Minister of State Niall Collins

Over €221m to farmers in afforestation scheme payments from 2021-2025

Forestry

Over €221m to farmers in afforestation scheme payments from 2021-2025

Over €221.5 million has been paid out in afforestation scheme farmer payments from 2021 to 2025, according to DAFM.

Senator renews call for a national forestry authority to 'restore confidence'

Agri-Business

Senator renews call for a national forestry authority to 'restore confidence'

Independent Senator Victor Boyhan has renewed his call for the establishment of a national forestry authority.

Niall Collins appointed as minister of state at DAFM

Agri Politics

Niall Collins appointed as minister of state at DAFM

Niall Collins has today (Thursday, May 28) been appointed as Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).

Minister: Tackling drug crime in rural Ireland a top priority

Rural Life

Minister: Tackling drug crime in rural Ireland a top priority

The Minister of State Niall Collins said tackling the "scourge of drug dealing, is a top priority for the government.