Agri Politics
ACRES scoring 'extremely harsh' on many commonages - McGrath
The leader of the Rural Independent Group, Deputy Mattie McGrath has claimed that scoring for some commonages under the Agri...
Rural Independent Group
Agri Politics
Call for multi-million aid package for farmers in budget
The leader of the Rural Independent Group of TDs has called for a multi-million aid package for farmers in the...
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The Farm Well Hub is a new Irish on-line resource specifically dedicated to farmers mental health & wellbeing. The Farm...
Rural Life
Rural Independents call for reversal of fuel excise increase
The leader of the Rural Independent Group of TDs has called on the government to reverse the recent increase in...
Rural Life
Transport proposal 'discriminates against rural areas' - TD
Criticism has continued of the government’s proposed plan to reduce emissions from the transport sector, with one TD saying the...
Rural Life
Carbon tax impacts rural households worse - budget report
The carbon tax liability of rural households is higher than it is for urban households, according to an analysis of...
Agri-Business
McGrath calls for two-year nitrates derogation extension
The leader of the Rural Independent Group of TDs is calling on the Taoiseach to secure a two-year extension for...
Rural Life
Taoiseach: Driving test delays 'unacceptable'
The Taoiseach has acknowledged what he has described as the “unacceptable delays at the moment” when it comes to driving...
Agri Politics
Healy-Rae: Minister 'failed Irish farmers' on nitrates derogation
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine has “failed Irish farmers” when it comes to the nitrates derogation, according...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Forestry
Afforestation licensing system labelled 'resounding failure'
The afforestation licensing system has been labelled a “resounding failure” by the Rural Independent Group as only 12 licences for...
Agri Politics
Rural Independents: Govt needs to 'empower' rural communities
An overhaul of government policy is needed to place rural communities at the “core of decision-making”, according to the Rural...
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,...
Agri-Business
Rural Independents: Minister dithering on sheep farmer supports
The Rural Independent Group of TDs has accused Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue of dithering when...
Rural Life
Rural TDs call for emergency aid package for Irish farmers
The Rural Independent Group of TDs has called on the government to acknowledge the rising costs of inputs, and come...
Sheep News
Rural TDs 'stand firmly' with sheep farmers amid sector crisis
Rural TDs “stand firmly” with sheep farmers in their campaign for increased support by government which has thus far failed...
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...
Agri-Business
Kerry TD calls for 'extensive cull' of Sika deer
A Kerry TD has called on the government to carry out an “extensive cull” of Sika deer across the country....
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...