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Colm McCarthy: hope for the best, but be prudent and prepare for the worst

Ireland looks like one of the better-placed Eurozone members this time round.

VIEWPOINTS 23 September 2026

Colm McCarthy: hope for the best, but be prudent and prepare for the worst

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'CAP funding is not a bonus or optional extra' - Deputy Nolan warns against cuts

'CAP funding is not a bonus or optional extra' - Deputy Nolan warns against cuts

NEWS 23 September 2026

Colm McCarthy - What will COP 31 achieve?

Colm McCarthy - What will COP 31 achieve?

VIEWPOINTS 16 September 2026

Agriculture pulled Ireland 'by the nose' out of recession - Minister Burke

Agriculture pulled Ireland 'by the nose' out of recession - Minister Burke

Agriculture pulled Ireland 'by the nose' out of recession - Minister Burke

NEWS 11 September 2026

Colm McCarthy: Ireland will not be immune if there is an international downturn

Colm McCarthy: Ireland will not be immune if there is an international downturn

Colm McCarthy: Ireland will not be immune if there is an international downturn

VIEWPOINTS 9 September 2026

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Renewables provide 53% of Northern Ireland electricity

Renewables provide 53% of Northern Ireland electricity

More than half of Northern Ireland’s electricity was generated from renewable sources in the year to June 2026, new figures from the Department for the Economy show.

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 August 2026

Colm McCarthy: urban sprawl rather than urban concentration

Colm McCarthy: urban sprawl rather than urban concentration

On past experience, the first response to budget pressures will be a go-slow on State capital spending.

VIEWPOINTS 5 August 2026

Nine in 10 believe Irish farmers deserve more recognition

Nine in 10 believe Irish farmers deserve more recognition

Nine in 10 value the sector’s contribution to Irish society and the economy and believe Irish farmers deserve greater recognition for the role they play in producing food.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Letter: ‘Fivemiletown cannot be viewed in isolation’

Letter: ‘Fivemiletown cannot be viewed in isolation’

'The UFU’s intervention should not simply be dismissed as another disagreement between government and farmers.' Seán Hogan OBE CDir, former chair, TB Strategic Partnership Group.

NORTHERN IRELAND 5 August 2026

Colm McCarthy: football kicks off betting habit for gamblers

Colm McCarthy: football kicks off betting habit for gamblers

It is surprising that none of the opposition parties has drafted a bill amending Ireland’s 2024 Gambling Regulation Act to ban the involvement of bookies in Irish football.

VIEWPOINTS 5 August 2026

Options within M50 for low-density Dublin

Options within M50 for low-density Dublin

The council has initiated a public consultation, local objectors have been lining up political opposition and WhatsApp groups are being mobilised by residents’ associations.

VIEWPOINTS 5 August 2026

Colm McCarthy: Ireland’s tiny contribution to global emissions

Colm McCarthy: Ireland’s tiny contribution to global emissions

Success on a national level makes a trivial contribution if others do too little.

VIEWPOINTS 5 August 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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