News - Farmers

Leitrim TD calls on government to secure more funding for farmers during EU Presidency

It comes as negotiations on the next Common Agricultural Policy continue.

Jul 12, 2026 12:08

This 100 million euro scheme was announced after major fuel protests in April.

Jun 21, 2026 08:26

There will be a minimum payment of 100 euro, while the max rate will be decided by the number of applications.

Apr 29, 2026 13:05

Between now and July, these sectoral supports will be given to farmers, fishermen, hauliers and coach operators with the payments backdated to March.

Apr 28, 2026 08:16

Leo Varadkar made the comments while appearing on Matt Cooper’s Path to Power podcast.

Apr 20, 2026 13:39

It's after the government announced petrol and diesel would drop by an extra 10 cents a litre.

Apr 13, 2026 18:04

It comes as the Justice Minister met with Gardai to discuss the ongoing blockades of of ports and fuel depots.

Apr 8, 2026 16:48

Many filling stations continue to charge over 1 euro and 70 cents.

Apr 2, 2026 18:10

He said environmental controls were necessary to retain EU approval and protect the dairy industry.

Feb 5, 2026 13:25

Farmers are warning against the move, saying it will bring low quality beef into the country.

Jan 8, 2026 13:07

Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice is making the demand, after the vote on the deal was postponed until January.

Dec 20, 2025 08:33

Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon says he's allowing the vaccine to be used as a result of four outbreaks of the disease in the North.

Dec 18, 2025 12:12

The Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon confirmed the details.

Nov 22, 2025 14:30

The Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon confirmed the details.

Nov 16, 2025 14:33

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