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Irish EU Commissioner 'regrets' move to refer Mercosur to court

Agri-Business

2 days ago

Irish EU Commissioner 'regrets' move to refer Mercosur to court

Michael McGrath "regrets" the decision by the European Parliament to refer the EU-Mercosur trade agreement to the European Court of Justice.

INHFA calls for board of Bord Bia to 'step aside'

Agri Politics

2 days ago

INHFA calls for board of Bord Bia to 'step aside'

The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has called for the chair and board of Bord Bia to step aside.

CAP, food security and trade to feature at AgriFish Council meeting

Agri Politics

2 days ago

CAP, food security and trade to feature at AgriFish Council meeting

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Martin Heydon and Minister of State Timmy Dooley are attending the AgriFish Council meeting.

ICSA: Heydon must urgently reconsider support for Bord Bia chair

Agri Politics

5 days ago

ICSA: Heydon must urgently reconsider support for Bord Bia chair

The ICSA called on Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon to reconsider his support for Bord Bia chair, Larry Murrin.

Broad welcome for decision to delay Mercosur deal via the courts

Agri Politics

7 days ago

Broad welcome for decision to delay Mercosur deal via the courts

Politicians from across the political spectrum in Ireland have voiced their satisfaction that the...

Agri Politics

7 days ago

How did Irish MEPs vote on motion to refer Mercosur deal to court?

Today the majority of MEPs at the European Parliament in Strasbourg voted in favour of a resolution requesting legal advice on the EU Mercosur Partnership Agreement

How did Irish MEPs vote on motion to refer Mercosur deal to court?

Agri Politics

7 days ago

Independent Ireland: Mercosur deferral 'victory for farmers and people power'

Independent Ireland has welcomed the decision by the European Parliament today (Wednesday, January...

Independent Ireland: Mercosur deferral 'victory for farmers and people power'

Agri Politics

7 days ago

'Right decision' to refer Mercosur deal to top EU court - Gorman

IFA president Francie Gorman welcomed the decision by MEPs to refer the EU-Mercosur deal to the Court of Justice of the European Union.

'Right decision' to refer Mercosur deal to top EU court - Gorman

Agri Politics

7 days ago

EU Parliament votes to refer Mercosur deal to courts

MEPs at the European Parliament in Strasbourg have just voted (Wednesday, January 21) to refer the...

EU Parliament votes to refer Mercosur deal to courts

Agri Politics

7 days ago

Copa Cogeca: EU must protect farmers amid global uncertainty

Current global uncertainty is another reason for the European Union to protect its agriculture sector, according to Copa Cogeca.

Copa Cogeca: EU must protect farmers amid global uncertainty

Agri Politics

7 days ago

EU Parliament to vote on a legal challenge to Mercosur trade deal

The European Parliament in Strasbourg will this morning (Wednesday, January 21) vote on whether to...

EU Parliament to vote on a legal challenge to Mercosur trade deal

Agri Politics

8 days ago

€192m for rural development this year

There has been “significant funding increases in recent years across the range of capital investment schemes", said Minister Dara Calleary.

€192m for rural development this year

Agri Politics

8 days ago

Watch: Major farmer protest against Mercosur in Strasbourg

Thousands of farmers from across the European Union are protesting against the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement in Strasbourg.

Watch: Major farmer protest against Mercosur in Strasbourg

Agri Politics

9 days ago

Commissioner shows 'utter contempt' for agri committee - Sinn Féin

A Sinn Féin TD has claimed that European Commissioner for Agriculture has disrespected the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food.

Commissioner shows 'utter contempt' for agri committee - Sinn Féin

Agri Politics

12 days ago

What country will your county pair with for the EU presidency?

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee, and the Minister of State for European...

What country will your county pair with for the EU presidency?

Agri Politics

13 days ago

EU young farmers support mobilisation against Mercosur trade deal

CEJA which represents young farmers across Europe is lending its support to mobilisation action...

EU young farmers support mobilisation against Mercosur trade deal

Agri Politics

14 days ago

Taoiseach and Tánaiste invited to Strasbourg to show opposition to Mercosur deal

MEP Ciaran Mullooly has announced a series of events in Ireland, Brussels, Strasbourg to mobilise against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement.

Taoiseach and Tánaiste invited to Strasbourg to show opposition to Mercosur deal

Agri Politics

14 days ago

MEPs write to parliament president urging Mercosur deal to be sent to EU court

A number of MEPs have written to the president of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, urging her to seek the opinion of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in relation to the EU Mercosur Trade Agreement.

MEPs write to parliament president urging Mercosur deal to be sent to EU court

Agri Politics

15 days ago

IBLA calls for Taoiseach's resignation over Mercosur deal

The IBLA has called on Micheál Martin to step down as Taoiseach over his handling of the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement.

IBLA calls for Taoiseach's resignation over Mercosur deal

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Agri Politics

15 days ago

Jason O’Leary elected chair of IFA Potato Committee

Jason O’Leary has been elected chair of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) Potato Committee, following a meeting yesterday.

Jason O’Leary elected chair of IFA Potato Committee

Agri Politics

15 days ago

Von der Leyen expected to sign Mercosur deal on Saturday

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will to travel to South America on Saturday to sign the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement.

Von der Leyen expected to sign Mercosur deal on Saturday

Video

18 days ago

Farmers views at rally against EU Mercosur trade deal in Athlone

"No No No to Mercosur", a chant that echoed across the campus of Technological University of...

Farmers views at rally against EU Mercosur trade deal in Athlone

Video

18 days ago

Thousands attend rally in Athlone against EU-Mercosur trade deal

"No No No to Mercosur", a chant that echoed across the campus of Technological University of...

Thousands attend rally in Athlone against EU-Mercosur trade deal

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