Environment
Independent Ireland calls for review of State water treatment plants
The leader of Independent Ireland, Michael Collins, is calling for a review of all State-managed water treatment plants and infrastructure....
Independent Ireland
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...
Sponsored
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
EU-Mercosur deal concerns raised ahead of polling day
The EU-Mercosur trade deal is the first big threat facing farmers after the general election, according to Independent Ireland candidate...
Podcast
Listen: AgriFocus - General Election 2024 - How important is the rural vote?
On the cusp of the General Election 2024, Francess McDonnell chats to Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School...
Agri Politics
Independent Ireland pledges €1bn in additional farm supports
Independent Ireland has pledged €1 billion in additional farm supports for the agriculture sector as part of its election manifesto....
Environment
MEP calls for clarity on Nature Restoration Law budget
Irish MEP Ciaran Mullooly has called on the Irish government to provide urgent clarification around the budget for the EU...
Rural Life
Criticism over 'insufficient' rural funding in Budget 2025
Irish Rural Link (IRL), the national network representing the interest of rural communities, has welcomed additional social protection measures in...
Agri Politics
Independent Ireland releases new agricultural policy
Independent Ireland has today (Sunday, September 15) released a new agricultural policy ahead of general elections led by Deputy Michael...
Sponsored
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
Punch to run as Independent Ireland candidate in general election
Independent Ireland has confirmed that Eddie Punch will represent the party as a candidate for the Clare constituency in the...
Agri-Business
Farmers will lose the most if EU-China trade conflict persists - MEP
An Irish MEP has called for urgent action on the looming trade conflict between the European Union and China which...
Agri Politics
Independent Ireland set to unveil election manifesto at first party 'think-in'
Independent Ireland will officially unveil its general election manifesto at the party’s first ‘think-in’, which will take place today (Saturday,...
Agri Politics
MEP rejects EU plan to cut agricultural produce promotion funds
Independent Ireland MEP, Ciaran Mullooly, has criticised the proposal by the European Commission to reduce the Promotion Budget and 2025...
Rural Life
Government urged not to impose fuel excise tax increase this week
Opposition parties are urging the government not to impose another fuel excise tax increase planned for this week. The second...
Agri Politics
Former ICSA president: No regrets about running in local elections
The former president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) Dermot Kelleher has said that he has no...
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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...
Agri Politics
Eddie Punch joins Independent Ireland for European elections
Eddie Punch, who announced earlier this year that he would run in the European elections, has joined Independent Ireland and...
Rural Life
Mullooly to run in EU elections for Independent Ireland
Former RTÉ Midlands Correspondent Ciaran Mullooly has announced that he will be a candidate for Independent Ireland in the upcoming...
Agri Politics
Nolan rules out move to Independent Ireland party
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said she has “absolutely no intention” of becoming a member, parliamentary or otherwise,...
Agri Politics
Independent Ireland recruits Galway cllr. for local elections
The recently formed new rural party, Independent Ireland has announced another recruit to run on behalf of the party in...