Agri Politics
Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins has said that private property rights must be respected when it comes to greenways.
Ciaran Mullooly has said the government's response in Budget 2026 to key agriculture sectors in crisis is "wholly inadequate."
Leader of Independent Ireland Michael Collins has said that the "mounting threats" facing tillage,...
Irish tillage farmers are facing a double economic blow from recent EU policy decisions, further...
Rural Life
The government's current hot meals scheme is “disgraceful discrimination” against small, rural schools according to a TD.
Deputy Richard O’Donoghue has written to Minister Heydon to highlight "serious flaws" in the new Forgotten Farmer scheme.
Independent Ireland councillor Shane P O’Reilly said the lives of birds, flora, and fauna are being taken "above that of human life".
The leader of Independent Ireland, Michael Collins has called for a rescue package for rural post offices to be included in Budget 2026.
Deputy Michael Collins has called on the government to address the exclusion of rural islands from Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme.
Renew Europe, a grouping of political parties from across Europe, which includes Fianna Fáil and...
Tanks and guns "seem to be more important than farmers and food security" to the EU according to Roscommon-Galway TD, Michael Fitzmaurice.
Deputy Michael Collins said there's a need to address a “unjustifiable price differential leaving rural transport users out of pocket".
Agri-Business
The Tánaiste has confirmed that "engagements" are continuing with the European Commission over the Mercosur trade deal.
MEP Ciaran Mullooly has today (May 19) urged local authorities to immediately reverse restrictions on one-off rural housing.
An Independent Ireland rural TD has called for an urgent reform of the Fair Deal scheme to protect farm and business families.
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice has criticised the rise in carbon tax, which is set to increase on May 1.
Deputy, Richard O'Donoghue has called for the state to embrace the post office sustainability plan as vital to life in rural Ireland.
Deputy Michael Collins described rural housing guidelines as a "semi-tortuous process that is the regulatory equivalent of waterboarding".
An Irish MEP has demanded that the European Commission undertakes a "comprehensive impact assessment" on proposed fertiliser tariffs.
Environment
Independent Ireland leader, Michael Collins, is calling for a review of all State-managed water treatment plants and infrastructure.
The leader of Independent Ireland, Michael Collins has confirmed the formation of a new independent technical group for the 34th Dáil.
The EU-Mercosur trade deal is the first big threat facing farmers after the general election, Independent Ireland candidate Eddie Punch said.
Podcast
On the cusp of the General Election 2024, Francess McDonnell chats to Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School...
