Agri Politics
Government aid sought to remedy damage caused by Leitrim landslide
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has been called on by independent TD Marian Harkin to provide government aid to remedy damage to...
Agri Politics
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has been called on by independent TD Marian Harkin to provide government aid to remedy damage to...
Agri Politics
“Unless I see very early indications that the incoming Government is prepared to deliver on my priority requirement of balanced...
Beef
The limited reopening of livestock mart services has been welcomed as an “essential step in maintaining the food supply chain”...
Rural Life
A group of independent TDs is calling for urgent supports for independent and regional radio services, as well as local...
Agri Politics
Increased ministerial powers have been called for by independent TDs Marian Harkin, Michael Fitzmaurice and Michael McNamara as part of...
Agri Politics
Independent MEP Marian Harkin has confirmed that she will not contest the upcoming European elections. In a statement confirming the...
Dairy
The opportunity for a farmer-controlled re-alignment of the milk processing sector in the northern half of Ireland arises from the...
Beef
The proposed Mercosur trade deal has been criticised as a sell-out of EU agriculture, with Ireland the single biggest casualty,...
Forestry
Excessive afforestation has been a major concern for local communities in Co. Leitrim, according to independent MEP Marian Harkin. Following...
Environment
Independent MEP Marian Harkin has hit back at critics for labelling her “anti-farmer” and “anti-rural” after raising concerns over the...
Agri-Business
Trust in the ability of the EU to protect the interests of its consumers has been ‘shattered’ by the recent...
Pig/Poultry
Egg producers who are set to lose their ‘free range’ status deserve State support, according to Irish MEP Marian Harkin....
Tillage
Three of Ireland’s representatives in the European Parliament, Matt Carthy, Marian Harkin and Luke Flanagan have called for Government intervention...
Beef
It’s unrealistic to expect Mercosur to conclude negotiations with the EU without obtaining any improvement in their access to the EU...
Agri Politics
Draft EU rules that would allow baby foods to continue to contain up to three times more sugar than is...
Beef
The Minister for Agriculture and the Government should play fair in the distribution of any financial supports to Ireland’s farmers,...
Dairy
European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan has come under increasing pressure from MEPs to address ongoing issues in the dairy...
Environment
Farmers and meat processors need to be represented on the new Advisory Council on Climate Change, Independent MEP Marian Harkin...