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Programme for Government

IWT calls for a minister of state for nature

Environment

9 months ago

IWT calls for a minister of state for nature

Following the publication of the programme for government and the appointment of cabinet ministers,...

Watch: Fitzmaurice calls out faults in programme for govt

Agri Politics

9 months ago

Watch: Fitzmaurice calls out faults in programme for govt

Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice said that farmers need "clarity" on the new programme...

SEEFA hoping for 'sustained momentum' on forestry with new govt

Forestry

9 months ago

SEEFA hoping for 'sustained momentum' on forestry with new govt

The Social, Economic and Environmental Forestry Association of Ireland (SEEFA) said it hopes to see...

Fianna Fáil members vote to ratify programme for government

Agri Politics

9 months ago

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...

Senator: Family farms 'absolute priority' in programme for govt

Agri Politics

9 months ago

Senator: Family farms 'absolute priority' in programme for govt

A Fine Gael Senator has said that Ireland's family farms are "an absolute priority" in the new...

Agri Politics

9 months ago

Programme for government 'a lost opportunity for farmers' - Kenny

Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture Martin Kenny has described the draft programme for...

Programme for government 'a lost opportunity for farmers' - Kenny

Agri-Business

9 months ago

Pledge to increase Meals on Wheels network funding welcomed

The new government has committed to increase funding for the national Meals on Wheels network...

Pledge to increase Meals on Wheels network funding welcomed

Agri-Business

9 months ago

Agri-Food Regulator welcomes pledge on enhanced powers

The Agri-Food Regulator (An Rialálaí Agraibhia) has welcomed a commitment in the draft programme...

Agri-Food Regulator welcomes pledge on enhanced powers

Environment

9 months ago

'Worrying shift' on climate by next govt - environmental groups

The new coalition's draft programme for government shows "a worrying shift away from the necessary...

'Worrying shift' on climate by next govt - environmental groups

Agri Politics

9 months ago

Watch: Heydon refuses to be drawn on ministerial speculation

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Martin Heydon has...

Watch: Heydon refuses to be drawn on ministerial speculation

Agri Politics

9 months ago

ICSA: Govt must 'deliver' on agriculture commitments

Commitments set out in the draft programme for government to "support farmers and the agri-food...

ICSA: Govt must 'deliver' on agriculture commitments

Rural Life

9 months ago

New govt aims to increase number of dog wardens nationwide

The new government has made a commitment to increase the number of dog wardens across the country,...

New govt aims to increase number of dog wardens nationwide

Agri Politics

9 months ago

Farmers need specifics around government supports - INHFA

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has welcomed key elements included in the...

Farmers need specifics around government supports - INHFA

Agri Politics

9 months ago

Programme for government must deliver for young people - Macra

The new programme for government needs to deliver for young people and make "substantive...

Programme for government must deliver for young people - Macra

Agri Politics

9 months ago

What will farmers get from draft programme for govt?

A number of new measures are being pledged for the agricultural sector under the new draft...

What will farmers get from draft programme for govt?

Rural Life

9 months ago

Farm succession scheme in draft programme for govt

In its draft programme, the next government has made a commitment to ensure a farm succession...

Farm succession scheme in draft programme for govt

Agri Politics

9 months ago

Gorman: Agri pledges in programme for government 'lack specifics'

The agriculture section in the draft programme for government lacks "specifics and funding...

Gorman: Agri pledges in programme for government 'lack specifics'

Agri Politics

9 months ago

Payments and nitrates commitments made by new government

The new government has worked to develop its 2025 draft programme that will be published today...

Payments and nitrates commitments made by new government

Environment

about 4 years ago

Government receives a C+ grade in first environment action 'report card'

The government has received a C+ grade in an assessment of its delivery of the Programme for...

Government receives a C+ grade in first environment action 'report card'

Environment

over 5 years ago

Farmer supports in rooftop energy generation for export to grid 'critical'

The new government must deliver on climate action targets by immediately prioritising renewable...

Farmer supports in rooftop energy generation for export to grid 'critical'

Agri Politics

over 5 years ago

Cowen appointed as new Minister for Agriculture

Additional reporting by Charles O'Donnell Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen has been appointed as the...

Cowen appointed as new Minister for Agriculture

Agri Politics

over 5 years ago

New minister for Agriculture appointed - reports

Additional reporting by Charles O'Donnell The incoming Minister for Agriculture has apparently...

New minister for Agriculture appointed - reports

Agri Politics

over 5 years ago

3 would-be coalition partners vote to approve Programme for Government

The final piece of the coalition jigsaw appears to be in place, with news that the Green Party has...

3 would-be coalition partners vote to approve Programme for Government

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