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...
politics
Agri Politics
Fianna Fáil members vote to ratify programme for government
Fianna Fáil members have voted to formally ratify the programme for government at a special Ard Fheis in Dublin today...
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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
Programme for government must deliver for young people - Macra
The new programme for government needs to deliver for young people and make “substantive investments in rural youth”, according to...
Agri Politics
Changes to RIP.ie will result in a 'fractured service' - TD
Consideration should be given towards the creation of a free state-run death notice website, following the latest decision by RIP.ie...
Agri Politics
Greens select Noonan as agri panel candidate in Seanad election
The Green Party has today (Wednesday, December 18) announced that Malcolm Noonan has been chosen to run as a candidate...
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....
Rural Life
Are you registered to vote in the general election?
As campaigning in the general election continues across the country, today (Tuesday, November 12) marks the deadline to register to...
Agri Politics
Watch: Hackett positive about election despite facing 'uphill battle'
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Pippa Hackett has said that she is...
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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...
Rural Life
Over €170,000 for project to support rural women in local politics
Over €171,000 in funding has been announced today (Thursday, October 10) an initiative to support the participation of women from...
Agri Politics
New EU commissioners unveiled, including new face for agriculture
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled her picks for the various European Commissioners, with a changing of...
Agri Politics
Minister McConalogue selected to contest general election
Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has been selected by Fianna Fáil to contest the next general...
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 Politics
Green Party selects Pippa Hackett to contest general election
The Green Party has today (Monday, July 22) selected Senator Pippa Hackett as a candidate to contest the next general...
Agri Politics
Simon Coveney confirms he will not contest next general election
Former tánaiste and minister for agriculture Simon Coveney has today (Wednesday, July 10) confirmed that he will not stand in...
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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
Cahill: FF should not go back into government with Greens
Chair of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and Fianna Fáil TD Jackie Cahill believes his...
Agri Politics
Election 2024: How does proportional representation work?
Ireland has the distinction of using one of the most complex systems of voting in the world when electing TDs,...
Rural Life
European elections: 15% of Irish people say agri-policy a priority
With the European Parliament elections just around the corner in June, an EU-wide survey has indicated that 15% of Irish...
Environment
Eamon Ryan: 'We cannot give up on climate change'
The Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has challenged other political parties, including his government colleagues, on how they will address...