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Creed appoints Beef Taskforce chairperson

Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has announced that a chairperson has been appointed to lead the Government's Beef Market Taskforce.

Ireland • 05 Oct 19

Michael Creed said he understands the frustration of farmers

Minister warns beef sector is 'hanging in the balance'

The Minister for Agriculture has warned that the future of the beef sector is now "hanging in the balance" as protests continue outside meat plants around the country.

Politics • 17 Sep 19

RTÉ News understands that a proposal document is to be tabled for consideration

Farming groups called back for talks over beef dispute

Farming representative groups have been called back to the Department of Agriculture in Dublin as talks on the beef dispute continue tonight.

Ireland • 14 Sep 19

From tomorrow some Irish beef and pork products in Aldi stores will be relabelled

Beef dispute causing 'availability issues', says Aldi

German retailer Aldi has said the beef dispute is causing availability issues with produce in its stores.

Ireland • 12 Sep 19

The 'Irish Beef Producers' group is the first such organisation in the country

Creed proposes talks between farmers, processors resume

Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has proposed the resumption of beef talks between farming organisations and beef processors.

Ireland • 12 Sep 19

Some farmers are protesting outside the venue for the talks in Kildare

Planned talks on future of beef sector cancelled

Talks on the beef industry, which were due to take place tonight, have been stood down.

Ireland • 09 Sep 19

Discussions began last week after several weeks of pickets outside meat plants

Creed taking part in talks to resolve beef prices row

Talks between meat processors and farmers groups are continuing this evening as the Minister for Agriculture tries to find a resolution to their dispute.

Ireland • 20 Aug 19

Beef Plan Movement members and individual farmers had been protesting outside meat factories

Talks on resolving beef dispute set to run into night

Talks between representatives of the meat industry, the Beef Plan Movement, farming organisations and Government agencies, aimed at resolving a dispute over beef prices, look set to run late into the night.

Ireland • 12 Aug 19

Pickets continue in place outside Dawn Meats in Grannagh, Co Kilkenny

Beef plant owners to take legal action over protests

Meat plant owners are to take legal action to stop protests outside factories for over a week, which have led to a slowdown in beef production, as well as the temporary layoff of employees.

Ireland • 08 Aug 19

Trucks being blocked from entering the Dawn Meats property at Grannagh

Minister calls for talks in dispute over beef prices

The Minister for Agriculture has urged the parties involved in the current dispute over beef prices to meet to discuss their differences.

Leinster • 06 Aug 19

The scheme will open for applications during the third week of August

€100m Brexit fund announced for beef farmers

A €100 million fund will be made available to beef farmers experiencing difficulties as a result of Brexit, Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has announced.

Business • 29 Jul 19

Minister Michael Creed said that 99,000 tonnes of beef coming from South America was a concern

Mercosur not a 'done deal', Minister tells Dáil

The Minister for Agriculture has said the Mercosur trade deal must not be spoken about as if it is a done deal.

Politics • 09 Jul 19

The bill will allow existing operators to leave the sector on a phased basis

Plan to phase out fur farming approved by Cabinet

Fur farming is to be phased out in Ireland under a bill to be brought forward by the Government.

Politics • 25 Jun 19

14 EU member states have banned the farming of mink and other wild animals

Cabinet set to hear proposal for law banning fur farms

The Minister for Agriculture is expected to bring proposals to Cabinet tomorrow for legislation to end fur farming.

Ireland • 24 Jun 19

Three beef factories have been approved by the Chinese authorities and are the first European beef processors to gain access to that country

Minister highlights 'potential' of Chinese beef market

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed has said that the opening of the Chinese market to Irish beef could result in exports of 1.5 million tonnes.

Agriculture • 16 Apr 18

Minister Creed defended his handling of fodder supplies at the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee

Minister accused of being in denial over fodder crisis

Management at Shannon Airport has offered to cut silage along the apron and runways to help farmers struggling with the fodder crisis.

Munster • 11 Apr 18

Michael Creed was appearing before the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Minister defends role in HRI re-appointment of CEO

Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has defended his role in the controversial re-appointment of the CEO of Horse Racing Ireland.

News • 27 Sep 16

Half of Ireland's beef exports go to other European and international markets

Creed: Ireland will not turn its back on UK market

Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has said Ireland will not turn its back on the UK beef market, which he described as the "most lucrative" in the world.

News • 08 Jul 16

Michael Creed