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Colm McCarthy: economic is trong, 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: economic is trong, but warning light flashes

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Farmers' Mercosur fears misunderstood

Farmers' Mercosur fears misunderstood

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Colm McCarthy: farmers will be blamed for Mercosur protest

Colm McCarthy: farmers will be blamed for Mercosur protest

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Colm McCarthy: it's time to make space for the buses

Colm McCarthy: it's time to make space for the buses

Colm McCarthy: it's time to make space for the buses

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Ten reasons to be optimistic about 2026

Ten reasons to be optimistic about 2026

Ten reasons to be optimistic about 2026

NEWS 30 December 2025

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Ireland to host European Wool Day in 2026

Ireland to host European Wool Day in 2026

The event takes place in Tralee, Co Kerry, on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 March and will include a conference and wool-related festivities.

SCHEMES 8 December 2025

Applications open for new TAMs grant to replace shed roofs

Applications open for new TAMs grant to replace shed roofs

This new grant aid support will be available under the farm safety measure of TAMS.

NEWS 8 December 2025

'Extra weeks needed' to address Mercosur concerns - Von der Leyen

'Extra weeks needed' to address Mercosur concerns - Von der Leyen

Von der Leyen has said that more time is needed to discuss the issues some member states have with the deal.

NEWS 8 December 2025

Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

Colm McCarthy: resourcing Ireland's water and electricity needs

The ESB was accordingly designed from the beginning in 1927 as a State-wide monopoly company, initially to develop hydro resources starting with the Shannon scheme.

VIEWPOINTS 8 December 2025

John Deere net incomes drops 29% for 2025

John Deere net incomes drops 29% for 2025

Despite a positive end to the year, John Deere reports a 29% drop in net income for fiscal year 2025, while tariffs and uncertainly look set to impact 2026

NEWS 8 December 2025

Colm McCarthy: metropolitan sprawl

Colm McCarthy: metropolitan sprawl

Congestion-avoidance is, however, a highly inefficient rationing device and there are affordable alternatives.

VIEWPOINTS 8 December 2025

Contrasting renewables direction between ROI and NI

Contrasting renewables direction between ROI and NI

Renewable energy generation continues to climb in the Republic of Ireland, but the trend is the opposite for Northern Ireland.

NEWS 8 December 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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