Irish dairy farmers are facing fines of more than €6m because of over-production this year.

A Fine Gael MEP has expressed concern about the effects of a new EU animal welfare directive on Irish chicken producers.

Fine Gael MEP Gay Mitchell is calling for the Oireachtas transport committee to investigate problems with the LUAS tracks in Dublin.

Fine Gael MEP Avril Doyle has called for the contents of cigarettes to be included in a proposed new EU law on the control of chemicals.

Fine Gael MEP Avril Doyle has criticised Greencore's apparent intention to close its sugar factory in Carlow and transfer production to Mallow.