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ICOS and Department to meet on TB mart rules

Mart managers and the farm organisations have complained that farmers do not understand the new movement restrictions.

NEWS 22 April 2026

ICOS and Department to meet on TB mart rules

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Union representing co-op workers calls for increase in mileage rates

Union representing co-op workers calls for increase in mileage rates

NEWS 22 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

ICOS calls for calm and constructive approach ahead of fuel talks

ICOS calls for calm and constructive approach ahead of fuel talks

ICOS calls for calm and constructive approach ahead of fuel talks

NEWS 10 April 2026

ICOS calls on Government to suspend CBAM immediately

ICOS calls on Government to suspend CBAM immediately

ICOS calls on Government to suspend CBAM immediately

NEWS 20 March 2026

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Co-op derogation from mandatory supply contracts welcomed by ICOS

Co-op derogation from mandatory supply contracts welcomed by ICOS

Ireland’s dairy co-ops had sought a total exemption from the requirement to provide mandatory supply contracts but this was rejected by Brussels.

NEWS 15 January 2026

Co-ops get derogation from new EU supply contract rules

Co-ops get derogation from new EU supply contract rules

But efforts by the Irish co-ops to secure an exemption from the new Common Market Organisation regulations are rejected by Brussels.

NEWS 15 January 2026

Hopes for NI market to reopen fully in coming weeks

Hopes for NI market to reopen fully in coming weeks

The cross-border livestock trade is deeply integrated and prolonged disruption will benefit absolutely nobody, ICOS has said.

NEWS 15 January 2026

Bluetongue restrictions to NI to be discussed with Department

Bluetongue restrictions to NI to be discussed with Department

Department and stakeholders are to meet on Thursday afternoon to discuss bluetongue movement restrictions.

NEWS 15 January 2026

Farmers should seek veterinary advice on bluetongue - ICOS

Farmers should seek veterinary advice on bluetongue - ICOS

'We don’t know how severe the disease might be... we certainly hope that symptoms will be mild'

NEWS 15 January 2026

Importance of Irish co-operative sector

Importance of Irish co-operative sector

"It is wrong to undervalue the strength and importance of the co-operative sector." – Edward Carr, president, ICOS.

LETTERS 15 January 2026

Compromise yet to be found on farmer supply contract proposals

Compromise yet to be found on farmer supply contract proposals

The CMO initiative has prompted dissension and push-back from co-operatives right across the EU – and particularly those operating in the dairy sector.

NEWS 15 January 2026

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