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Artisan foods have key role to play in local economies

Artisan foods have key role to play in local economies

Evidence suggests the artisan food sector can have a significant impact on local economies as businesses are typically owner managed and may be closely linked to local farms.

Thu, 26 May, 2016

Dáil Day One: Let’s do some work, says new ceann comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Dáil Day One: Let’s do some work, says new ceann comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Fianna Fáil TD Seán Ó Fearghaíl has promised to deliver substantial reform of how the Dáil is run now he has been elected ceann comhairle. He is the first to be elected by secret ballot.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2016

Fianna Fáil's Sean O Fearghail becomes first Ceann Comhairle to be elected by secret ballot

Fianna Fáil's Sean O Fearghail becomes first Ceann Comhairle to be elected by secret ballot

Fianna Fáil TD Sean O Fearghail has been elected to become the new Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2016

Path is clear for sugar industry revival, says Coveney

Path is clear for sugar industry revival, says Coveney

It is now up to the parties seeking to re-establish a sugar industry in Ireland to move the project forward, according to Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney.

Mon, 19 Jan, 2015

Benefits of CAP reform must be protected in trade deals

Benefits of CAP reform must be protected in trade deals

The need to ensure that the benefit achieved for European agriculture in the Common Agricultural Policy reform will not be eroded in any future international trade discussions has been highlighted in the Dáil Chamber.

Mon, 30 Jun, 2014