Aengus Cox

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent

The IFA and the group representing co-ops are taking part in the protest

Farming groups protest in Dublin over CAP proposals

Around 50 farmers took part in a demonstration outside the European Commission offices in Dublin, to warn against stripping away the CAP budget in favour of a single-fund approach to the EU budget.

Ireland • 20 May 25

After scrub clearance in 2024 by a team from the airport, traditional Droimeann cattle - a native, rare breed in Ireland - were introduced for conservation grazing

Grazing cattle used for airport biodiversity project

Grazing cattle have been used for the first time on airport-owned land in Ireland, as part of the initial phase of the Shannon Airport Group's Farmland Biodiversity Enhancement Project.

Munster • 19 May 25

The findings indicate the latest increase is one of the largest in any three months in the last two decades, with average prices reaching €2,053 per month

Asking prices for rents move above €2,000 for first time

Average asking prices for rents nationally rose by 3.4% between January and March of this year, going above €2,000 for the first time, according to the latest report from property website Daft.

Business • 19 May 25

The owners of Ford Kuga PHEV plug in hybrid vehicles have been told not to charge them for now

Ford warning Kuga PHEV owners not to charge their cars

Ford is warning Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid owners in Ireland not to charge their vehicles until a software update is ready to fix technical issues with the battery in some cars.

Business • 13 May 25

Aer Lingus has reported an operating loss of €55m for the first quarter of 2025 - the weakest quarter of the year

Aer Lingus CEO says no drop-off in passengers to US

Aer Lingus chief executive Lynne Embleton has said the airline is not seeing a drop-off in passengers travelling from Ireland to the US, despite recent figures showing a reduction in Irish residents visiting the US.

Business • 09 May 25

Levels of bovine tuberculosis on Irish farms have risen significantly in recent years (file pic)

Dept proposes number of measures to tackle bovine TB

More information on a herd's risk category, mandatory blood testing in larger herds, and pre-movement testing are among the fresh measures proposed by the Government to better prevent the spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB).

Agriculture • 08 May 25

The cost of motor insurance is still around a fifth lower than the peak in 2017 but has been steadily rising since 2022

Motor insurance costs up 9% in first half of last year

The average cost of a motor insurance policy increased by 9% (€49) during the first half of last year, when compared with the first six months in 2023.

Business • 07 May 25

Fianna Fáil MEP Barry Cowen said failure to increase CAP funding could lead to €250 billion shortfall for farmers

Govt pushing for 'straightforward measures' in CAP talks

Measures to ensure a more straightforward and flexible system are among the priorities for the Irish Government while negotiating the EU's next Common Agricultural Policy.

Ireland • 06 May 25

This week the Government launched the latest public consultation on insurance reform which is part of a new action plan on insurance, aimed at encouraging more competition in the market and with the ultimate goal of bringing premium prices down

What's being done to lower the cost of car insurance?

The Government has launched the latest public consultation on insurance reform, part of a new action plan on insurance, aimed at encouraging competition in the market and with the goal of bringing premium prices down. Our Consumer Affairs Correspondent Aengus Cox looks at if this is working.

Business • 04 May 25

Wags and Trey the donkeys live on a couple's farm in Rathnew, Co Wicklow

Couple at risk of losing beloved donkeys amid legal row

A legal dispute has arisen over two donkeys being fostered by a couple in Co Wicklow who have started an online petition to prevent Donkey Sanctuary Ireland from taking the animals away from them.

Ireland • 02 May 25