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Government survives vote as Healy-Rae walks away

Speculation has turned to who could take over from Michael Healy-Rae TD’s previous ministerial duties on forestry, farm safety and horticulture.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Government survives vote as Healy-Rae walks away

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Editorial: a week of turmoil

Editorial: a week of turmoil

VIEWPOINTS 15 April 2026

‘Agri contracting is the biggest sinking ship’

‘Agri contracting is the biggest sinking ship’

NEWS 15 April 2026

Good fuel package, bad timing

Good fuel package, bad timing

Good fuel package, bad timing

DEALER 15 April 2026

Opinion: urban-rural alliance claims a victory over government

Opinion: urban-rural alliance claims a victory over government

Opinion: urban-rural alliance claims a victory over government

OPINION 15 April 2026

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Early signals new CAP could face delays

Early signals new CAP could face delays

There are already signs that the new CAP may not be finalised in time to kick in in January 2028, as expected.

NEWS 13 April 2026

Government wins confidence vote, despite Healy-Rae's resignation

Government wins confidence vote, despite Healy-Rae's resignation

The resignation of Michael Healy-Rae as minister of state has not toppled the Government.

NEWS 13 April 2026

Temporary derogation of driving hours extended for all hauliers

Temporary derogation of driving hours extended for all hauliers

The extended derogation will run for eight days from 13 April for drivers involved in the road transport of all goods within Ireland, including animal feed and fertiliser hauliers.

NEWS 13 April 2026

Concern that fuel scheme will be overly bureaucratic for farmers - IFA

Concern that fuel scheme will be overly bureaucratic for farmers - IFA

The IFA president said that the rollout of the fuel support scheme must be efficient and effective and the Department must ensure that those who need support get it quickly.

NEWS 13 April 2026

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

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

Minister Heydon has said the blockade of fuel depots stopped the post-Iran ceasefire easing of oil prices feeding through to pumps.

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

Current projections show that prices at the pumps may be set to increase again due to the US-Iran conflict.

NEWS 13 April 2026

What Government gave on diesel, Trump has already taken away

What Government gave on diesel, Trump has already taken away

Oil, gas and diesel prices on global markets surged on Monday after US president said he plans to block key shipping route.

NEWS 13 April 2026

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Building the future herd right from day one

Ger Collins farms outside Milford, with his sons, Charlie and Rowan. They milk 80 Holstein Friesian cows in a spring-calving system focused on efficiency, animal health and long-term sustainability.

Building the future herd right from day one

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