Dara Calleary

Christmas bonus begins for those receiving social welfare payments

Those on long-term social welfare payments will receive a double-payment whenever they usually collect their payment with the bonus.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Christmas bonus begins for those receiving social welfare payments

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Roscommon farmers with rocky land wanted for new scheme

Roscommon farmers with rocky land wanted for new scheme

SCHEMES 20 September 2025

Further €14m funding for rural roads and laneways

Further €14m funding for rural roads and laneways

NEWS 7 August 2025

€4m for Coillte to establish new trails and to repair storm damage

€4m for Coillte to establish new trails and to repair storm damage

€4m for Coillte to establish new trails and to repair storm damage

NEWS 1 August 2025

Minister warns dog owners of financial devastation of dog attacks

Minister warns dog owners of financial devastation of dog attacks

Minister warns dog owners of financial devastation of dog attacks

NEWS 24 March 2025

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€1m funding for 123 agricultural shows

€1m funding for 123 agricultural shows

As part of the initiative, each show will receive a grant of between €4,260 and €11,410 depending on its size.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Women on family farms urged to act towards their pension

Women on family farms urged to act towards their pension

This came in response to a question from senator Joanne Collins who said that there needs to be better education around what entitlements people can make towards their pension.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Farmers with homes damaged by storm Éowyn may be eligible for financial aid

Farmers with homes damaged by storm Éowyn may be eligible for financial aid

Minister Dara Calleary confirmed the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme, which is income-tested, will provide support to those living in properties directly affected storm Éowyn.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Leinster-heavy lineup sees McConalogue demoted

Leinster-heavy lineup sees McConalogue demoted

The cabinet resembles the Irish rugby team in one regard - it's totally Leinster dominated, with 11 of the 15 ministers from the province.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Brexit, Beef Plan, COVID-19 and Golfgate

Brexit, Beef Plan, COVID-19 and Golfgate

From Brexit to COVID-19 and Golfgate, with the protests by the Beef Pan Movement and dairy farmers over the derogation cut, the last decade has had its fair share of controversy.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe