Diesel

Farmer loses €1.55m tax battle with Revenue over green diesel

The bulk of the assessment concerned a €1.29m excise duty bill for green diesel, while the income tax bill of €214,663 and VAT bill of €54,072 also related to the green diesel. Gordon Deegan reports.

NEWS 13 April 2026

Farmer loses €1.55m tax battle with Revenue over green diesel

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20c/l agri diesel rebate was in design before protests - Minister Heydon

20c/l agri diesel rebate was in design before protests - Minister Heydon

NEWS 13 April 2026

ICOS warns Government to closely monitor fuel prices following support package

ICOS warns Government to closely monitor fuel prices following support package

NEWS 13 April 2026

What Government gave on diesel, Trump has already taken away

What Government gave on diesel, Trump has already taken away

What Government gave on diesel, Trump has already taken away

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Time is ticking for fuel supports to help young farmers - Macra

Time is ticking for fuel supports to help young farmers - Macra

Time is ticking for fuel supports to help young farmers - Macra

NEWS 13 April 2026

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€100m fuel subsidy scheme for farmers and contractors

€100m fuel subsidy scheme for farmers and contractors

Payments under the scheme will be made through a single application process, with funding allocated based on fuel usage last year.

SCHEMES 9 April 2026

Green diesel cut by 2.4c/l, new €100m support scheme and carbon tax delayed

Green diesel cut by 2.4c/l, new €100m support scheme and carbon tax delayed

Overall fuel support package of €505m announced this Sunday evening by Government.

NEWS 9 April 2026

'Milk will be spilt by Monday' – ICOS

'Milk will be spilt by Monday' – ICOS

The unavailability of diesel for milk lorries will lead to major disruption in the collection of milk, according to ICOS and farm organisations.

NEWS 9 April 2026

Warning that protests could threaten food exports

Warning that protests could threaten food exports

The Department of Agriculture has also been informed that restricted diesel supply could begin to affect milk collection from farmers soon.

NEWS 9 April 2026

ICOS calls for calm and constructive approach ahead of fuel talks

ICOS calls for calm and constructive approach ahead of fuel talks

“We request the Government to increase the flat rate addition for non-VAT registered farmers to compensate for the increased VAT associated with sky-high fuel prices,” the ICOS president said.

NEWS 9 April 2026

Fuel shortage hits west of Ireland

Fuel shortage hits west of Ireland

Many petrol stations in the region have already run out of petrol and diesel.

NEWS 9 April 2026

Protesters say they won't lobby Government through haulage association or IFA

Protesters say they won't lobby Government through haulage association or IFA

Protester John Dallon says the demonstrators now have a 'voice for Ireland' and said it's 'not a big ask' for Government to sit down with them.

NEWS 9 April 2026

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What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

For dairy farmers Leslie and Sam Caldbeck, producing high-quality silage is central to how their Kilkenny farm performs.

What exactly is contributing to high-quality silage in Kilkenny

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