Aengus Cox

Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent

EC has 'no powers' to intervene in Sweeney appointment

The European Commission has said that it has no powers to intervene in the appointment of Niamh Sweeney as the third commissioner of the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC).

Business • 28 Oct 25

Are people paying more for electricity than they should?

The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show wholesale electricity prices have fallen, leaving the question are customers paying more for electricity than they should?

Analysis and Comment • 27 Oct 25

Louth apple growers bet big on domestic market

Bord Bia has launched a campaign to support Irish apple growers, in a bid to reduce the carbon footprint of imports - and improve food security.

Ireland • 24 Oct 25

Dunnes Stores set to close three grocery shops

Dunnes Stores is set to close three of its grocery shops by the end of this month.

Business • 23 Oct 25

Oxfam teams up with An Post for doorstep donation scheme

Oxfam has teamed up with An Post to launch a doorstep donation scheme aimed at boosting donations and supporting the circular economy.

Business • 22 Oct 25

Wholesale electricity prices down 16% on last year - CSO

Wholesale electricity prices, which is the price suppliers pay, fell by more than 16% in the year to September, according to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Business • 24 Oct 25

EV drivers in Ireland paying more to charge their cars

Electric vehicle owners in Ireland are paying significantly more than most other European countries to charge their cars at home, according to research from DoneDeal Cars.

Business • 21 Oct 25

Public consultation on Carbon Farming Framework launched

The Department of Agriculture has launched a second public consultation on a National Carbon Farming Framework.

Business • 15 Oct 25

EU to pay over €0.5 billion to 110,499 farmers nationwide

Over half a billion euro is to be paid to Irish farmers in advance payments as part of two EU-funded income-support schemes in the coming days, the Minister for Agriculture has confirmed.

Business • 15 Oct 25

Samples from captive birds at Fota positive for bird flu

Samples taken from captive birds that died at Fota Wildlife Park in Cork have tested positive for avian influenza, or bird flu, it has been confirmed.

Munster • 14 Oct 25