Protests

Public meeting to be held over future of calf exports

Protests involving around 20 to 25 people at Portsmouth had been a principal factor in the company’s decision to withdraw from the Irish livestock export trade, according to Michael Fitzmaurice TD.

NEWS 7 August 2026

Public meeting to be held over future of calf exports

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New nitrogen proposals trigger fresh Dutch farmer protests

New nitrogen proposals trigger fresh Dutch farmer protests

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Hugh Farrell set to leave the ICSA

Hugh Farrell set to leave the ICSA

NEWS 15 June 2026

Bord Bia missed conflict of interest target for high-performing boards in review

Bord Bia missed conflict of interest target for high-performing boards in review

Bord Bia missed conflict of interest target for high-performing boards in review

NEWS 12 June 2026

ICSA turmoil over president's role in protest

ICSA turmoil over president's role in protest

ICSA turmoil over president's role in protest

NEWS 29 April 2026

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Heydon to bring memo to cabinet on fuel subsidy scheme

Heydon to bring memo to cabinet on fuel subsidy scheme

The scheme will be introduced in response to nationwide fuel protests which took place a number of weeks ago, which brought Dublin and other towns to a standstill.

SCHEMES 15 April 2026

Watch: this week in photos as protests take place in Dublin

Watch: this week in photos as protests take place in Dublin

Our top farming photos from the past week include scenes from protests near Leinster House and O'Connell Street, Dublin.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: Healy-Rae resigns and €100m in fuel supports

Inside the Farmers Journal: Healy-Rae resigns and €100m in fuel supports

On this week’s show, the team discusses Michael Healy-Rae’s resignation, hears from Minister Martin Heydon on the new €100m fuel package and looks at the lack of engagement with protesters.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Heydon hopes to pay €100m fuel payments before end of July

Heydon hopes to pay €100m fuel payments before end of July

Martin Heydon shared his view on the protests, the package that has been agreed, and just where farming is at this moment with the Irish Farmers Journal.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Government survives vote as Healy-Rae walks away

Government survives vote as Healy-Rae walks away

Speculation has turned to who could take over from Michael Healy-Rae TD’s previous ministerial duties on forestry, farm safety and horticulture.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Protesters will regroup to plan the next action, says Geoghegan

Protesters will regroup to plan the next action, says Geoghegan

There’s talk that there could be major protests during the European presidency gig in July, which would embarrass the Government, James Geoghegan said.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Editorial: a week of turmoil

Editorial: a week of turmoil

It’s a frustrating place for the forestry sector who now must now start all over again building relationships and formulating plans with a new minister at the helm.

VIEWPOINTS 15 April 2026

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