McConalogue announces agreement on sheep meat deal with U.S.
Donegal TD and Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has announced an agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture on a veterinary health certificate for the export of Irish sheepmeat to the US. The Minister is leading a major agri-food trade mission to North America this weekend. He said the new…
McConalogue urges applications for cross-border funding scheme
An allocation of five million euro has been announced for local authorities to support the development of new joint investment projects by cross-border Local Authority partnerships. The money is being made available under the new Shared Island Local Authority Development Funding Scheme. Sectors that could benefit include tourism and recreation,…
McConalogue proposing €20,000 for every pig farmer
Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue is to seek Cabinet approval for pig farmers to be given a once-off payment of 20,000 euro each. Minister McConalogue is proposing seven million euro is divided among the 300 pig farmers across the country, due to the rising cost of feed and…
McConalogue eager to promote gender equality in farming
The new CAP Strategic Plan is aiming to promote gender equality in farming. The Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has made the announcement, particularly for rural areas such as the North West Minister McConalogue has outlined a range of measures to support women’s participation in farming. The package…
McConalogue admits new Covid rules need clarification
Donegal TD and Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says the government will be engaging with businesses today in an effort to bring clarity to the new Covid regulations for the reopening of nightclubs and live venues from this Friday. The Government is admitting the further reopening of society is proving more…
McConalogue announces scheme to alleviate impact of fish quota cuts
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has announced the launch of a Brexit Temporary Fleet Tie-up Scheme. The scheme will help mitigate the impacts of quota cuts on the fishing fleet arising from the Trade and Cooperation Agreement agreed in December between the…
McConalogue asked to explain court move in Sligo animal welfare case
There are calls for Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue to explain why he is seeking to set aside a suspended prison sentence imposed on a Department of Agriculture official from Sligo who was convicted of animal neglect and welfare offences. The convictions were imposed at Sligo District Court…