Speculation building regarding potential political party for rural Ireland
There is growing speculation today that elected representatives from the North West could be headhunted to join a new a new political party to represent rural Ireland. Roscommon East Galway Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice is believed to be the driving force behind the formation of the proposed party. Deputy Fitzmaurice claims…
Government intent on penalising agricultural sector at every turn
The Government are being accused of being intent on penalising the agricultural sector at every turn when it comes to the climate change agenda, that’s according to the independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice. Reacting to comments made by the Taoiseach, Micheal Martin, and the Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue, at the…
Agri Week 0910 2020
On this week’s edition of Agri Week: The Founder of Ireland’s future, reacts with fury to a recent article in ‘Irish Examiner” by Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan. The article states that it is the intention of Government to plant 30% of the country and reduce the…
Agri Week July 2nd 2020
Agri Week 0207 2020 Running Order 00.51 Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice on the new government, the lack of senior ministers in the north west and what will it mean for agriculture/ 07.33 Feature interview with the former IFA President Joe Healy on the appointment of Barry Cowen…
Independents expected to enter government talks next week
As the third week of government formation talks will get under way later this morning, Ocean FM News understand that Independent TD’s including Sligo Leitrim TD, Marian Harkin have been approached about having negotiations next week, to see if they’d support the parties in government. Independent deputy Michael Fitzmaurice…
Rural Independent TD’s could still be involved in Government formation
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Greens will begin to try to reach a deal on a new government today. The three parties will enter formal negotiations to see if a coalition can be put together. Last weekend, the Greens’ parliamentary party agreed to go into talks. …
Latest Chinese approval of Irish meat factories must bear fruit for farmers – Fitzmaurice
“Irish Farmers need to start seeing a real benefit coming from the growing presence of Irish Beef in the Chinese Market” That’s according to Independent TD for Galway and Roscommon Michael Fitzmaurice. 20 factories across the country can now export beef to China which is a ever growing vast market…