News - CAP
Local TD strongly against plans to cut EU farming payments to pensioners
The next Common Agricultural Policy is currently being finalised and will take effect in 2028.
May 17, 2026 11:44
IFA welcomes extension to CAP public consultation
Minister Martin Heydon says the Common Agricultural Policy plays a vital role in supporting farm incomes.
Mar 21, 2026 08:36
Local farmers outline frustrations in Brussels protest
They're venting their anger at recent cuts to the CAP budget and plans to go ahead with the Mercosur trade deal.
Dec 18, 2025 13:10
Local MEP says Ireland will have ‘huge opportunity’ next year to make changes to the next CAP
It’s because Ireland will hold the presidency of the EU in the second half of 2026.
Jul 28, 2025 07:36
Concerns raised at Castlerea Mart over proposed CAP cuts
Proposed cuts of over 20 percent have already been described as a 'crippling blow' to the agriculture sector here.
Jul 17, 2025 17:42
Local MEP says small farmers could lose funding under new Common Agricultural Policy
The European Commission has announced a 20 per cent drop in resources for the sector, as part of the 2 trillion euro budget for 2028 to 2034.
Jul 17, 2025 12:51
'EU is more concerned with guns than food security' - Michael Fitzmaurice slams CAP proposals
Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice, from Independent Ireland, is slamming the proposals.
Jul 17, 2025 08:09
Local politicians hit out at proposals to cut CAP payment for farmers
The Midlands Northwest MEP said it will affect their ability to operate and to make a living.
Jul 16, 2025 17:39
Local farmers got 9 percent of Department of Agriculture scheme payments in 2024
The average payment received by local farmers from the Department last year amounted to €15,800.
Apr 1, 2025 17:55
Roscommon TD says voting for Nature Restoration Law was a "national disgrace"
The law has caused serious concern for farmers and negotiations still have to take place before any final text is agreed
Jul 13, 2023 18:15
New jobs in farming sector for Shannonside region announced
Sep 19, 2022 12:27
Over 142 million euro in CAP funds paid to local farmers last year
It's part of a national figure of 1.8 billion euro.
Jun 8, 2022 13:54
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