Environment
IWT calls for a minister of state for nature
Following the publication of the programme for government and the appointment of cabinet ministers, the Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) has...
Programme for Government
Agri Politics
Watch: Fitzmaurice calls out faults in programme for govt
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice said that farmers need “clarity” on the new programme for government to see “where they...
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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...
Forestry
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 “sustained momentum” on forestry under...
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...
Agri Politics
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 draft programme for...
Agri Politics
Programme for government 'a lost opportunity for farmers' - Kenny
Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture Martin Kenny has described the draft programme for government as lacking in substance for farming...
Agri-Business
Pledge to increase Meals on Wheels network funding welcomed
The new government has committed to increase funding for the national Meals on Wheels network during its term in office....
Agri-Business
Agri-Food Regulator welcomes pledge on enhanced powers
The Agri-Food Regulator (An Rialálaà Agraibhia) has welcomed a commitment in the draft programme for government to strengthen its powers....
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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...
Environment
'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 momentum and action” on climate,...
Agri Politics
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 refused to be drawn...
Agri Politics
ICSA: Govt must 'deliver' on agriculture commitments
Commitments set out in the draft programme for government to “support farmers and the agri-food sector by using every policy...
Rural Life
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, according to the...
Agri Politics
Farmers need specifics around government supports - INHFA
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has welcomed key elements included in the draft programme for government. However,...
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...
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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
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 programme for government published...
Rural Life
Farm succession scheme in draft programme for govt
In its draft programme, the next government has made a commitment to ensure a farm succession scheme that supports generational...
Agri Politics
Gorman: Agri pledges in programme for government 'lack specifics'
The agriculture section in the draft programme for government lacks “specifics and funding details”, according to the president of the...
Agri Politics
Payments and nitrates commitments made by new government
The new government has worked to develop its 2025 draft programme that will be published today (Wednesday, January 15), and it...