Minister for Agriculture Mary Coughlan has welcomed a new EU agreement on a rural development framework for the period 2007 to 2013.
The agreement was reached at a meeting of EU agriculture ministers in Luxembourg today.
Ms Coughlan, along with Rural Affairs Minister Eamon Ó Cuív, said it was an excellent deal for Irish agriculture and other rural sectors.
CONNECT WITH US TODAY
Be the first to know the latest news and updates
Newsletter
News and analysis on business, money and jobs from Munster and beyond by our expert team of business writers.
Push Notifications
By clicking on sign up you will be the first to know about a selection of business content on this browser. Please note if you are unable to sign up via your mobile web browser, download and sign up for mobile push notifications via our FREE news app.
Sign UpNewsletter
News and analysis on business, money and jobs from Munster and beyond by our expert team of business writers.
Newsletter
Get a lunch briefing straight to your inbox at noon daily. Also be the first to know with our occasional Breaking News emails.
Friday, July 3, 2026 - 8:00 PM
Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 2:00 PM
Saturday, July 4, 2026 - 3:00 PM
