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Government wins confidence vote, despite Healy-Rae's resignation

The resignation of Michael Healy-Rae as minister of state has not toppled the Government.

NEWS 14 April 2026

Government wins confidence vote, despite Healy-Rae's resignation

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Michael Healy-Rae resigns as minister at Department of Agriculture

Michael Healy-Rae resigns as minister at Department of Agriculture

NEWS 14 April 2026

€4m National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme opened

€4m National Dairy Beef Weighing Scheme opened

NEWS 14 April 2026

Farmers don't want to be building holiday homes instead of farming - Cooper

Farmers don't want to be building holiday homes instead of farming - Cooper

Farmers don't want to be building holiday homes instead of farming - Cooper

NEWS 14 April 2026

Jackie Cahill set to become chair of National Milk Agency

Jackie Cahill set to become chair of National Milk Agency

Jackie Cahill set to become chair of National Milk Agency

NEWS 14 April 2026

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Temporary derogation of driving hours extended for all hauliers

Temporary derogation of driving hours extended for all hauliers

The extended derogation will run for eight days from 13 April for drivers involved in the road transport of all goods within Ireland, including animal feed and fertiliser hauliers.

NEWS 13 April 2026

Wear the correct gear when spraying

Wear the correct gear when spraying

When spraying, you need to be protected from splashes, spills and fumes. The correct personal protective equipment needs to be worn.

NEWS 13 April 2026

Farmer still counting cost of dog attack over a year later

Farmer still counting cost of dog attack over a year later

The incident, which occurred over a year ago, resulted in eight sheep dead, others injured and multiple orphan lambs.

NEWS 13 April 2026

Farmer loses €1.55m tax battle with Revenue over green diesel

Farmer loses €1.55m tax battle with Revenue over green diesel

The bulk of the assessment concerned a €1.29m excise duty bill for green diesel, while the income tax bill of €214,663 and VAT bill of €54,072 also related to the green diesel. Gordon Deegan reports.

NEWS 13 April 2026

Man charged with road traffic offences while driving tractor at Whitegate

Man charged with road traffic offences while driving tractor at Whitegate

Gardaí said the man, who is in his 20s and was driving a tractor and slurry tanker, failed to stop at a checkpoint.

NEWS 13 April 2026

Backlog cleared as beef quotes remain steady

Backlog cleared as beef quotes remain steady

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef quotes, including the latest prices for finished cattle.

MARKETS 13 April 2026

Concern that fuel scheme will be overly bureaucratic for farmers - IFA

Concern that fuel scheme will be overly bureaucratic for farmers - IFA

The IFA president said that the rollout of the fuel support scheme must be efficient and effective and the Department must ensure that those who need support get it quickly.

NEWS 13 April 2026

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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