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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

Protein Aid Scheme payments worth €9m on the way to tillage farmers

The minister also confirmed that payments under the Straw Incorporation Measure will start issuing to farmers next week.

6 December 2024 SCHEMES

Horticulture innovation and diversification schemes open

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State Pippa Hackett made the announcement of the schemes, which are part of the key strategic actions set out in the horticulture strategy.

5 December 2024 NEWS
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Who is next for Agriculture House?

It's extremely likely that Charlie McConalogue's successor will be from either Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael. Or could he become a two-term agriculture minister?

4 December 2024 DEALER

John Paul Fenlon appointed to Teagasc Authority

The appointment was made by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and will see Fenlon become the company’s staff representative on the authority.

4 December 2024 NEWS

Agri-food exports worth over €18bn this year

Dairy was the sector that had the highest export value in 2024 and the UK was the biggest destination for agri-food exports as a whole.

4 December 2024 NEWS

Payments under 2024 Beef Welfare Scheme begin to issue

Over €19.98m will issue to 23,132 participating farmers this week.

3 December 2024 NEWS
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No Rabbitte and no Hutch in next Dáil but McConalogue looking more likely

A quick update on the constituencies in the Midlands North West, as Brussels calls it.

1 December 2024 NEWS
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Too late to change Ireland’s anaerobic digestion direction?

Stephen Robb looks ahead at some of the challenges facing the next Government as Ireland’s fledgling anaerobic digestion industry struggles to get off the ground.

27 November 2024 RENEWABLES