Environment
Following the publication of the programme for government, the IWT has called for the reinstatement of a Minister of State for nature.
Agri Politics
Michael Fitzmaurice said that farmers need 'clarity' on the new programme for government to see 'where they are going'
Forestry
SEEFA has said that it hopes to see "sustained momentum" on forestry once the new government begins its work.
Fianna Fáil members have voted to ratify the programme for government at a special Ard Fheis in Dublin today (Sunday, January 19).
A Fine Gael Senator has said that Ireland's family farms are "an absolute priority" in the new draft programme for government.
Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture Martin Kenny described the draft programme for government as lacking in substance for farming families.
Agri-Business
The new government has committed to increase funding for the national Meals on Wheels network during its term in office.
The Agri-Food Regulator (An Rialálaí Agraibhia) has welcomed a commitment in the draft programme for government to strengthen its powers.
The new coalition's draft programme for government shows "a worrying shift away" from climate action, environmental groups warn.
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture (DAFM) Martin Heydon has refused to be drawn on speculation about ministerial appointments
The ICSA has welcomed commitments set out in the draft programme for government which"support farmers and the agri-food sector".
Rural Life
The government has made a commitment to increase the number of dog wardens, according to the draft programme for government
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has welcomed key elements included in the draft programme for government.
The new programme for government must deliver for young people and make "substantive investments in rural youth", the Macra president said.
A number of new measures are being pledged for the agricultural sector under the new draft programme for government published today
In its draft programme, the next government has made a commitment to ensure a farm succession scheme that supports generational renewal
The agriculture section in the draft programme for government lacks "specifics and funding details", the IFA president said.
The new government has worked to develop its 2025 programme, and it is understood that many commitments have been made for agriculture
The government has received a C+ grade in an assessment of its delivery of the Programme for...
The new government "must deliver on climate action targets by immediately prioritising renewable energy generation supports".
Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen has been appointed as the new Minister for Agriculture by newly-elected Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
The incoming minister for agriculture has apparently been appointed today, according to unconfirmed reports.
The final piece of the coalition jigsaw appears to be in place. The Green Party has voted in favour of the Programme for Government.
