Rural Life
An independent TD has slammed the government for allowing increases in excise duty for fuel to go ahead this week.
Agri Politics
A Co. Wexford TD told the Minister for Agriculture that a support package for tillage farmers that consists of €11/ac "warrants a slap",
Agri-Business
Irish sheep farmers deserve to receive their fair share of Brexit compensation, according to the Regional Group of TDs.
Environment
"If we do not turn the tide on the climate crisis[...] there will not be any agriculture, Tanaiste said amid emissions reduction debate
There will be an "explosion" in Ireland in the next fortnight if the government does not take...
Wexford independent TD, Verona Murphy, has said she supports the IFA's condemnation of the implementation of a Pilot Soil Sampling Programme.
A TD has joined in calls for clarity after a controversial letter was sent by Green party MEP, Ciarán Cuffe, to bank CEOs.
Tillage
Independent TD for Wexford Verona Murphy has told the government that a "proactive approach" is needed to prevent the spread of blackgrass.
The Irish government has been called on to insist on a co-ordinated EU approach to antigen testing for transport drivers.
The move to suspend point-to-point racing and hare coursing is "an unjustified attack on livelihoods in rural Ireland" Verona Murphy says.
Independent TD Verona Murphy has described the government's approach to dealing with testing at ports as "chaotic".
A TD has warned that the supply of fresh food here is being put in jeopardy due to what she called "regulatory paralysis" at Irish ports.
The department is set to increase daily inspection cover at Rosslare Europort to 18 hours, according to an independent TD.
Wexford independent deputy, Verona Murphy has called on the government to immediately introduce rapid antigen testing at the country’s ports.
Verona Murphy has said that it is 'a pretty dire situation' for those truck drivers who find themselves caught up in the closure...
Verona Murphy has called for action from the government after traffic between the UK and France was closed leaving freight drivers stranded.
The Department of Agriculture has been criticised for the "unacceptable" decision not to have 24-hour inspections at Rosslare Europort.
The announcement by Stena Line of an additional vessel on the Rosslare Europort to Cherbourg route has been welcomed by Verona Murphy.
Verona Murphy has raised concerns over what she considers to be "incorrect numbers" in relation to ferry capacity post-Brexit.
