Person: Junior Agriculture Minister

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'I think he’s here somehow' - TD Helen McEntee opens up about losing her father to suicide

The Fine Gael deputy for Meath East said her family often wondered where they might be today if the Junior Agriculture Minister had got over his moment of crisis.

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Agriculture Department staff suffered 'abusive and intimidating behaviour' from protesters

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Over €800 Budget gain for average family farm

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HSI want to benefit from the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund

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Second case of native ash dieback

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Second case of ash disease confirmed

Hayes praises greyhound industry for contribution to the Gathering

Greyhound racing sustains 10,000 rural jobs and injects around €500m into local communities annually, said Junior Agriculture Minister Tom Hayes yesterday.

Tue, 27 Aug, 2013

Quinn contradicts Hayes on means-test for grants

Education Minister Ruairi Quinn has said plans to include farm or business assets in the means-test for third level grants are "still on the table".

Thu, 06 Jun, 2013

Taoiseach devastated after death of 'loyal friend' McEntee

Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny said today that he is devastated by the death of Junior Agriculture Minister Sean McEntee.

Fri, 21 Dec, 2012

Coveney shocked and saddened by McEntee death

Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney said today that he is shocked and deeply saddened by the death of Shane McEntee.

Fri, 21 Dec, 2012

Coillte move on ash allays hurley shortage fears

Fears of a major hurley shortage due to restrictions imposed following the breakout of a disease affecting ash trees across Europe have been averted.

Sat, 24 Nov, 2012

Efficient farmers ideally placed to reap global harvest

Efficient Irish dairy farmers will be ideally placed to capitalise on the global sales opportunities that will emerge post-expansion, according to leading industry experts.

Sat, 07 Jul, 2012

Warning that burning vegetation is ‘illegal, extremely dangerous’

SETTING fire to growing vegetation at this time of year is not only extremely dangerous, it is also illegal, said Junior Agriculture Minister Shane McEntee this week.

Thu, 21 Apr, 2011

Carbon tax harder on rural dwellers

CARBON tax could cost rural households ten times more than it costs urban households, says Irish Rural Link, which represents rural community groups.

Thu, 29 Apr, 2010

Malting business sale threat to Guinness

GREENCORE has been condemned as an asset-stripping “pack of vultures” by Fianna Fáil TD Seán Fleming, as the food group continued negotiations to sell its malting business to Soufflet Group of France.

Thu, 31 Dec, 2009

Making a healthy living from organic farming is the target

OF the alternative enterprises tried by Irish farmers over the past two decades, organic production is one of the few to have stood the test of time.

Thu, 15 May, 2008

Govt satisfied with latest deal on EU fish quotas

The Government has expressed satisfaction with the latest deal on EU fish quotas negotiated during lengthy talks in Brussels overnight.

Wed, 19 Dec, 2007

Farmers alerted to dog attack danger

FARMERS have gone on early season alert for marauding dogs, which have already attacked some sheep flocks.

Wed, 24 Jan, 2007

Irish food and drink exports to France top €500m

Food and drink exports to France are now worth more than €500m.

Sun, 12 Feb, 2006

Liver fluke risk livestock must be treated urgently

FARMERS in liver fluke risk areas should treat sheep and cattle immediately, according to a statement issued by Junior Agriculture Minister John Browne.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2005

Amenity, garden market worth €450m

Kildare: THE value of the amenity and gardening market is estimated to be worth some €450 million to the Irish economy.

Fri, 22 Jul, 2005

Govt says no to fur farming ban

The Government tonight ruled out a nationwide ban on fur farming but said it may introduce stricter licensing requirements in the future.

Tue, 22 Mar, 2005

Irish Examiner’s big win

THE Irish Examiner was the big winner when the Agricultural Journalism Awards 2004, organised by the Guild of Agricultural Journalists of Ireland, were presented last week.

Thu, 18 Nov, 2004

I would not object to FF sharing power with SF, says O’Keeffe

FORMER Junior Minister Ned O’Keeffe said over the weekend that he would have no difficulty with Fianna Fáil sharing power with Sinn Féin after the next election.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2004

EU threw away €197m of Irish farmers’ butter in 2002

AGRICULTURE Minister Joe Walsh had a blunt message for farmers after voting to reform the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) in Luxembourg yesterday: “The game is up. It’s time for change.”

Fri, 27 Jun, 2003

Scrapie-free target seems far away

HOPES of achieving a scrapie-free Irish national sheep flock have been put on hold after 103 cases were confirmed in the 26 counties between February 2001 and February 2003.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2003

Minister slams meat importers

IRISH meat importers are taking advantage of financial difficulties in beef producing countries to import at low prices, thus displacing prime Irish beef on the home market, says Junior Agriculture Minister Liam Aylward.

Thu, 13 Feb, 2003

Strong support for beef producers from Treacy

FARMERS in dispute with beef processors over prices have found a powerful ally in Junior Agriculture Minister Noel Treacy.

Thu, 17 Oct, 2002

Animal on O’Keefe farm tests positive for BSE

An animal on the farm of former Junior Minister Ned O’Keefe has tested positive for BSE.

Fri, 06 Sep, 2002

Loss of 48 jobs will have ‘a major effect on the region’

THE loss of 48 jobs in a rural part of Kilkenny has been described as a devastating blow to the region.

Tue, 20 Aug, 2002

O'Keefe guilty of breaching Ethics Act

The Dail’s Public Offices Commission has found Fianna Fail TD Ned O’Keefe guilty of breaching the Ethics in Public Office Act by failing to declare his family’s farming interests.

Thu, 13 Dec, 2001

Government intervenes in sugar dispute

The Government has intervened in the crisis at the Irish Sugar plants.

Wed, 14 Nov, 2001

Quinn concerned about delay in Ned O’Keefe hearing

Labour Party leader Ruairi Quinn has said he is concerned about the Public Offices Commission’s delay in hearing a complaint against Fianna Fail TD Ned O’Keefe.

Mon, 15 Oct, 2001

O' Cuiv to explain reasoning to Taoiseach

Junior Agriculture minister Eamon O' Cuiv will be asked to explain to the Taoiseach why he voted "No" to the Nice Treaty, despite campaigning for a yes vote.

Mon, 11 Jun, 2001

Extra vigilance urged after fresh outbreak

Agriculture authorities in the Republic urged extra vigilance against foot-and-mouth today after a confirmation of a second outbreak of the disease across the border in the north.

Sat, 14 Apr, 2001

Gardai bid to trace origin of wandering cows

Gardai were today attempting to trace the origin of a herd of unidentified cattle found roaming in Co Tipperary.

Thu, 05 Apr, 2001

Foot and mouth outbreak reaches 140

The number of foot and mouth cases in the UK has climbed to 139, with a 140th case awaiting confirmation by the Ministry of Agriculture.

Sat, 10 Mar, 2001

Live UK imports to be slaughtered

Junior Agriculture Minister Noel Davern has confirmed that sheep imported from the UK since the beginning of the month will be slaughtered.

Tue, 27 Feb, 2001

Taoiseach denies O'Keeffe push

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has denied suggestions that he forced Junior Agriculture Minister Ned O'Keeffe to resign from his post.

Mon, 19 Feb, 2001

Taoiseach accepts O'Keeffe resignation

The Taoiseach said he accepted the resignation of Junior Agriculture Minister Ned O'Keeffe with regret.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2001

O'Keeffe bows to pressure and resigns

Ned O'Keeffe has resigned as Junior Agriculture Minister over the furore surrounding his non-disclosure of family business interests to the Dail.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2001

Ahern 'failing to deal with O'Keeffe': Dukes

Fine Gael has criticised the Taoiseach for failing to take action against Junior Agriculture Minister Ned O'Keeffe.

Sat, 17 Feb, 2001

Taoiseach silent on O'Keefe affair

The Taoiseach is refusing to comment on the Ned O'Keefe affair.

Fri, 16 Feb, 2001