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Colm Markey rules himself out of MEP elections
Ireland Midlands-Northwest MEP Colm Markey has announced that he will not contest the European elections this June. The Co. Louth...
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Agri Politics
Fine Gael MEPs to vote in favour of Nature Restoration Law
The five Irish Fine Gael MEPs have confirmed that they will vote in favour of the EU’s proposed Nature Restoration...
Agri Politics
Markey to host public meeting on challenges in the ag sector
Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey will host a public meeting next week in Co. Kildare to discuss the challenges and...
Agri Politics
Live exports used as 'agenda' against farming - Markey
MEP Colm Markey said that discussions around live exports are being used as a talking course for an “agenda” against...
Agri Politics
ICSA: 'Brussels bubble' has become more detached from farmers
As protests continue throughout Europe, Irish Cattle and Sheep Association (ICSA) general secretary Eddie Punch said that “the Brussels bubble”...
Agri Politics
Ploughing can 'highlight accomplishments of Irish farmers' - MEP
An Irish MEP has said that the National Ploughing Championships can serve as an opportunity to allow the “accomplishments” of...
Agri Politics
European Parliament agri committee to visit Ireland
A delegation from the European Parliament Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development will visit Ireland at the end of October....
Agri-Business
Government must seek BAR fund spending extension - MEP
An Irish MEP is urging the government to seek an extension from the EU of the deadline for spending Brexit...
Agri Politics
Further mixed reaction to vote on Nature Restoration Law
The Green Party is the latest political party to respond to the news today (Wednesday, July 12) that MEPs have...
Agri Politics
Kelleher: New Nature Restoration Law proposal 'protects farmers'
Latest proposals from the Renew Europe political group can “ensure a balanced piece of legislation” that protects farmers, landowners and...
Rural Life
Nature Restoration Law 'will do little for biodiversity'
The proposed EU Nature Restoration Law is continuing to attract criticism in the European Parliament, with one Fine Gael MEP...
Agri Politics
EU Parliament votes in favour of action on 'fertiliser crisis'
A call for action on the fertiliser crisis in the EU has been supported by members of the European Parliament...
Agri-Business
MEP 'very concerned' fertiliser not being sold at true market prices
MEP Colm Markey has stated that he is “very concerned” to hear that some fertiliser retailers may be selling product...
Agri-Business
Extend suspension of import duties for all mineral fertilisers - MEPs
All mineral fertilisers, apart from those coming from Russia and Belarus, should continue to be temporarily exempt from import duties...
Agri-Business
MEP calls on EU Commission to develop fertiliser strategy
Food prices could increase even further next year if the European Commission fails to take action to address fertiliser shortages,...
Agri-Business
Repercussions of a fertiliser shortage would be 'severe' - MEP
The repercussions of a fertiliser shortage next year would be severe according to Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey, who is...
Forestry
Markey concerned autumn planting will be short this year
Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey has called for clarity on the schemes and grants that will be available under the...
Environment
Markey: Emissions decision must be backed up by science
The debate around the reduction in carbon emissions must be based on science and realistic solutions, not on ideologies Fine...