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Comer: ‘It would’ve been good for Fianna Fail to bring in an outsider’

March 20, 2019

Dairy farmer and former president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) John Comer has been unsuccessful in getting on the Fianna…

‘Massive ramifications’ of UK tariff plans need to be known

March 13, 2019

Agri Politics

Plans to impose tariffs on Irish exports to the UK will have “massive ramifications” for the Irish agri-food sector – and Ireland needs…

Fianna Fail ‘alarmed by lack of urgency’ in solving calf-export blockages

March 4, 2019

Dairy

The Fianna Fail spokesperson on agriculture, Charlie McConalogue, has said that he is “alarmed at the lack of urgency” being taken by the…

‘Farmers can’t wait for asteroid to hit’ – FF

February 27, 2019

Beef

Farmers and agri-food employees need “concrete guarantees” that assistance will be available from the European Commission before Brexit takes effect at the end…

Emergency meeting requested to address calf export ‘blockage’

February 15, 2019

Dairy

A meeting has been requested to address “the growing crisis” which is seeing calf exports being limited approaching the spring season. Fianna Fail…

Concerns raised on effect of commercial broadband on NBP

February 14, 2019

Rural Life

Concerns have been raised about the impact of recent announcements by both Eir and Imagine on the intervention area for the National Broadband…

Ag industry needs ‘support and solutions if it is to survive Brexit’

February 6, 2019

Agri Politics

The agricultural industry urgently needs adequate supports, solutions and a way forward if it is to survive Brexit, a Mayo TD has stressed.…

Brexit to have ‘real-life impact’ on agriculture – McGrath

January 30, 2019

Rural Life

Michael McGrath, Fianna Fail’s spokesperson on finance, has warned that Brexit will have a “real-life impact” which would be greater among farmers and…

Government called on to publish Brexit legislation

January 22, 2019

Agri Politics

The Government is being called on to publish legislation to protect Ireland from a “catastrophic no-deal Brexit”. Fianna Fail TD and party spokesperson…

Taoiseach’s comments ‘ill-judged’ says Fianna Fail

January 16, 2019

Beef

The Taoiseach’s recent comments about eating less meat to reduce his carbon footprint have angered beef farmers, according to the Fianna Fail spokesperson…

Beef industry ‘on its knees’ after 30% price slump since July

November 30, 2018

Beef

The Irish beef industry is on its knees with cow prices down by 33% since July 2018, the Fianna Fail spokesperson on food…

Brexit backstop: No ‘blurring of lines’ will be accepted

November 5, 2018

Agri Politics

The Taoiseach’s comments following his conversation with the British Prime Minister earlier today has prompted concern from Lisa Chambers relating to the watertight…

Fianna Fail’s McConalogue addresses ‘farm income crisis’ at Elphin Mart

October 30, 2018

Agri Politics

Fianna Fail spokesperson on agriculture Charlie McConalogue addressed a public meeting at Elphin Mart in Co. Roscommon last week, where the farm income…

Government ‘sleepwalking’ towards Brexit ‘disaster’ with vet recruitment

October 30, 2018

Agri Politics

The Government is “sleepwalking” into a major disaster relating to Brexit, according to Fianna Fail spokesperson for agriculture Charlie McConalogue. The Donegal TD…