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Colm McCarthy: economy is strong, but warning light flashes

Along with the Central Bank and the ESRI, the Fiscal Council has also been urging caution.

VIEWPOINTS 21 January 2026

Colm McCarthy: economy is strong, but warning light flashes

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New farm grant to open in early 2026

New farm grant to open in early 2026

NORTHERN IRELAND 17 December 2025

New year VAT change to cost farmers millions

New year VAT change to cost farmers millions

NEWS 17 December 2025

Non-VAT registered farmers to lose out on millions with top-up cut - ICOS

Non-VAT registered farmers to lose out on millions with top-up cut - ICOS

Non-VAT registered farmers to lose out on millions with top-up cut - ICOS

NEWS 17 December 2025

Colm McCarthy: predictions for future population growth

Colm McCarthy: predictions for future population growth

Colm McCarthy: predictions for future population growth

VIEWPOINTS 3 December 2025

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Minister tried ‘very, very hard’ for farm income volatility tool in Budget 2026

Minister tried ‘very, very hard’ for farm income volatility tool in Budget 2026

Department of Agriculture officials and officials from the Department of Finance “worked through proposals” on an income volatility tool in the months ahead of the budget.

NEWS 28 May 2025

Lump sum payments for both young and old farmers recommended

Lump sum payments for both young and old farmers recommended

A total of 31 recommendations are contained in the Commission on Generational Renewal in Farming report.

NEWS 28 May 2025

Farm tax reliefs worth over €20m due to expire

Farm tax reliefs worth over €20m due to expire

Three agricultural tax reliefs are due to expire at the end of 2025 if Government does not extend them as part of the budget.

NEWS 28 May 2025

Exchequer budget expands by €7.9bn

Exchequer budget expands by €7.9bn

Government spending set to hit €116.6bn in 2026, according to Summer Statement

NEWS 28 May 2025

Colm McCarthy: risks to the world economy amid conflict

Colm McCarthy: risks to the world economy amid conflict

World stock and bond markets have already weakened in response to the Israeli attacks and the Iranian response.

VIEWPOINTS 28 May 2025

Poultry broilers removed from flat-rate addition scheme

Poultry broilers removed from flat-rate addition scheme

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe made the decision based on advice provided by the Revenue Commissioners and the Department of Finance that overcompensation is occurring within the sector.

POULTRY 28 May 2025

Colm McCarthy - Restraint on spending needed

Colm McCarthy - Restraint on spending needed

Departments have already been asked to restrain their demands on the 2026 budget.

VIEWPOINTS 28 May 2025

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Offaly farmer Anne Marie Butterfield shares her approach to rearing lambs

Offaly sheep farmer Anne Marie Butterfield has been rearing lambs for years and says a reliable milk replacer is key to keeping pet lambs healthy and thriving.

Offaly farmer Anne Marie Butterfield shares her approach to rearing lambs

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