Agri Politics
McGrath: Formation of 'National Government' deserves 'strong consideration'
Calls have been made for “strong consideration” to be given to the idea of forming a ‘National Government’ in order...
General Election 2020
Agri Politics
McGrath criticises ‘elite detachment’ in politics after re-election
Newly re-elected Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath has attacked the “elite detachment” in politics, and called on the next government to...
Agri Politics
Europe 'watching Ireland very closely' - Kelly
The EU has been watching the Irish General Election “very closely”, and would be disappointed by the lack of a...
Agri Politics
Final Dáil seats filled as challenge remains to form government
The final TDs elected to the 33rd Dáil Éireann were announced last night, Monday, February 11, leaving the 160 seats in...
Agri Politics
McConalogue retains Donegal seat at expense of 'the Cope'
Fianna Fáil spokesperson for agriculture, food and the marine Charlie McConalogue has retained his Dáil seat in the Donegal constituency...
Agri Politics
Memo to AgriLand: 'The next minister of agriculture has a lot of work to do'
As the results of General Election 2020 roll in – revealing an entirely changed political landscape from which the 33rd...
Agri Politics
McGrath and Cahill retain Tipperary seats
Two TDs in the Tipperary constituency – who have devoted much of their focus in the Dáil to agriculture and...
Agri Politics
Healy-Rae apologises for 'to hell with the planet' comments
Rural independent general election candidate Danny Healy-Rae has apologised for remarks he made yesterday, Sunday, February 9, during an election...
Agri Politics
'Once today is over, the work begins again' - Fitzmaurice re-elected
Following the first count in the Roscommon-Galway constituency, independent candidate Michael Fitzmaurice has been re-elected as a TD with 13,077...
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Agri Politics
[Updated] How are agri reps faring so far in General Election 2020?
Additional reporting by Claire Mc Cormack and Charles O’Donnell The public’s votes are being counted from ballot boxes around the...
Agri Politics
Exit poll: Big 3 parties look tied on support as voters have their say
The results of an exit poll this evening, Saturday, February 8, have given the public a glimpse of how the...
Agri Politics
General Election: Unraveling the mystery of proportional representation
Ireland has the distinction of using one of the most complex systems of voting in the world when it comes...
Agri Politics
The ins and outs of General Election 2020
The country will go to the polls tomorrow, Saturday, February 8, for General Election 2020. It is our first general...
Agri Politics
Doyle calls on electorate to 'get out and vote' in election
A candidate running in the Wicklow constituency for General Election 2020 has urged voters to “get out and vote” on Saturday, February...
Agri Politics
FF makes final plea to farmer voters
Fianna Fáil has made a final plea for votes from farmers throughout the country, highlighting the pledges made in its...
Agri Politics
Confirmed: Tipperary vote to go ahead on Saturday
It has been confirmed by the Government that the General Election vote will go ahead in the constituency of Tipperary...
Tillage
Farmers disillusioned by leaders' lack of agri knowledge - particularly on tillage
As the countdown to this weekend’s General Election accelerates, many farmers feel disillusioned and disappointed by the country’s political leaders...
Agri Politics
Farm families called on to turn out 'in strong numbers' to vote in General Election 2020
Farm families across Ireland have been asked to turn out “in strong numbers” to vote in General Election 2020. A...