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Half of dogs in pounds not microchipped

It is a requirement by law that all dogs born since 31 March 2016 are microchipped.

NEWS 19 November 2025

Half of dogs in pounds not microchipped

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Department ordered to make Wexford farmer's inspection records public

Department ordered to make Wexford farmer's inspection records public

NEWS 18 November 2025

Money Mentor: pay transparency – what it means and how to prepare

Money Mentor: pay transparency – what it means and how to prepare

MONEY MENTOR 5 November 2025

Headford Mart told to pay €26,250 to ex-worker for unfair dismissal

Headford Mart told to pay €26,250 to ex-worker for unfair dismissal

Headford Mart told to pay €26,250 to ex-worker for unfair dismissal

NEWS 24 October 2025

Height restrictions needed for roadside trees, storm Éowyn review finds

Height restrictions needed for roadside trees, storm Éowyn review finds

Height restrictions needed for roadside trees, storm Éowyn review finds

NEWS 21 October 2025

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Editorial: land mark trespassing case a big win

Editorial: land mark trespassing case a big win

This is essential reading for anyone that is in or has been in this position with uninvited people on farmland.

VIEWPOINTS 17 June 2025

Dog control funding must be secured in budget – IFA

Dog control funding must be secured in budget – IFA

Speaking after a Comhairle na Tuaithe meeting in Dublin, IFA hill farming chair Caillin Conneely said farmers are at breaking point and are “sick of false promises”.

NEWS 17 June 2025

Dairygold gives guarantee to Vita Actives

Dairygold gives guarantee to Vita Actives

Cork-based processor provides 'irrevocable guarantee' for Vita Actives’ 2024 liabilities

NEWS 17 June 2025

Ballymaguire Foods and halal butcher handed enforcement orders

Ballymaguire Foods and halal butcher handed enforcement orders

These notices were two of eight closure orders and two prohibition orders issued by environmental health officers in the Health Service Executive (HSE) to food businesses last month.

NEWS 17 June 2025

Texas ban on lab-grown meat

Texas ban on lab-grown meat

Ranchers in the US state of Texas are happy with the move.

DEALER 17 June 2025

Large-scale illegal extraction of peat 'widespread' – EPA

Large-scale illegal extraction of peat 'widespread' – EPA

Local authorities called on to take appropriate enforcement action against operators of illegal peat extraction within their jurisdiction.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 17 June 2025

Over €9m fraud relating to Croatian pig farming exposed

Over €9m fraud relating to Croatian pig farming exposed

If found guilty, the defendants could face from six months to 10 years imprisonment.

PIGS 17 June 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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