Local MEP says Agriculture Minister is at fault over failure to proceed Vet School in Donegal
The Minister for Agriculture has been accused of dragging his heels on a new Vet School for the West of Ireland. The path was made clear by the Government for a new Veterinary Medicine programme to be delivered from ATU Donegal in conjunction with ATU Mountbellew in Galway in…
Leitrim farmer expresses frustration with new nitrogen limits
A North West IFA official has backed his organisation’s decision not attend the meeting for farm groups called by the Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue. The meeting was called to discuss new EU nitrogen limits which could see cuts to cattle and sheep numbers. The Irish…
IFA members to picket meeting called by Agriculture Minister to discuss nitrogen limits
The IFA says it will not attend the meeting for farm organisations called by the Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue this morning. It was due to be held to discuss new EU nitrogen limits which could see cuts to dairy herds, instead the Irish Farmers Association says…
Agriculture Minister defends the decision to plant 8 thousand hectares of trees
Agriculture Minister defends the decision to plant The Agriculture Minister is defending the government’s target to plant 8 thousand hectares of trees this year. Figures show only 170 hectares have been approved for planting so far this year. It means the government’s target is thousands short. …
Updated: Minister McConalogue anxious to remain in Agriculture Portfolio
The Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has expressed his preference to continue on in the role following the cabinet reshuffle in December. It’s expected that there will be a number of changes to the current cabinet after Leo Varadkar takes over the role of Taoiseach from Michael Martin on…
Minister McConalogue to launch initiative for women in business
Donegal TD and Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue will launch an initiative for women in business in rural Ireland this morning. ACORNS receives over 200 applications each year to help support Women in business and provide opportunities to enhance their prospects. 50 participants will be selected to participate…
Agriculture Minister to hold further talks with Pig Processors
Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says he’s ‘acutely aware’ of the challenges facing pig-farmers. The Donegal TD met the IFA last night to discuss the future of the sector. Pig-farmers protested outside his department yesterday morning, calling for a 100 million euro rescue package. Speaking in the Dáil…