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Billy Kelleher MEP Ireland has officially taken the helm of the EU Council Presidency for the...
Agri Politics
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the European Union (EU) needs a Budget that can match its ambitions in terms of security and defence.
Ireland must use opportunity of EU presidency to get best possible CAP deal for farmers and rural communities, Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny said.
Environment
Ireland's EU presidency provides a "unique opportunity" to "demonstrate European leadership" in renewable gas.
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"Nothing is agreed until everything is agreed" when it comes to the next Common Agricultural Policy...
Schemes
"Nothing is agreed until everything is agreed" when it comes to the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) according to Minister Martin Heydon.
Dairy
Dairy Industry Ireland (DII) said Ireland's EU presidency will provide an opportunity to showcase our dairy sector on the European stage.
Agri-Business
The competitiveness of the food and drinks sector “is under sustained pressure” according to Paul Kelly, director of FDI.
Minister Heydon's department has identified a requirement for 25 extra staff to facilitate Ireland's hosting of the EU Presidency.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that negotiations around the budget for the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will be "challenging".
Ireland's upcoming EU presidency provides a "huge opportunity" as discussions around the next CAP budget continue, the IFA has said.
Opinion
DAFM Minister, Martin Heydon, will soon have an opportunity to put the needs of Irish agriculture centre stage.
Ireland's preparations for its presidency of the Council of the EU in the second half of 2026 are underway.
Ireland will be expected to play a "significant role" in shaping the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) during its upcoming EU Presidency.
Many elements of the Mercosur Agreement "are very positive and will be positive for Ireland,” Minister McEntee said today.
DAFM expects to be looking at a bill for its work during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the EU of €3.3 million.
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee, and the Minister of State for European...
Farming can be "sustainable and profitable" but there needs to be the right CAP in place political representatives have urged.
The Polish presidency of the EU Council of Ministers will address the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council on Monday, January 27.
A focus on food security as Belgium assumes the EU presidency until June 23 of this year, is being welcomed here in Ireland.
