Agri Politics
The EPP conference gets underway this morning (Friday, April 19) and will focus on the future of European agriculture
With Minister Simon Harris currently trying to secure enough votes to be elected as Taoiseach, speculation is growing about a Cabinet reshuffle with Minister Martin Heydon in mind.
Rural Life
The registration process for two new farming apprenticeship programmes is "still in progress" according to minister.
Agri-Business
Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris has announced the launch of two new farming apprenticeships.
Minister Simon Harris has received recommendations on a proposed new veterinary school, his department confirmed.
A report by on a proposed new veterinary school is to be presented to government "very shortly", according to Minister Simon Harris
Higher education institutions interested in expanding or creating new veterinary courses are currently being sought by the HEA.
A veterinary group has called for a second vet school in Ireland, amid a "chronic shortage" of mixed-practice vets in rural areas.
