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Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture, has criticised the Government on the reintroduction of the NORA levy at pumps in January 2027.

NEWS 7 October 2026

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Cut of €61m to agriculture a 'disaster' for Irish farmers - Martin Kenny TD

Cut of €61m to agriculture a 'disaster' for Irish farmers - Martin Kenny TD

NEWS 6 October 2026

Livestock rate of VAT must be reduced in Budget 2027 - Kenny

Livestock rate of VAT must be reduced in Budget 2027 - Kenny

NEWS 24 September 2026

Heydon appeared to 'throw in towel' on increased CAP budget – Kenny

Heydon appeared to 'throw in towel' on increased CAP budget – Kenny

Heydon appeared to 'throw in towel' on increased CAP budget – Kenny

NEWS 18 September 2026

Enough money in food chain to pass more back to farmers - Kenny

Enough money in food chain to pass more back to farmers - Kenny

Enough money in food chain to pass more back to farmers - Kenny

NEWS 16 September 2026

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Sinn Féin worried Minister Heydon is ‘very confused’ on CAP

Sinn Féin worried Minister Heydon is ‘very confused’ on CAP

Sinn Féin's leader has been critical of Minister Martin Heydon's handling of CAP reform, claiming that he appears confused around his role.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Non-farmer use of land to avoid wealth tax 'needs to be shut down' - Sinn Féin

Non-farmer use of land to avoid wealth tax 'needs to be shut down' - Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin has called for immediaet Government action on non-farmers buying up tracts of farmland to avoid tax at the expense of local farmers.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Spotlight on Bord Bia’s spending from 2025

Spotlight on Bord Bia’s spending from 2025

Bord Bia identified €1.2m in non-compliant procurement in 2025, representing 2.1% of its total supplier expenditure of €56m, the agency said.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Bord Bia has 'serious questions' to answer over non-compliant spending – Kenny

Bord Bia has 'serious questions' to answer over non-compliant spending – Kenny

Deputy Martin Kenny also called for an update from Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon on the 22 recommendations made in the review into Bord Bia’s board governance, which was published in June.

NEWS 8 September 2026

Prepare for a fodder crisis as 'Europe has no feed to spare' - Sinn Féin

Prepare for a fodder crisis as 'Europe has no feed to spare' - Sinn Féin

The current winter will differ from 2018 crisis as Europe's fodder supplies dwindle, just like Ireland's, Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny has said.

NEWS 14 August 2026

Minister says he won’t stand for Bord Bia QA schemes being undermined

Minister says he won’t stand for Bord Bia QA schemes being undermined

Deputy Martin Kenny cited the new Bord Bia farmer’s forum, established following the sit in, stating it was “a positive advancement on things”.

NEWS 9 July 2026

VAT change costs farmers €61.5m

VAT change costs farmers €61.5m

Change in flat-rate addition for non-VAT registered farmers has provided a windfall for Government, Minister for Finance admits.

NEWS 1 July 2026

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