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Derogation role for Habitats Directive questioned

A 2023 European Court ruling found that Ireland failed to fulfil its obligations under the Habitats Directive regarding special area of conservation (SAC) designations.

NEWS 13 August 2025

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Government robbing nature restoration fund for Dublin metro - INHFA

Government robbing nature restoration fund for Dublin metro - INHFA

NEWS 1 August 2025

Fury over peatland appeals

Fury over peatland appeals

NEWS 30 July 2025

Two requirements under GAEC 2 appeals process 'not relevant' - INHFA

Two requirements under GAEC 2 appeals process 'not relevant' - INHFA

Two requirements under GAEC 2 appeals process 'not relevant' - INHFA

NEWS 30 July 2025

Watch: Minister confident CAP can be saved from Commission's cuts

Watch: Minister confident CAP can be saved from Commission's cuts

Watch: Minister confident CAP can be saved from Commission's cuts

NEWS 23 July 2025

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CAP cuts described as a 'hammer blow'

CAP cuts described as a 'hammer blow'

The IFA has said that cutting CAP funding will in turn lead to a reduction in food production and ultimately to food price inflation, Rachel Donovan and Declan O'Brien report.

NEWS 5 June 2025

INHFA calls for stronger supports for sustainable farming systems

INHFA calls for stronger supports for sustainable farming systems

Call for stronger support in next CAP budget for sustainable sheep and cattle farmers.

NEWS 5 June 2025

INHFA seeks ACRES tax exemption on payments to farmers

INHFA seeks ACRES tax exemption on payments to farmers

INHFA has also sought an annual payment of €3,000 paid to farmers in Gaeltacht areas, who have a competency in the Irish language.

NEWS 5 June 2025

INHFA seeks increase in CAP funds and two pillar structure to remain

INHFA seeks increase in CAP funds and two pillar structure to remain

A week out from the expected unveiling of EU budget plans for 2028 to 2034, the INHFA has called for CAP funds to remain ringfenced.

NEWS 5 June 2025

Dog attacks reaching ‘crisis point’ – INHFA

Dog attacks reaching ‘crisis point’ – INHFA

The association has developed a book of evidence which has been sent to the Government and European Parliament, calling for a national DNA register, stricter legislation and enforcement.

NEWS 5 June 2025

Donegal man to be next INHFA president

Donegal man to be next INHFA president

Pheilim Molloy is poised to succeed Vincent Roddy as INHFA president at the farm organisation’s upcoming AGM in Roscommon on 11 September.

NEWS 5 June 2025

Government land purchases questioned by INHFA

Government land purchases questioned by INHFA

INHFA president Vincent Roddy said his organisation has taken issue with the Department of Housing purchasing land to increase the size and number of national parks in the midst of a housing crisis.

NEWS 5 June 2025

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