An Taisce welcomes scrapping of hedge cutting regulations
The decision by the Heritage Minister Josepha Madigan not to proceed with regulations which would allow hedge cutting in August this year has been welcomed by An Taisce. The Heritage Act 2018 allowed the Minister…
North West MEP has branded Phil Hogan “a complete failure”
A North West MEP has branded Phil Hogan “a complete failure”. Sinn Fein MEP Matt Carthy says he should be out of a job and someone else should become Ireland’s next EU Commissioner. The Taoiseach…
Independent TD calls for a ‘rural revival’
An Independent TD says the recent turnout of farmers in Dublin over the Mercosur deal was ‘the standout protest’ he had witnessed since having been elected to the Dail. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice, himself a farmer,…
New survey shows high prices paid by shoppers are not being passed on to farmers
A new survey shows Irish shoppers are paying high prices for Irish produced beef, however it appears farmers are not getting the benefit. These latest findings have been released this week in a survey which…
Dairy herds and cattle dealers won’t be eligible for €100m fund
When the so-called €100 Brexit fund for farmers was announced some time ago, there were immediate questions about who would benefit and what might be the conditions for eligibility. Now, it has emerged that some…
IFA engage in lobbying with TD’s and Senators on Mercosur Deal
The IFA have today engaged on a lobbying session on all TD’s and Senators to build opposition to the Mercosur Deal. As part of the campaign the farming organisation have highlighted the environmental damage being…
Donegal TD criticises Phil Hogan for handling of Mercosur Deal
A Donegal Fianna Fáil TD says farmers will be disappointed to see Phil Hogan returned for a second term as EU Commissioner. It’s expected cabinet ministers will approve the re-appointment of Mr Hogan to the…