N.Ireland
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) has met directly with senior political leaders in Northern Ireland to seek "urgent action" on rising costs.
Agri Politics
A fuel scheme offering a rebate of up to 20c/L on green diesel "will be easier than people think", an IFA meeting in Co. Kerry heard.
Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine, Martin Heydon said he was not aware of Michael Healy-Rae's intention to resign.
Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture and food, Martin Kenny has slammed the government's latest fuel support package.
Police in Northern Ireland have issued a number of penalties and cautions to vehicle drivers after traffic was slowed or stopped.
The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICSA) has said the government’s fuel support...
Rural Life
The NECG has said that the agri-food supply chain will likely return to normal operations in the coming days.
An independent TD has said she will back a motion of no confidence in the government following a week of protests over fuel prices.
Gardaí made five arrests following a public gathering involving tractors and HGVs in Cork city centre yesterday (Sunday, April 12).
Agri-Business
A "comprehensive" €100 million Fuel Subsidy Support Scheme to assist farmers, agricultural...
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed fuel supports for farmers and hauliers.
Minister Martin Heydon has insisted that "government recognises the urgency of providing solutions for all" amid ongoing fuel protests.
Garda operations have been underway to clear blockading vehicles as the fuel protests entered a sixth day this morning (Sunday, April 12).
This comes as the government "moves close" to finalising a "significant support package" to address the ongoing crisis, a statement issued tonight said.
Today was the fifth day of fuel protests, with national fuel depots including at Whitegate Refinery restricted because of blockades.
A Garda operation is ongoing at Whitegate Refinery in Co. Cork to "ensure critical supplies of fuel" to maintain critical emergency public services.
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association (INHFA) has called for "urgent" government action.
A farm organisation has warned of a "tipping point" on animal welfare and milk collection as fuel protests enter a fifth day.
The government is working on finalising a "significant and substantial" support package to address spiralling fuel prices.
Stakeholders in a high-stakes meeting have been told that there will be no supports put forward on fuel prices until blockades end.
Confusion over whether or not a key meeting of agri-sector stakeholders would include protesters in Dublin seems to be now cleared up.
Day four of fuel price protests saw "significant" disruption with tractors and lorries blocking many national roads and motorways.
Stakeholders impacted by fuel costs and the fuel price protests have been asked to approach the issues with "calm and measured judgement".
