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Road victims group says Cowen has more questions to answer

Road traffic victims groups say the Taoiseach should instruct Barry Cowen to give full details of his driving history.

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Barry Cowen: 'profoundly sorry' for drink-driving 'mistake'

Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen has said that the criticism he received on the back of the revelation that he was fined for drink-driving four years ago was "fully deserved".

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Barry Cowen statement branded 'a hollow exercise' without facing TDs' questions

Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen will not face questions from TDs when he addresses the Dáil on his drink-driving ban tonight.

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Taoiseach says Cowen remorse for ‘regrettable’ drink-driving incident is genuine

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Paul Hosford: Micheál Martin wouldn't have imagined his first nine days as Taoiseach going like this

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Taoiseach accepts Cowen apology as road victims group call for minister's resignation

Cowen claimed over €7k in travel allowance following drink-driving suspension

Barry Cowen claimed €7,166.25 in travel allowance after being caught drink-driving in 2016, according to Oireachtas records.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Cowen says no outstanding driving offences following 'serious lapse of judgement' in 2016

Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen says that he has no outstanding driving offences on his licence after admitting to a "serious lapse of judgement" by being caught drink-driving in 2016.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2020

Barry Cowen admits drink driving ban was 'stupid mistake'

Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen has admitted he made a "stupid, stupid mistake" after he was caught drink-driving in 2016.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2020

Taoiseach 'disappointed' to only learn of Barry Cowen drink-driving ban yesterday

The Taoiseach says he is "disappointed" that he only found out yesterday about a drink-driving ban served by Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2020

Cowen: CAP budget must match environmental ambition

New Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Barry Cowen got straight to work on Monday, in a video conference of EU agriculture and fisheries ministers.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Chief whip role gives FF deputy leader Calleary ‘voice at Cabinet’

Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader Dara Calleary will be an integral voice at cabinet, despite not being a senior minister, his colleagues have insisted.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Penalties mount as BDGP hurdles get higher

The penalties in 2017 totalled €920,367.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

No 'happy clappy' leap to coalition: Micheál Martin emphasises compromise as FG minister airs doubts

There will be "no happy clappy" leap from Fine Gael into a coalition with Fianna Fáil, Agriculture Minister Michael Creed says.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Emergency €50m support scheme for beef farmers

Farming lobby groups have welcomed confirmation by the Cabinet of an emergency €50m support scheme for beef farmers.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2020

Change to vaccination protects badgers, cattle, and farmers

Badger vaccination marks a major step forward in the bovine TB eradication programme, according to Agriculture Minister Michael Creed, serving to protect the badger population whilst protecting cattle and the livelihoods of farmers.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2020

Work on Farm Sustainability Programme postponed for at least two months

A controversial Bord Bia sustainability programme for farmers will be delayed for for at least two months.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Covid-19: Hundreds of workplace inspections since Monday

Health and safety inspectors have conducted hundreds of checks at workplaces since Monday this week, when Covid-19 work restrictions were eased.

Thu, 21 May, 2020

Calls for People's Park in Cork harbour to be opened

A year-long delay in opening a 'People's Park' in Cork harbour has been criticised with calls made to immediately allow public access to it as the Covid-19 lockdown eases.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

Agriculture Minister faces grilling as meat factory infections spiral

Meat factory bosses have been blamed for a spike in Covid-19 infections amid claims staff were forced to work alongside sick colleagues and no protective equipment was supplied.

Fri, 15 May, 2020

Covid-related conditions accounting for half of admissions to St John of God Hospital

St John of God Hospital is experiencing an increase in admissions of non-coronavirus patients - but with conditions driven by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wed, 13 May, 2020

Fruit and veg growers say they are asked to sell to supermarkets at a greatly reduced price

There will be no early help for fruit and vegetable growers who say they are being asked to sell to supermarkets at a greatly reduced price.

Thu, 07 May, 2020

Fine Gael TDs warned not to be 'buoyed' by snap election

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has warned Fine Gael TDs about being “buoyed” up for any snap election and said his party would be in a “weak” position trying to justify one to the public.

Wed, 06 May, 2020

Creed commended for leading 27-member state response to Commissioner's poor performance

When EU leaders meet today to sign off a €540 billion package of economic aid for the Covid-19 stricken continent, they will be aware that the farm and food sector should be high on the priority list.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Fine Gael accept that Martin will be next taoiseach

Several Fine Gael ministers have conceded that Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin will be the next taoiseach, when a government is eventually concerned.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

Fine Gael parliamentary party gives green light to coalition framework document

The Fine Gael parliamentary party has signed off on the framework document aimed at forming a coalition with Fianna Fáil, with TDs saying that "pragmatism" was needed given the Dáil arithmetic, despite some concerns being raised about the practicalities of how a grand coalition would work.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2020

Farmers willing to invest in a sexed semen lab

The survey result reflects farmers’ worries about markets for the increasing number of dairy calves not required as replacements in the herd.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2020

2,500 farmers to get €4m for calf equipment

This follows the scheme’s budget being increased from the original €1.5m to €4m, in light of the significant demand for this scheme, and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sun, 05 Apr, 2020

DAFM clampdown on burning

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed revealed his officials continue to carefully monitor satellite imagery in order to identify any parcels of land that are burned illegally. Follow-up ground inspections will take place, where necessary.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Warning by agriculture minister as department updates forest fire risk to Condition Orange

The forest fire risk was updated to Condition Orange last weekend, and Agriculture Minister Michael Creed issued a strong warning to landowners not to carry out any illegal burning of land.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

Covid-19's impact on agriculture sector to increase

60% of Ireland's beef exports are for food services.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

Coronavirus: Marts to provide limited trading services

Only essential activities, that minimise the potential for contact between people, will be allowed.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

Agriculture Minister announces mart managers can facilitate animal sales in some circumstances

The Irish Farmers Association has welcomed this morning's announcement.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

The spirit of meitheal has been revived by the Covid-19 crisis

The spirit of meitheal, the rural tradition of neighbour helping neighbour, has been revived by the Covid-19 crisis, says Ray Ryan

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

Electronic surveillance being used to stamp out illegal fires

Electronic surveillance and other methods of detection have been deployed near national parks and reserves in a bid to stamp out illegal fires.

Fri, 27 Mar, 2020

Fishing industry slump demonstrates vulnerability of food security in virus crisis

Measures are needed to avoid a worldwide Covid-19 slump in agriculture and food production, such as already exists in the fishing industry.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020

Closure of McDonald's is a 'big blow' for beef sector

McDonald’s closure here and in Britain could be devestate farmers

Mon, 23 Mar, 2020

Our good name as the green food island will be valuable in an ever more volatile market

Food production from farm to fork is rightly being treated as an essential service, and is therefore spared the worst of the Covid-19 restrictions.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2020

Farmers need approval to proceed with modernisation

Farmers who have vital investments to carry out on their farms need urgent approval from the Department of Agriculture to proceed, according to the Irish Farmers Association.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Taoiseach delays US trip; 10 ministers spending St Patrick's Day abroad

He will now not go to New York where a UN event is being held as was initially planned.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

State scales back St Patrick’s Day trips for ministers

Ministers travelling abroad as part of scaled back St Patrick’s Day visits this year have been banned from flying first class, hiring limousines, or using hotel suites.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2020

Beef exports fell by 7%, partly due to farmer protests at meat processing plants

The resilience and dedication to sustainability and world class quality of Irish food producers was acknowledged last week by Agriculture Minister Michael Creed.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2020

Farmers say retailers ‘gave no indication’ requirement 30-month age limit on cattle is vital

Farmers say retailers’ contribution to yesterday’s meeting of the Beef Taskforce only raised further questions around the 30-month age limit on cattle.

Fri, 10 Jan, 2020

Nitrate derogation clampdown

Greater nitrogen use efficiency, and trailing shoe slurry application, will be introduced this month on more intensive farms, according to Agriculture Minister Michael Creed.

Tue, 07 Jan, 2020

Stephen Cadogan: Why dairy beef incentive could be such a valuable incentive

The dairy beef production incentive which ICMSA has called for would be a rare item of good news in the beef sector, if Agriculture Minister Michael Creed were to go along with it.

Fri, 03 Jan, 2020

Stephen Cadogan: Tensions in the sector were obvious at the inaugural meeting of the taskforce

The next meeting of the beef taskforce will take place on Monday, January 9, with Irish and UK retailers invited to participate to discuss market trends and requirements, specifically bonus criteria currently applied to Irish beef cattle prices.

Thu, 02 Jan, 2020

Dara Murphy breaks silence on criticism from Fine Gael over expenses

Double-jobbing former Fine Gael TD Dara Murphy has broken his silence on criticism from Fine Gael over claiming expenses in the Dáil while also working in Brussels.

Mon, 23 Dec, 2019

Dara Murphy refuses scrutiny of Dáil expenses

Law reform to allow former TDs be investigated after controversy

Mon, 23 Dec, 2019

Fine Gael can offer stable leadership, says Creed

A “ragbag coalition” combining Fianna Fáil, Labour, the Social Democrats, Independents, or others will not offer the country stability, agriculture minister Michael Creed has warned.

Mon, 23 Dec, 2019

No movement test needed if animal and herd of origin tested for TB in the last six months

Ireland has dodged some restrictive new EU TB testing rules, but may not be able to avoid new compulsory testing around many of the country’s 2.2 million or so annual cattle movements.

Wed, 18 Dec, 2019

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