Joe Mag Raollaigh

Political Coverage Editor

There have so far been no reports of anyone being hurt

Thousands climb Croagh Patrick for Reek Sunday

Thousands of people are taking part in the annual Reek Sunday pilgrimage, climbing to the top of Croagh Patrick in Co Mayo.

Connacht • 28 Jul 24

The deferment reduced the need for chemical fertilisers and also paid tillage farmers additional income

Minister reverses decision to suspend tillage scheme

The Minister for Agriculture has reversed a decision to suspend a €10 million scheme that paid tillage farmers to chop straw left over after harvesting cereals and reincorporate into the soil.

Ireland • 25 Jul 24

An Taisce challenged the Nitrates Action programme which permits Irish farmers to have higher levels of organic nitrates on their land

High Court to refer nitrates challenge to European court

The High Court is to refer matters raised in a challenge taken by An Taisce for a judicial review of the Government's fifth Nitrates Action Programme to the European Court of Justice.

Courts • 24 Jul 24

The Farmers' Charter includes commitments on timely payments, managing payment disputes, overpayments and farm inspections

New Farmers' Charter includes payment commitments

Farmers and the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine have agreed a new Farmers' Charter, which contains commitments on timely payments, managing payment disputes, overpayments and farm inspections.

Ireland • 03 Jul 24

One in four parents say their child is required to purchase a laptop of tablet for their schoolwork (Stock image)

Parents hit by extra costs see back-to-school bills mount

School contributions, digital devices and PE kits can add significant costs when sending children to school, according to a new survey by the CCPC.

Ireland • 03 Jul 24

The project will assess feed additives to reduce cattle and slurry methane emissions

Galway University to lead methane reduction study

The University of Galway is to lead a research consortium to pioneer greenhouse gas reduction solutions for agriculture.

Connacht • 02 Jul 24

The ESRI said 35,000 to 53,000 new dwellings will be needed per year based on projected population growth

Up to 53,000 new dwellings needed per year - ESRI

A new report from the ESRI shows that 35,000 to 53,000 new dwellings will be needed annually based on projected population growth scenarios.

Ireland • 02 Jul 24

The southbound carriageway has been reopened

M1 motorway reopened after collision

Diversions on the M1 motorway at Junction 3, Swords, have been lifted after a road traffic collision.

Dublin • 28 Jun 24

In a training facility in Roscrea, female tractor drivers spend the day improving their skills and their knowledge of modern tractors

Tractor training course eases path into farming for women

Farming in Ireland was dominated by men for many years, with women taking on secondary roles. However, now women carry the same workload as men and are now receiving dedicated training.

Ireland • 27 Jun 24

More than 11,000 vines are growing in this small commercial operation, some of which were first planted nine years ago

Irish wine being produced in a warming climate

As the world is warming, it threatens European wine production, but also brings new opportunities for wine making in Ireland.

Ireland • 26 Jun 24