Agri Politics
Senator Victor Boyhan said he was disappointed that there is no clarity on Rural Housing Guidelines in the national housing policy.
Former MEP and European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness has withdrawn from the presidential election citing health reasons.
Forestry
Minister Healy-Rae has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting forest owners in the wake of significant storm damage
The next minister for agriculture is set to be revealed today (Wednesday, January 22) as the Dáil resumes and a new government is formed.
Fianna Fáil members have voted to ratify the programme for government at a special Ard Fheis in Dublin today (Sunday, January 19).
The new programme for government must deliver for young people and make "substantive investments in rural youth", the Macra president said.
Social Democrats TD, Jennifer Whitmore, has advocated for the establishment of a free, state-run alternative to death notice website, RIP.ie
The Green Party has chosen Malcolm Noonan to run as a candidate for the agricultural panel in the upcoming Seanad election.
Independent Ireland said that it will "restore trust in politics" as the party launched its general election manifesto in Co. Roscommon.
Rural Life
As campaigning in the general election continues across the country, today (Tuesday, November 12) marks the deadline to register to vote.
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Pippa Hackett has said that she is facing an "uphill battle" in the general election.
Over €171,000 has been announced for See Her Elected, an initiative to support the participation of women from rural areas in local politics.
Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled her picks for the various European Commissioners, with a changing of the guard at agriculture.
Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has been selected by Fianna Fáil to contest the next general election.
Independent Ireland has selected Eddie Punch to run as a candidate in the Clare constituency in the upcoming general election.
The Green Party has today (Monday, July 22) selected Senator Pippa Hackett as a candidate to contest the next general election.
Former tánaiste and minister for agriculture Simon Coveney has confirmed that he will not stand in the next general election.
Fianna Fáil TD Jackie Cahill believes that his party should not go back into government with the Green Party.
Ireland has the distinction of using one of the most complex election systems of voting when electing TDs, MEPs and local councilors.
A survey has indicated that 15% of Irish people believe agri-policy should be discussed "as a matter of priority" in the European elections.
Environment
The Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has challenged other political parties on how they will address the challenges posed by climate change.
The IFA has organised four regional meetings to give farmers the opportunity to hear from candidates running in the European elections.
There is "lingering anger" in farming communities over the levels of anxiety that were generated by...
