economy
Fresh forecasts out today (Tuesday, April 21) reveal where Ireland’s economy stands — and the risks looming on the road ahead.
Agri-Business
Stakeholders in a high-stakes meeting have been told that there will be no supports put forward on fuel prices until blockades end.
Agri Politics
Confusion over whether or not a key meeting of agri-sector stakeholders would include protesters in Dublin seems to be now cleared up.
Stakeholders impacted by fuel costs and the fuel price protests have been asked to approach the issues with "calm and measured judgement".
The National Emergency Coordination Group met today to assess the blockades and transport disruption caused by ongoing fuel price protests.
Rural Life
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has stated that it received more than 900...
“We’re not looking for handouts, we’re looking to stay in business,” James Geoghegan told Agriland, on behalf of today’s fuel protestors.
The Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris said that farmers and the agrifood sector may “require assistance in the time ahead”.
A Fianna Fáil TD has called for "dialogue between government, farmers and farming organisations" amid growing concern over costs.
The government has confirmed a reduction of 3c/L to the cost of green diesel, as well as a cut to the NORA levy.
The Minister for Finance has been asked to reverse planned increases in petrol and diesel prices next month and again in October.
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) has called for any fall in wholesale diesel price to be immediately passed onto the end user.
TD, Marian Harkin told the Dáil that if the government goes ahead with the rise fuel prices in October it will "close businesses.....
Climate measures unveiled in Budget 2024 will result in an increase in the price of transport fuel from midnight.
The increase in excise duty on petrol, diesel and green diesel has added to "financial challenges" facing rural communities according to TD.
Irish motorists driving diesel cars are now spending up to 20c/L more than those driving petrol...
The government is aiming to offset a planned hike in the carbon tax next month by cutting the National Oil Reserves Agency (NORA) levy.
The Cabinet is expected to sign off on an agreement to "fully offset" an increase in carbon tax which would result in extra costs for the use of agri-diesel.
Green diesel prices will return to the levels before a government introduced excise cut, when the carbon tax increases a Sinn Féin TD said.
A number of truck drivers and hauliers have descended on Dublin city this morning (Monday, April...
Deputy Nolan has urged Minister Ryan to prioritise the issue of fuel costs for hauliers and make support payments as soon as possible.
An agricultural contractor in Co. Donegal has warned that he may have to park up his machines if fuel prices continue to increase.
The Irish Beef and Lamb Association (IBLA) has said that farmers can no longer carry an undue financial burden while producing food.
