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Italian criminal groups managing EU agricultural subsidies brought before judge

The investigation was carried out between 2024 and 2025 and revealed that an agricultural assistance centre operating unlawfully was used to process applications to obtain the subsidies.

NEWS 22 October 2026

Italian criminal groups managing EU agricultural subsidies brought before judge

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Irish Ferries issued notice on alleged animal-welfare regulation breaches

Irish Ferries issued notice on alleged animal-welfare regulation breaches

NEWS 28 September 2026

Solar companies targeted in CCPC bid-rigging probe

Solar companies targeted in CCPC bid-rigging probe

NEWS 25 September 2026

Ex-IFA chair Alo Mohan’s €32m poultry VAT damages claim thrown out

Ex-IFA chair Alo Mohan’s €32m poultry VAT damages claim thrown out

Ex-IFA chair Alo Mohan’s €32m poultry VAT damages claim thrown out

NEWS 17 July 2026

Four members of parliament indicted for agricultural subsidy fraud in Greece

Four members of parliament indicted for agricultural subsidy fraud in Greece

Four members of parliament indicted for agricultural subsidy fraud in Greece

NEWS 17 July 2026

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Two dogs put down after eight sheep killed in Mayo attack

Two dogs put down after eight sheep killed in Mayo attack

Eight out of 30 sheep in the field were lost in the attack.

NEWS 1 April 2026

IFA and Comhairle na Tuaithe launch campaign on dog attacks

IFA and Comhairle na Tuaithe launch campaign on dog attacks

“The lack of robust enforcement of the legal obligations on dog owners has allowed horrendous attacks to persist and increase across the country,” IFA sheep chair Adrian Gallagher has said.

NEWS 30 March 2026

Half of dogs in pounds not microchipped

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

Department ordered to make Wexford farmer's inspection records public

Department ordered to make Wexford farmer's inspection records public

The Department's decision not to release the information to a member of the public was overruled.

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

With stricter pay transparency laws due in June 2026, employers need to take steps now to avoid penalties.

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 has been told to pay a former employee over €26,000 for breaches of employment law.

NEWS 24 October 2025

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Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy

Bord Bia Head of Dairy David Kennedy spoke to Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition business founder, to explore the trends influencing dairy and what they could mean for Ireland’s grass-fed dairy sector.

Why protein and grass-fed create a positive outlook for Irish dairy