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ICSA turmoil over president's role in protest

The ICSA was excluded from talks between recognised sectoral representatives and Government during the fuel protests, causing disquiet among some in the organisation.

NEWS 29 April 2026

ICSA turmoil over president's role in protest

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Heydon to bring memo to cabinet on fuel subsidy scheme

Heydon to bring memo to cabinet on fuel subsidy scheme

SCHEMES 27 April 2026

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

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

NEWS 19 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

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

NEWS 16 April 2026

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

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

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

NEWS 15 April 2026

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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

‘Agri contracting is the biggest sinking ship’

‘Agri contracting is the biggest sinking ship’

The Government has announced a further 2.4c/l excise cut on green diesel and support package for farmers, hauliers and contractors, including a 20c/l rebate and postponement of the carbon tax increase

NEWS 15 April 2026

Good fuel package, bad timing

Good fuel package, bad timing

Could the protesters in our cities and at our ports have been presented with the fuel support package and given the option of peacefully dispersing on Saturday evening?

DEALER 15 April 2026

Did the man in cap jump or was he pushed?

Did the man in cap jump or was he pushed?

There are suggestions that the Healy-Raes trying to run with the hares and hunt with the hounds in relation to the fuel protests.

NEWS 15 April 2026

Protesters have a point on diesel prices

Protesters have a point on diesel prices

There is no doubt that there is genuine anger among ordinary consumers regarding the extent of the levies and taxes on fuel prices.

NEWS 15 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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