister: Advance ACRES payments to be made by 'end of November'
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has said that his department is ” on track to make advance payments...
Rural Life
Tánaiste: RZLT 'issue' to be resolved before Budget 2025
The Tánaiste said today (Thursday, September 26) that the “issue” of the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) will be addressed...
Environment
McConalogue: 'Not in position' to extend slurry spreading season
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue today (Thursday, September 26) told the Dáil that he will...
Agri Politics
Fine Gael's Michael Ring not to run in next general election
Fine Gael TD Michael Ring has said that he will not contest the next general election, after “much consideration and...