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MEP abstains from Commission vote over Mercosur deal
James Hanly
Ciarán Mullooly chose not to vote on the leadership team that will guide EU policy for the next five years due to concerns about the lack of commitments and transparency regarding Mercocur.
17 November 2024 News
McGuinness has more left in the tank
Mairead McGuinness worked as an agri print journalist before going in front of the camera as lead anchor for RTE’s Ear to the Ground covering issues in the farming sector.
12 November 2024 News
Agriculture policy changes must align with farming identity - Teagasc
The research and advisory agency was speaking on a panel discussion during a 'Collaborating for Impact' event about agri-food innovation.
More services needed to help farmers’ wellbeing, says next commissioner
A question on supports for farmers’ mental and physical health at Commissioner-designate Christophe Hansen’s confirmation hearing provoked a candid and emotional response.
6 November 2024 News
‘Unacceptable’ that billionaires benefit from CAP - next commissioner
European commissioner-designate for agriculture Christophe Hansen said he wants to champion a CAP that supports small farmers.
4 November 2024 News
Commission visits Ireland on future of derogation
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue invited the delegation following last year’s visit to Ireland by European Commissioner for the Environment Virginijus Sinkevicius.
18 September 2024 News
Hansen named new European agriculture commissioner
The announcement of the next College of Commissioners came from Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen.
17 September 2024 News
Commission visit ‘important step’ in effort to retain derogation - McConalogue
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue invited the delegation following last year’s visit to Ireland by European Commissioner for the Environment Virginijus Sinkevicius.
17 September 2024 News
Honorary doctorates galore
McGuinness took the opportunity to congratulate the agriculture and food science who also graduated that day.
11 September 2024 Dealer
'Tough’ debate ahead on new farm climate fund proposals - McGuinness
Commissioner McGuinness warned that member states will have to agree to send more tax revenue to Brussels if new funding streams are to be created for farmers.
9 September 2024 News
Next Commissioner must fight for 'stronger CAP budget'
Outgoing European Agriculture Commissioner says his dream is to increase the agriculture budget by 50%.
17 July 2024 News
Hackett to contest Green Party leadership
The Minister of State for Agriculture will face off with Roderic O'Gorman to succeed Eamon Ryan, while Michael McGrath will be Ireland's next European Commissioner.
26 June 2024 News