The Oireachtas farmers: who are the largest landowners in Leinster House? – The Irish Times
Farming and politics have for decades been interwoven in Irish public life. For some members of the Oireachtas,…
Minister for Agriculture has largest farmlands among TDs and Senators – The Irish Times
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has emerged as the biggest farming landowner among TDs and Senators, an investigation…
Farmers accuse Heydon of failing to grasp severity of drought – The Irish Times
The Minister for Agriculture “has failed to grasp the severity of the issues farms are facing” due to…
Ireland needs an agriculture policy. Instead it has an agri-food industry – The Irish Times
Earlier this summer, Denmark, a country of similar population to Ireland, did the unthinkable: it formally scrapped its…
Looking after our hedgerows will look after our farms, nature and climate – The Irish Times
With our hedgerows now in full summer leaf, and as hawthorn berries and blackthorn sloes begin to ripen…
‘Screamers’ house, former home to controversial cult, for sale in Co Donegal – The Irish Times
It’s a Victorian house complete with bay windows and stately steps to the front door. The property includes…
Legislation to end Ireland’s reputation as ‘puppy farm capital of Europe’ advances – The Irish Times
New legislation to end Ireland’s reputation as the puppy farm capital of Europe is being advanced with measures…
Vet found to have engaged in ‘intimidating’ behaviour appointed to State board – The Irish Times
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon has placed a senior vet on a State board despite an industrial tribunal…
Officials questioned how nominating Phil Hogan for key UN post would ‘benefit’ the State – The Irish Times
Government officials questioned how nominating former Fine Gael minister Phil Hogan to compete for a senior post leading…
Bird flu restrictions eased across the island of Ireland
Restrictions imposed across the island of Ireland to limit the potential spread of bird flu have been eased.…
Bird flu restrictions eased across the island of Ireland
Restrictions imposed across the island of Ireland to limit the potential spread of bird flu have been eased.…
‘Significant’ fuel support schemes worth €220m confirmed for farmers and hauliers – The Irish Times
Two “significant” fuel support schemes for road transport firms and farmers worth a combined €220 million are being…