Simon Harris

Watch: Minister Healy-Rae hopes to reinstate forestry’s reputation

The newly appointed Minister of State for Forestry, Horticulture and Farm Safety sets out his priorities.

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Heydon tipped for agriculture

Heydon tipped for agriculture

NEWS 15 January 2025

Opinion: Mercosur migraine hits government honeymoon before wedding

Opinion: Mercosur migraine hits government honeymoon before wedding

OPINION 7 December 2024

Mercosur trade deal nightmare unfolding

Mercosur trade deal nightmare unfolding

Mercosur trade deal nightmare unfolding

NEWS 5 December 2024

Soc Dems rising in the south as Fine Gael fade

Soc Dems rising in the south as Fine Gael fade

Soc Dems rising in the south as Fine Gael fade

OPINION 1 December 2024

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Mercosur trade deal nightmare unfolding

Mercosur trade deal nightmare unfolding

Adam Woods has the latest on increased pressure to get the Mercosur trade deal across the line this week.

NEWS 12 November 2024

Soc Dems rising in the south as Fine Gael fade

Soc Dems rising in the south as Fine Gael fade

With three seats gained in Cork - and in the fight for a seat in Carlow-Kilkenny - the Social Democrats have had a good election.

OPINION 12 November 2024

Harris to revamp farming payments

Harris to revamp farming payments

The Taoiseach says that the 'costs incurred/income forgone' model is seeing farmers walk away from schemes.

NEWS 12 November 2024

'I want farmers to be farming, not filling out forms' – Harris

'I want farmers to be farming, not filling out forms' – Harris

The Taoiseach says that Fine Gael are the party best placed to advance Irish farming's cause at European level, as he talks succession, CAP, nitrates, and simp0lifying schemes

NEWS 12 November 2024

MEP sounds alarm on Commission backdoor to Mercosur deal

MEP sounds alarm on Commission backdoor to Mercosur deal

The European Commission could split the content of an EU-Mercosur free trade deal to lessen the ability of its opponents to block it, MEP Michael McNamara said.

NEWS 12 November 2024

Harris to upgrade Department IT

Harris to upgrade Department IT

I was in the crowd as Simon Harris spoke to farmers at the IFA national council on Tuesday.

DEALER 12 November 2024

Offaly election candidate criticises government’s supports for farm incomes

Offaly election candidate criticises government’s supports for farm incomes

Responding to the outgoing Taoiseach's remarks, Deputy Carol Nolan said the remarks have “gone down like a lead balloon among farmers”.

NEWS 12 November 2024

Harris urges farmers to steer clear of independents when voting

Harris urges farmers to steer clear of independents when voting

The leaders of the three largest parties addressed the IFA's national council on Tuesday.

NEWS 12 November 2024

Food price must drop but not at farmers' expense - Harris

Food price must drop but not at farmers' expense - Harris

Simon Harris and Minister of State Martin Heydon were speaking to farmers at an Irish Farmers Association national council on Tuesday.

NEWS 12 November 2024

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