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Martin Kenny returns to Sinn Féin farm role
Pat O'Toole
The Sligo/Leitrim TD was previously Agriculture Spokesperson from 2016-2019, and is currently a member of the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee.
23 July 2024 News
Kenny returns to agriculture for Sinn Féin
The Sligo-Leitrim TD will succeed Claire Kerrane as Sinn Féin Agriculture and Rural Affairs spokesperson, the fourth person to fill the role since the last general election.
18 July 2024 News
Straw scheme suspension came as ‘big surprise’ - Hackett
Minister of State Pippa Hackett said she was not consulted on the straw chopping scheme being scrapped for this year and she is not in favour of it.
Flexibility needed on ACRES interim payment clawback – Kerrane
Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on agriculture Claire Kerrane has said the Department of Agriculture needs to exercise flexibility when it comes to recouping ACRES monies from farmers.
3 July 2024 News
Ash Dieback Scheme 'shambolic' - Kerrane
Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane has said that despite changes made to the Ash Dieback Scheme, it is "not workable" and called on Minister Hackett to make the scheme "workable".
4 June 2024 News
Minister must provide clarity on phosphorus-related penalties - Kerrane
Claire Kerrane of Sinn Féin has asked Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue to provide clarity and communication on phosphorus-related penalties.
2 May 2024 News
Ash dieback scheme a ‘step in right direction’ but questions remain - Sinn Féin
Additional supports for farmers and forestry owners affected by ash dieback is a step in the right direction, Claire Kerrane has said.
1 May 2024 News
Commission on future of family farm proposed by Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin wants to establish a commission on the future of the family farm, which would bring together stakeholders and experts to ensure the survival of family farms.
17 April 2024 News