Rural Life
Minister asked to 'reverse' plans to raise price of motor fuels and green diesel
The Minister for Finance has been asked to bring a resolution before the Dáil to halt the planned increases in...
Fuel Prices
Agri-Business
Any fall in wholesale diesel price should be passed on - O'Keeffe
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has called for any fall in wholesale diesel price to be immediately passed onto the...
Rural Life
'When are fuel prices going to stop soaring?' - TD
Sligo-Leitrim TD, Marian Harkin has told the Dáil that if the government goes ahead with the rise of fuel prices...
Agri Politics
Budget 2024: Fuel price hikes to hit from midnight
Climate measures unveiled in Budget 2024 today (Tuesday, October 10) will result in an increase in the price of transport...
Rural Life
Minister urged to review excise hike in green diesel
The increase in excise duty on petrol, diesel and green diesel which came into effect last month has “added to...
Rural Life
Diesel now 20c/L more than petrol - AA
Irish motorists driving diesel cars are now spending up to 20c/L more than those driving petrol cars, according to the...
Agri-Business
Budget 2023: Government to offset carbon tax hike
The government is to offset a planned hike in the carbon tax next month by cutting the National Oil Reserves...
Agri-Business
Government moves to 'offset' carbon tax increase on agri-diesel
The Cabinet has today (Wednesday, April 13) signed off on an agreement to “fully offset” an increase in carbon tax...
Agri Politics
Excise cut on green diesel 'will be undone in seven weeks'
The effect of the cut in excise duty on green diesel will be undone just seven weeks after it was...
Agri-Business
Hauliers protest in Dublin over fuel prices
A number of truck drivers and hauliers have descended on Dublin city this morning (Monday, April 11) to protest over...
Rural Life
Minister urged to make support payments for hauliers 'as soon as possible'
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan has urged Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan to prioritise the issue of fuel costs...
Agri-Business
Contractor may have to 'park up' if fuel prices continue to rise
An agricultural contractor in Co. Donegal has warned that he may have to park up his machines if fuel prices...
Agri-Business
IBLA: Cheaper to fly to holiday destination than fill tractor with diesel
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has said that farmers can no longer carry an undue financial burden while...
Rural Life
TD raises fuel price concerns with competition authority
A TD has written to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) to outline concerns about fuel prices. Independent deputy...
Agri-Business
Hauliers to receive €100/week under emergency support
Emergency support of €18 million for hauliers has been announced today (March 11) by the Minister for Environment, Climate and...
Agri-Business
Fuel excise duty cuts: 'A day late and a dollar short'
The extent of the current crisis in relation to fuel prices cannot be underestimated, according to an independent TD. Yesterday...
Agri-Business
Government urged to suspend all excise on green diesel
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) has said that the cut in excise of 2c/L of green agri-diesel will do very...
Agri-Business
FCI: Contractors reporting restrictions on 'green' diesel supplies
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) has said it has received reports from contractors of restricted...