Agri-Business
Concrete levy will 'exacerbate' challenges faced by farmers - TD
Concerns have been raised that the 5% levy on concrete which is due to come into effect on September 1,...
Mattie McGrath
Rural Life
Minister's response to deer management 'ridiculous' - TD
The response from Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue towards deer management in Ireland is “ridiculous”, according...
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Agri Politics
Livelihoods of sheep farmers 'at stake' - TD
The livelihoods of individuals and long-term sustainability of the sheep sector is “at stake”, according to Independent TD, Mattie McGrath....
Beef
'Cows' days are numbered' due to climate policy - TD
A TD has told the Dáil that “cows’ days are numbered” due to what he said is the “diminishing role”...
Agri-Business
Rural Independents: Energy pricing needs to be investigated
The Rural Independent group of TDs has called for the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) to closely examine...
Environment
Rural Independents: Climate report would 'destroy' farmer income
The Rural Independent Group of TDs has said that proposals contained in a new climate report would “destroy” the livelihoods...
Environment
Rural Independents call for more time on deer management plan
The Rural Independent Group of TDs has called for a four-week extension to the public consultation on the new Deer...
Rural Life
Rural Independent TDs call for appointment of new energy minister
The Rural Independent TDs have slammed environment minister, Eamon Ryan, for what they claim is his “ongoing opposition” to the...
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Rural Life
McGrath: Government targets for electric vehicles 'unrealistic'
The leader of the Rural Independents has claimed that government targets for electric vehicles (EV) are “unrealistic” and an “attack...
Environment
Nolan: Green ideology has government 'hook, line and sinker'
Independent TD Carol Nolan has condemned the government’s agreement to introduce a 25% emissions reduction target for agriculture, and said...
Machinery
Call for government to meet contractors on rising green diesel prices
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has called on the government to confirm when it will meet with farm and forestry contractors...
Rural Life
Rural development a priority under new bill introduced by TDs
The Rural Independent Group has announced the introduction of its Planning and Development Bill 2022. The bill aims to hold...
Rural Life
Carbon tax is now 'the leading cause of inflation' - McGrath
The leader of the Rural Independent Group has claimed that carbon tax is now the leading cause of inflation and...
Rural Life
Rural communities weaken as bank branches close - TD
The leader of the Rural Independent Group has called for a Dáil debate on the decision to sell part of...
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Rural Life
Climate Action Bill 'blatantly attacks fabric of rural Ireland'
A group of TDs has claimed that the Climate Action Bill, which is set to be passed by the Dáil...
Agri Politics
Beef regulator motion 'a real chance' for politicians to support farmers
A private members motion being tabled this week on establishing an independent regulator for the beef sector is “a real...
Rural Life
Rural TDs to bring Dáil motion on rural investment
The Rural Independents group of TDs will bring a private members motion in the Dáil, today (Thursday, April 1) seeking...
Rural Life
Rural TDs call for government intervention on bank closures
The government is being called on to stem bank closures in rural Ireland, following the announcement yesterday (Monday, March 1)...