Person: Michael Creed

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Elaine-Loughlin
SElaine Loughlin: Opposition parties must regroup before Harris calls a general election
Elaine-Loughlin
Elaine Loughlin: Sweeping change in the next Dáil as political dynasties end
Housing Ireland
S Paul Hosford: Are Fine Gael departures a damaging drip-feed or a chance for new blood?
The recent departures announced from Fine Gael TDs serves to illustrate the task at hand for Leo Varadkar, Fine Gael leader, as opposed to Leo Varadkar, An Taoiseach

Wed, 19 Apr, 2023

Coronavirus - Fri Jun 19, 2020
Up to nine Fine Gael TDs expected not to run in next general election
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is facing an electoral crisis with up to nine Fine Gael TDs now expected to stand down ahead of the next general election.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2023

With up to nine TDs already signalling they may not contest the next election, Varadkar should be worried
With up to nine TDs already signalling they may not contest the next election, Varadkar should be worried
Most concerning is the fact that many of those on the exit list are people seen as having more to give to party and politics

Fri, 27 Jan, 2023

Proposal to honour Cumann na mBan in the name of Macroom's new bypass roundabout
Proposal to honour Cumann na mBan in the name of Macroom's new bypass roundabout
The suggestion to honour women's contribution in the War of Independence wins cross-party support at Cork County Council

Mon, 12 Dec, 2022

Safety improvements 'must be carried out' on N25 between Carrigtwohill and Midleton
Safety improvements 'must be carried out' on N25 between Carrigtwohill and Midleton
Cork councillors say urgent measures are needed after planned upgrade to one of Cork's busiest roads was mothballed

Wed, 20 Jul, 2022

Russian military exercises off coast of Ireland
Russian ambassador asked to appear before Oireachtas committee
Yury Filatov has been asked to discuss the Ukraine crisis, Russian exercises off Ireland's coast, and his meeting with the Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces Lieutenant General Sean. Clancy

Thu, 27 Jan, 2022

IRISH Dolphin
Fears for dolphins after inshore trawling ban overturned 
There is concern over the environmental impact of a small number of larger Irish-registered vessels working within the six nautical mile limit

Sun, 22 Nov, 2020

Farmers asked to respond to farm risks as public did to Covid-19 risks
Farmers asked to respond to farm risks as public did to Covid-19 risks
Faced with an overwhelming public health imperative, practices such as physical distancing, coughing etiquette, and hand sanitising, became the norm.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Cowen: CAP budget must match environmental ambition
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

Adverts posted for horse abbatoirs to dispose of horses with 'inability'
Adverts posted for horse abbatoirs to dispose of horses with 'inability'
The Department of Agriculture has refused to say whether ‘inability’ or ‘vices’ are sufficient reason for horses to be destroyed.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Gary Murphy: Fine Gael is back in power, but faces an identity crisis
Gary Murphy: Fine Gael is back in power, but faces an identity crisis
What now for Fine Gael in a government where it holds just six cabinet seats, has a host of disgruntled backbenchers, and is facing an existential crisis of identity?

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Flanagan, Madigan among high-profile casualties of cabinet appointments
Flanagan, Madigan among high-profile casualties of cabinet appointments
Around Leinster House on Saturday, there were three groups - those who got the call, those who didn't although they hoped they might, and those who entered the day with no expectation of a call at all.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Penalties mount as BDGP hurdles get higher
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
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

Creed: No 'happy, clappy' Fine Gael endorsement of programme for government
Creed: No 'happy, clappy' Fine Gael endorsement of programme for government
Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has said that there will be no “happy, clappy” Fine Gael endorsement of the new programme for government.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Government formation: Crucial talks to take place this weekend
Government formation: Crucial talks to take place this weekend
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2020

Emergency €50m support scheme for beef farmers
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

New tranche of tourism funding announced for counties worst hit by coronavirus
New tranche of tourism funding announced for counties worst hit by coronavirus
Some of the counties worst affected economically by Covid-19 are among the winners of a new tranche of tourism project funding.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2020

Change to vaccination protects badgers, cattle, and farmers
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
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

Farmers get €500,000 for hen harrier breeding success
Farmers get €500,000 for hen harrier breeding success
Almost €500,000 is currently being paid to farmers by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine as a bonus in recognition of their contribution to the successful 2019 hen harrier breeding season.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Fisheries sector is teetering on the brink
Fisheries sector is teetering on the brink
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to ravage our planet and we assess the ongoing impact in terms of health, employment, lifestyle, and so much more, we do so without knowing what the world will look like six months from now.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Covid-19: Hundreds of workplace inspections since Monday
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
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

Digital campaign to get shoppers buying local produce
Digital campaign to get shoppers buying local produce
Love Irish Food had a great line-up planned for the Bloom festival in Dublin during the June bank holiday weekend, but that has been cancelled as a result of Covid-19 It has instead started an eight-day digitally led, community-based campaign, which will continue until this Thursday with a view to getting the nation behind supporting Irish food during this unique time.

Mon, 18 May, 2020

Agriculture Minister faces grilling as meat factory infections spiral
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

Meat factory workers claim they were made to work alongside colleagues with Covid symptoms
Meat factory workers claim they were made to work alongside colleagues with Covid symptoms
The development comes as factory owners, worker representatives and local politicians scramble to deal with the fall out over 600 infections in the sector.

Fri, 15 May, 2020

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

McDonalds to reopen Dublin drive-thru stores with €30 order cap
McDonalds to reopen Dublin drive-thru stores with €30 order cap
The Dublin restaurants will begin serving customers by drive-thru and are opened on a pilot basis.

Tue, 12 May, 2020

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

Irish Examiner View: The Arms Crisis half a century ago - A dividing line in our history
Irish Examiner View: The Arms Crisis half a century ago - A dividing line in our history
Imagine if Taoiseach Leo Varadkar stood in the Dáil tomorrow and unexpectedly announced that he had sacked Paschal Donohoe and Michael Creed over a plot to import arms for the IRA; imagine if Regina Doherty resigned in sympathy

Tue, 05 May, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Processing plants must be kept open
Irish Examiner View: Processing plants must be kept open
May is the peak dairy production month, something around a billion litres of milk will reach processing plants this month.

Fri, 01 May, 2020

Coronavirus: Two meat plants confirm positive tests among workers
Coronavirus: Two meat plants confirm positive tests among workers
Two meat processing plants have now confirmed that some staff members have tested positive for Covid-19.

Fri, 01 May, 2020

Many farmers under severe pressure to get construction work completed
Many farmers under severe pressure to get construction work completed
Farmers have sought clarification on whether urgent construction projects can go ahead on farms, as “essential services” that people can travel to and from, during the lockdown period.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

Varadkar to face questions on reopening of Irish economy in Dáil
Varadkar to face questions on reopening of Irish economy in Dáil
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar will face questions on the reopening of the Irish economy as well as the state's response to Covid-19 as the Dáil meets again tomorrow.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

Taoiseach urged to deliver ‘exit strategy’ as restrictions to be extended by two weeks
Taoiseach urged to deliver ‘exit strategy’ as restrictions to be extended by two weeks
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been urged by ministers to lay out “an exit strategy” on Friday, when Covid-19 restrictions are to be extended by at least two weeks.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

Satellite images reveal devastating impact of wildfires
Satellite images reveal devastating impact of wildfires
Satellite images taken by the European Space Agency have revealed the devastating impact of recent wildfires in Wicklow.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2020

Stephen Cadogan: Trivial aid measures won’t rescue farming and food sectors
Stephen Cadogan: Trivial aid measures won’t rescue farming and food sectors
The EU spends about one third of its budget on ensuring an affordable supply of food.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

EU announces private storage aid is on the way as Carbery bucks the milk price trend
EU announces private storage aid is on the way as Carbery bucks the milk price trend
The Carbery group’s annual report reveals milk volume growth by 42% since EU milk quotas were scrapped in 2015

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

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

Reduced number of TDs to attend Dáil sitting today
Reduced number of TDs to attend Dáil sitting today
A reduced number of TDs will attend a Dáil sitting today to discuss the coronavirus crisis.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

Dissent as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil agree historic deal
Dissent as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil agree historic deal
Concerns raised at the "highly aspirational" joint framework document.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

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