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Budget negotiations ongoing on farm safety measure - Heydon
Anne O'Donoghue
Minister of State Martin Heydon said discussions are taking place as to what a farm safety incentive in the budget may look like.
17 September 2024 News
Heydon and Kenny clash on nitrates derogation
Fine Gael's Martin Heydon accused Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny of waving a white flag on Ireland's nitrates derogation.
17 September 2024 News
Ploughing 2024: temperatures to soar on day one
Met Éireann data shows that it will be hottest in the afternoon on Tuesday, with highs of 20°C to 21°C.
European Commission's nitrates team lands in Ireland
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue invited the delegation following last year’s visit to Ireland by Commissioner for the Environment Virginijus Sinkevicius.
16 September 2024 News
Sinn Féin’s Kenny clarifies position on derogation
It is imperative that Government pursue a science-led partnership approach with farmers and other stakeholders on the nitrates derogation, Martin Kenny said.
6 September 2024 News
Road outside minister’s home was vandalised
The road front outside the family home of Minister of State Pippa Hackett was vandalised in an incident a number of years ago.
4 September 2024 News
Humphreys to head up new low-emissions research project
Over €184,000 has been allocated to the project which aims to enhance the sustainability of the dairy sector by reducing dependency on chemical fertilisers and herbicides.
11 August 2024 News
Succession key to improving farm safety - Heydon
Speaking at Tullamore Show, Minister Martin Heydon said challenges in the area of farm succession are affecting farm safety.
11 August 2024 News
New research project to examine calf welfare
Earlier this month, Minister for State Martin Heydon announced funding of €22.3m for the 21 different new research projects.
24 July 2024 News
60% grant aid for purchase of PTO shaft covers
Minister of State Martin Heydon announced the reopening of the National Farm Safety Measure, with PTO shaft covers eligible at 60% grant aid, to a maximum eligible cost of €100/cover.
24 July 2024 Schemes
Farm Safety Measure reopens for 2024
Funded by the national exchequer, the measure will be open until 1 November on agfood.ie.
24 July 2024 News
Opinion: bless me fodder, for I have sinned - minister needs to reverse on SIM
The almost universal opposition to Minister McConalogue's decision to withdraw the Straw Incorporation Measure is the clearest sign he has got this one wrong.
20 July 2024 Opinion