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EPA does not know how farmer action impacts water quality
Amy Forde
Tipperary TD Jackie Cahill said that there is a serious gap in the whole system where we see an improvement in water quality but we are not able to ascertain the reason for that improvement.
10 July 2024 News
Minister commits to review Dan Brennan's farm files
There is to be a fresh assessment of the case sought by the Minister for Agriculture.
4 July 2024 News
Minister to seek fresh review of Dan Brennan case
The commitment came from the minister in a Dáil debate which heard evidence written by vets who investigated the case in the mid-2000s.
Mart purchases provide over 10% of cattle kill
A total of 193,359 cattle were slaughtered in 2023 having moved through a mart in the 20 days preceding slaughter.
3 July 2024 News
Over 90% of TB restricted herds bought in cattle
Minister McConalogue cited the movement of cattle as a prime cause of the continued spread of TB.
3 July 2024 News
Up to 50,000t of farm plastic ‘lying in yards’
The Oireachtas agriculture committee debate on large quantities of plastic focused on five or six locations around the country.
22 May 2024 News
Bill on vet practice ownership back on the table
The bill would ensure that veterinary practices can only be owned by licensed vets.
15 May 2024 News