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Fine Gael has nominated Mairead McGuinness to run for president

McGuinness served as the European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union from October 2020 to November 2024.

NEWS 15 July 2025

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Farming ‘very high up the agenda’ in Brussels – McGrath

Farming ‘very high up the agenda’ in Brussels – McGrath

NEWS 2 July 2025

Tynan appointed as adviser to Dooley

Tynan appointed as adviser to Dooley

DEALER 25 June 2025

Ireland is being listened to for list of counter-tariffs – Heydon

Ireland is being listened to for list of counter-tariffs – Heydon

Ireland is being listened to for list of counter-tariffs – Heydon

NEWS 27 May 2025

Battle ahead to protect CAP funding

Battle ahead to protect CAP funding

Battle ahead to protect CAP funding

NEWS 15 May 2025

Hansen wants CAP funds ring-fenced in EU budget battle

Hansen wants CAP funds ring-fenced in EU budget battle

The EU's agriculture chief wants an evolution, not a revolution, in the CAP beyond 2027.

NEWS 23 January 2025

Losing young farmers is a threat to EU food production – Hansen

Losing young farmers is a threat to EU food production – Hansen

European Commission is drawing up a new strategy for young farmers aimed at stopping the declining trend in EU farmer numbers.

NEWS 23 January 2025

IFA alarmed at ‘rushed’ plans for next CAP as budget fight looms

IFA alarmed at ‘rushed’ plans for next CAP as budget fight looms

The IFA’s concern comes as speculation has been mounting that the Commission could radically shake-up the way it distributes the EU budget.

NEWS 23 January 2025

EU tariffs on US to add €15/t on to Irish farmers’ feed costs – Mullooly

EU tariffs on US to add €15/t on to Irish farmers’ feed costs – Mullooly

EU tariffs to be imposed on US feed - and potentially on Russian fertiliser - will affect Irish farmers, MEP Ciaran Mullooly has said.

NEWS 23 January 2025

Hansen and Heydon united on bolstering CAP budget

Hansen and Heydon united on bolstering CAP budget

Newly appointed Commissioner Christophe Hansen and Minister Martin Heydon have said they would support increasing CAP funds.

NEWS 23 January 2025

Farming news: IFA AGM, Dáil chaos and TB reactor numbers

Farming news: IFA AGM, Dáil chaos and TB reactor numbers

On this week's episode we discuss the latest in politics as well as trends around TB reactor numbers.

NEWS 23 January 2025

Commission must invest in farmer mental health - Walsh

Commission must invest in farmer mental health - Walsh

European Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen was in Dublin today for an event with Irish farmers on issues such as generational renewal and mental health.

NEWS 23 January 2025

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