Barry Cowen

Dempsey at Large: tanks or tractors?

The new imperative of defence spending is directly leading to reduced spending on the CAP - the proposed budget is down by 20%.

VIEWPOINTS 22 April 2026

Dempsey at Large: tanks or tractors?

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CAP payment uncertainty remains for older farmers

CAP payment uncertainty remains for older farmers

NEWS 16 April 2026

MEPs pushing for 6% of CAP to be spent on young farmers

MEPs pushing for 6% of CAP to be spent on young farmers

NEWS 13 April 2026

European Parliament caves in to weaker safeguard clauses

European Parliament caves in to weaker safeguard clauses

European Parliament caves in to weaker safeguard clauses

MARKETS 17 December 2025

MEPs back stronger Mercosur safeguards as Cowen warns 'real risk' it will pass

MEPs back stronger Mercosur safeguards as Cowen warns 'real risk' it will pass

MEPs back stronger Mercosur safeguards as Cowen warns 'real risk' it will pass

NEWS 9 December 2025

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MEPs sound alarm on conditions of derogation extension

MEPs sound alarm on conditions of derogation extension

Billy Kelleher, Barry Cowen and Maria Walsh react to news of the extension to Ireland's nitrates derogation for three years.

NEWS 13 August 2025

Government needs to reinforce Brussels' funding in next CAP - Cowen

Government needs to reinforce Brussels' funding in next CAP - Cowen

Barry Cowen has called on the Minister to fight for the strongest possible outcome in Brussels and stand ready to reinforce that outcome through national funding.

NEWS 13 August 2025

Cowen warns derogation approach leaves State open to legal fight

Cowen warns derogation approach leaves State open to legal fight

MEP Barry Cowen told an Taoiseach that the State would have been better facing a political fight on the derogation, rather than one based on appropriate assessment.

NEWS 13 August 2025

Will presidential fall-out affect CAP?

Will presidential fall-out affect CAP?

Whoever leads Fianna Fáil leads the Government through to 2017, and leads the EU's budget negotiations next year.

DEALER 13 August 2025

Push ups at the Ploughing

Push ups at the Ploughing

There was plenty of activity on the Irish Farmers Journal stand at the Ploughing this week, much of it aimed at keeping the mind and body healthy.

DEALER 13 August 2025

Ploughing 2025: Ireland can be a 'renewable energy powerhouse' - Barry Cowen

Ploughing 2025: Ireland can be a 'renewable energy powerhouse' - Barry Cowen

Cowen launched Liquid Gas Ireland's new report on pathways to deliver 100% renewable liquid gas by 2050 on day one of Ploughing 2025 in Screggan, Co Offaly.

NEWS 13 August 2025

Ministerial no-show in Offaly

Ministerial no-show in Offaly

The Dealer thought it was a massive own goal by the three ministers at the Department to not show up at the Tullamore Show.

DEALER 13 August 2025

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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