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Detail of Mercosur deal will be scrutinised closely - McConalogue

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has said that the government is currently waiting to see the final details of the Mercosur trade deal.

9 December 2024 NEWS

MEP abstains from Commission vote over Mercosur deal

Ciarán Mullooly chose not to vote on the leadership team that will guide EU policy for the next five years due to concerns about the lack of commitments and transparency regarding Mercocur.

27 November 2024 NEWS
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McGuinness has more left in the tank

Mairead McGuinness worked as an agri print journalist before going in front of the camera as lead anchor for RTE’s Ear to the Ground covering issues in the farming sector.

17 November 2024 NEWS
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Agriculture policy changes must align with farming identity - Teagasc

The research and advisory agency was speaking on a panel discussion during a 'Collaborating for Impact' event about agri-food innovation.

12 November 2024 NEWS
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More services needed to help farmers’ wellbeing, says next commissioner

A question on supports for farmers’ mental and physical health at Commissioner-designate Christophe Hansen’s confirmation hearing provoked a candid and emotional response.

6 November 2024 NEWS
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‘Unacceptable’ that billionaires benefit from CAP - next commissioner

European commissioner-designate for agriculture Christophe Hansen said he wants to champion a CAP that supports small farmers.

4 November 2024 NEWS
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Commission visits Ireland on future of derogation

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue invited the delegation following last year’s visit to Ireland by European Commissioner for the Environment Virginijus Sinkevicius.

18 September 2024 NEWS

Hansen named new European agriculture commissioner

The announcement of the next College of Commissioners came from Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen.

17 September 2024 NEWS
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Commission visit ‘important step’ in effort to retain derogation - McConalogue

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue invited the delegation following last year’s visit to Ireland by European Commissioner for the Environment Virginijus Sinkevicius.

17 September 2024 NEWS