‘With Sinn Féin it’s sack first, ask questions later’, Minister claims in Brazilian beef row
Bord Bia chair ‘crossed a red line’ by importing meat, SF agriculture spokesman Martin Kenny says
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Procurement for Greater Dublin drainage scheme to begin 14 years after project announced
Cabinet also to hear how age-verification social media pilot for under-16s could start within weeks
Has the St Brigid’s Day bank holiday helped tourism?
Boosting the tourism sector during a traditionally quiet time was one of the key arguments for honouring the 5th century nun
The Minister says ‘Death’ is calling and you must not answer
Given the anticipated global St Patrick’s Day ministerial airlift, concerns have sprouted on what to do in case of emergency at home
Bord Bia chair to address Agriculture Committee over Brazilian beef row
Simon Harris rejects Sinn Féin call to remove Larry Murrin, says ‘you’ve come for a head and you’re not getting one’
Bluetongue outbreak: officials engaging with China over beef trade, says Heydon
Discovery of virus in four herds has led Beijing to suspend imports of Irish beef
China suspends Irish beef imports due to bluetongue virus outbreak
Move comes just weeks after China lifted previous ban in place for more than a year
St Patrick’s Day trips: See which countries Ministers are visiting this year
Nine will go to the United States including the Taoiseach, who is expected to meet US President Donald Trump
Controversial rent reform legislation expected to be approved today
Clashes in the Dáil last week when Sinn Féin said anticipated legislation would lead to more tenants paying ‘rip-off rents’
Bluetongue virus confirmed in Republic for first time as case found in Wexford cattle
The disease does not affect people but can cause severe illness in livestock and has a high mortality rate
State declared free of bird flu but poultry must remain housed in secure buildings
Legal orders requiring poultry to be kept in secure buildings remain in place despite the declaration of ‘disease freedom’
‘No urgency’ in tackling food price inflation, says farmers group
Regulations aimed at improving transparency across agri-food supply chain to take effect later this year
New powers for Agri-Food Regulator to come into effect at end of year
Regulator will be able to compel companies to provide price and market information, although safeguards will apply
Mercosur could stop price increase for Irish beef and hit farmers’ profits, IFA hears
Irish farmers have ‘worked for decades, particularly in the beef sector, for the prices we’ve got today’, agm told
Mercosur is good for Ireland but Micheál Martin is afraid to say it
A masterclass by the farming lobby captured both the Government and Opposition
Fianna Fáil MEP criticises Mercosur opposition amid debate ‘focused exclusively on beef’
Barry Andrews said pharmaceuticals, tech and chemicals sectors stood to benefit from deal, as France announces decision to vote against
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Sinn Féin oppose Bill to ban fox hunting
Réada Cronin says she will continue trying to persuade Sinn Féin ardfheis to ban ‘abhorrent, cruel, barbaric’ activity
Agri-Food Regulator to get powers to compel firms to provide price and market data
Regulator had sought new legislation after some businesses failed to provide information as part of report in the supply of eggs
Dr Tony Holohan claims public health ignored as Minister welcomes nitrates derogation
Former chief medical officer says opt-out from pollution restrictions is worrying for water quality
Tense negotiations, trad music sessions: How deal to extend nitrates derogation was done
EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall needed convincing to renew contested exemption for Irish farmers
Mercosur: Ireland’s opposition to deal may depend on ‘blocking minority’, Tánaiste suggests
Fears of farmers’ protest ‘with 10,000 tractors in Dublin’ if Ireland backs EU deal with South American bloc
Water quality key condition as appeal to extend nitrates derogation goes to vote
European Commission proposed granting Government’s request to continue derogation from nitrates regulations
‘Concern’ at three bird flu outbreaks early in high-risk period, Minister says
Bird flu outbreaks have been confirmed in commercial turkey flocks in Carlow, Meath and Monaghan
Bird flu: IFA warns ‘rogue operators’ now pose biggest risk in Ireland
Housing order cuts risk of further spread by ‘as much as 90 %’, says association
Third recent bird flu outbreak confirmed in Republic
The latest outbreak was confirmed at a turkey farm in Co Monaghan
Nitrates deal between Ireland and EU ‘getting closer’, commissioner says
Farmers availing of sought-after extension to derogation will have to observe wider environmental standards - Jessika Roswall
Bird flu: what the latest outbreaks mean for Christmas – and are people at risk?
Virus threatens poultry sector, with safety measures applying to ‘backyard flocks’ too
‘Batten down the hatches’: Turkey farmers worry amid bird flu outbreaks
Two outbreaks detected among flocks in counties Carlow and Meath ahead of busy Christmas period
IFA urges ‘laser-like focus on biosecurity’ following second bird flu outbreak
HSE is encouraging people in contact with poultry, waterfowl or pigs to avail of the free flu vaccine to protect them
Meath commercial turkey flock tests positive for bird flu in second case this week
Compulsory housing order issued for poultry and captive birds to minimise spread
Several councils not using powers to buy vacant housing
Ministers to be briefed at Cabinet on plans to overhaul rules and guidance on State spending
Fota Wildlife Park closed until further notice after bird flu outbreak
Concerns that disease could spread as Cork park is home to hundreds of birds
Voters at cattle mart looking for ‘someone you can trust’ in presidential race
Kilcullen mart attendees weigh in on the campaign so far with some considering casting a spoiled vote
Bird flu confirmed at Fota Wildlife Park
Cork centre had said it would close on Tuesday and Wednesday
Ireland seeks extension to nitrates directive
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon hopes to secure farmers time to comply with EU habitats directive
The campaign teams behind the Irish presidential election candidates
Heather Humphreys of Fine Gael, Jim Gavin of Fianna Fáil and Independent Catherine Connolly have assembled experienced backroom teams
‘No guarantee’ Mercosur trade deal can be stopped, says Heydon
Agreement would lower barriers to trade between the EU and Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay
Ireland still hopeful of EU coalition to block Mercosur trade deal with South America
Poland and Austria oppose agreement while France and Italy are sceptical, says Minister for Agriculture
Nitrates derogation for farmers ‘a top priority’, says Minister
Government is in ‘detailed negotiations’ with the European Commission, says Heydon
The grass ceiling: ‘It’s amazing the number of women who are interested in farming who don’t get the farm’
As female farmers bring innovation and fresh ideas to a traditionally male-dominated industry, change is underfoot in rural Ireland
Ireland seeks allies to help block Mercosur trade deal
Sources say there will be severe pressure from European Commission and countries favouring deal in coming months
No appetite in Government to unwrap reasons behind rising food prices
State agency that could get to bottom of problem denied powers required to expose unsettling facts of the matter
‘She is one of us’: Fierce competition but Virginia Show attendees forgive absence of regular Heather Humphreys
Record competition entrants at Virginia agricultural show
A promising start for Jim O’Callaghan, not so for James Browne: How has the Cabinet performed in its first six months?
Jim O’Callaghan and Peter Burke have made promising starts, James Browne has a lot of catching up to do
Owners surrender 60 XL Bullies to authorities after move to ban breed
TD warns of breeding practices where 8,000 pups registered annually but 25,000 for sale on dog website
State agencies to implement new rules aiming to enhance transparency in political ads
Introduction of alcohol warning labels to be deferred for two years, Ministers to hear
Ireland needs to stop holding out against Mercosur
Trade deal is a big win for Ireland, but beef farmers feel challenged
More than 20 Irish companies on Asian trade mission
Agriculture minister Martin Heydon and State agencies bid to boost markets for Irish food
Irish farmers tackling emissions and water quality issues but more needs to be done, says Taoiseach
Farmers willing to ‘lead, not lag, in moving to a more sustainable model of farming’
Always running for office: Barry Heneghan praises northsiders’ athletic superiority
Plus: Old Belvedere Squash Club up the creek without a padel; a Freedom of Information request deemed ‘frivolous or vexatious’; and a chance to test yourself against Dublin’s finest sprinter, Callie the cheetah
Eradication of TB threat to Irish dairy exports ‘further away than ever’
Lakeland Dairies chairman urges greater efforts in protecting Irish produce and farmers
Teagasc opens new brewing and distilling research centre
Brewers previously had to travel abroad to train, Minister says, on opening new Teagasc centre
Equivalent of cost of national children’s hospital spent on bovine TB eradication
Sinn Féin’s Martin Kenny said an estimated €2.24bn had been spent on schemes to eliminate the disease
Bovine TB Q&A: What is it and why is incidence of the disease increasing on Irish farms?
The Department of Agriculture is holding an emergency meeting today to address rising levels of the disease
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