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Jackie Cahill will not contest next election

Jackie Cahill has said he “sincerely regrets” the short notice, but that “personal circumstances” have dictated the decision not to run.

21 October 2024 NEWS

Government must reinvigorate forestry and promote wood building - FII

FII has launched its manifesto - ‘Forestry for our Future: Delivering on the potential of Irish forestry’ - for the upcoming general election.

21 October 2024 FORESTRY

Taoiseach to address IFA farming and food conference

IFA president Francie Gorman said the event comes at a critical time for farming.

10 October 2024 NEWS
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Future of farming is a less intensive model - Kenny

Martin Kenny returns as Sinn Féin’s agriculture spokesperson as a general election approaches, following disappointing local and European elections for the party. Here, he sets out his stall.

11 September 2024 NEWS

Dairy farmer for the Dáil

Dairy farmer Willie Aird will contest the general election in Laois. He’s been in politics for 45 years.

11 September 2024
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Punch to run in next general election

Punch is the former general secretary of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA).

5 September 2024 NEWS

IFA demands solution to RZLT

The IFA want the government to present their detailed proposal to remove farmers from liability to the Residential ZOned Land tax on their farmland

28 August 2024 NEWS
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Opinion: RZLT as dangerous for Government as it is for farmers with zoned land

With ministers openly disagreeing on whether the RZLT should be deferred- again- or not, is the government in danger?

24 August 2024
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Sinn Féin criticises generational renewal commission as ‘pre-election stunt’

Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy and Claire Kerrane had previously tabled legislation in the Dáil to establish a commission on the future of family farming earlier this year.

16 August 2024 NEWS