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Ministerial appointee who took over at Inland Fisheries not briefed on CEO’s claims of blackmail by senator, WRC told 

Financial support sought for farmers hit by CBAM costs

Farmers and agri-food producers should be provided with “appropriate financial support” if they are impacted by price increases arising from the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism...

Cowen hits out at fellow MEPs for ‘fantasy’ economics on CAP

Irish MEP Barry Cowen has heavily criticised fellow MEPs in the European Parliament for what he called “fantasy football” economics on the budget for the next Common Agricultural P...

Michael Healy-Rae blasts farm safety funding cut as ‘deeply disappointing’

Minister’s appointee to Inland Fisheries said he was not briefed on blackmail allegation

Former chief executive alleges he was blackmailed by sitting senator

‘Genuine farmers’ should not pay the price for ‘weaknesses’ in CAP

“Genuine farmers” should not pay the price for weaknesses in the system when it comes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), according to MEP Barry Cowen. He said: “Recent revela...

Minister Heydon defends TAMS slurry safety conditions

Farm safety is of paramount importance and amending current grant conditions to build or improve farm buildings will not be considered. This was the response of Minister for Agricu...

Taoiseach says courts are where Malcolm Byrne should face ‘repercussions’ over alleged drink-driving

The Taoiseach said drink-driving is “completely unacceptable” but argued there is no precedent for political parties withdrawing the whip over motoring offences.

Kerry TD acuses government of ‘passing the buck’ on deer road safety threat, calls for national response

Extension of fuel supports for farmers on cards to stave off protests ahead of Budget

Simon Harris says ‘fuel, fodder and fertiliser’ are biggest challenges facing sector

Healy-Rae returns to fuel tax issue that led to Government resignation

The Kerry TD spoke at a special Dáil sitting to extend the fuel relief package

Heydon urged to resolve dispute with knackeries

Sinn Féin has called on Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon to resolve a dispute with knackeries over the Fallen Animal Scheme. As reported by Agriland at t...

Malcolm Byrne says he is 'fully cooperating' with investigation following drink-driving arrest

‘I’m fully cooperating with what is an ongoing investigation, and as I said, I’ll face up to whatever the consequences are,’ said Byrne.

Wicklow man banned from driving for four years after giving gardaí false name

'Looking forward' to welcoming O'Donovan back - Harris

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he is looking forward to welcoming Minister for Media Patrick O'Donovan "back to his Cabinet duties as soon as possible" amid his ongoing health situ...

New book on the life and political career of former Taoiseach Brian Cowen to be launched in Tullamore

'Due process should apply': Taoiseach speaks out on politician drink driving probe

Micheal Martin said that “due process should apply” in the investigation of party colleague Malcolm Byrne

No solar farm guidelines yet, but planning system ‘fit for purpose,’ says Minister

Kerry Sinn Féin Deputy questions Minister Browne on solar guidelines

Michael Healy-Rae talks up old friends in government as hauliers tell him of their family rifts

The Kerry TD was a keynote speaker for the Irish hauliers’ conference in Killarney on Friday night.

Heydon: Payment delays ‘unnecessary burden’ on farmers

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon said the current industrial action on public sector pay is having a “disproportionate impact” on farmers. Over 300,000 w...

Dáil fuel vote 'significant intervention' - Harris

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris has described today's Dáil vote to defer the increases in motor fuel excise duty as a "significant intervention".

Former banking chief charged with drink driving after allegedly being four times over the limit

Man accused of Michael Healy-Rae assault out on bail

A man charged with attacking Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae as he sat in traffic in Dublin has taken up bail and was granted a six-week adjournment pending directions from the Director...

Peter Burke asked colleague to ‘intercede’ with regulator over wastewater charge changes

Labour spokesman accuses Government of ‘sacrificing environmental concerns at the altar of big business’