Budget 2027

Colm McCarthy: a 'giveaway budget' and little thanks from voters

It is clear from the Red C findings that the general public is not at all concerned about the issues which have alarmed the Fiscal Council.

VIEWPOINTS 28 October 2026

Colm McCarthy: a 'giveaway budget' and little thanks from voters

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Call for energy credits as wholesale electricity prices surge by 93% in a year

Call for energy credits as wholesale electricity prices surge by 93% in a year

NEWS 28 October 2026

€700,000 budget cut to farm safety 'deeply disappointing' - Healy-Rae

€700,000 budget cut to farm safety 'deeply disappointing' - Healy-Rae

NEWS 15 October 2026

IFA calls for more livestock scheme funding to avoid repeat payment cuts

IFA calls for more livestock scheme funding to avoid repeat payment cuts

IFA calls for more livestock scheme funding to avoid repeat payment cuts

NEWS 14 October 2026

Higher TB compensation limits still leave some farmers facing losses, says IFA

Higher TB compensation limits still leave some farmers facing losses, says IFA

Higher TB compensation limits still leave some farmers facing losses, says IFA

NEWS 14 October 2026

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IFA and Bord Gáis launch farm savings calculator as SEAI increases solar grants

IFA and Bord Gáis launch farm savings calculator as SEAI increases solar grants

The SEAI has increased its non-domestic microgeneration grant for solar PV from about 23% to 45% of eligible costs, for nine months from 6 October.

NEWS 12 October 2026

Budget measures fall short as childcare crisis continues

Budget measures fall short as childcare crisis continues

Parents and childcare agencies believe the Government has missed the mark with its reduction of creche fees in Budget 2027, which does not address the crisis of childcare places.

CL-IFJHOME 9 October 2026

Down to Agribusiness: diesel reserves, budget and how CBAM works

Down to Agribusiness: diesel reserves, budget and how CBAM works

On this week’s Down to Agribusiness, Stephen and Lorcan discuss Budget 2027, oil and diesel reserves, high court planning decisions and how CBAM actually works.

NEWS 9 October 2026

Budget falls short on climate, water and nature investment - IFA

Budget falls short on climate, water and nature investment - IFA

Fuel and fertiliser supports are welcomed, but greater funding is needed to help farmers deliver on climate, water and nature targets, the IFA environment chair said.

NEWS 9 October 2026

Tillage Podcast: budget, planting and a decline in farmer numbers

Tillage Podcast: budget, planting and a decline in farmer numbers

On this week’s show, we chat budget, crops and have three guests on soil and pesticides to hear from.

NEWS 8 October 2026

Frustrating that VAT reduction is limited to respiratory vaccines - IFA

Frustrating that VAT reduction is limited to respiratory vaccines - IFA

The removal of VAT on all vaccines would be a practical step to reduce costs for farmers and support their continued efforts to improve animal health and reduce antibiotic use, David Hall said.

NEWS 8 October 2026

Absence of extra funding for livestock schemes and ANC payments a concern – IFA

Absence of extra funding for livestock schemes and ANC payments a concern – IFA

Core farm payments require additional funding due to increased participation, IFA rural development chair John Curran has said.

NEWS 8 October 2026

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