Person: Minister Mary Coughlan

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Tánaiste focused on saving jobs at bread maker

The Tánaiste said today that she is focusing on saving as many jobs as possible at Gallagher's Bakery in Ardara, Co Donegal and providing training and support for those who have been laid off.

Airport jobs impasse - Coughlan must find a solution

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Tánaiste: 'Government will kickstart the housing market'

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Call to ban 'speed reading' of terms in adverts

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Farmers protest over freeze on payments

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Food firm chiefs to speak at conference

Time to clear GM-free air

ENVIRONMENT Minister John Gormley’s statement that Ireland’s position on Genetically Modified Organisms is now in line with the new programme for Government, which seeks a GM-free Ireland, sets the stage for the air to be cleared on this subject once and for all.

Thu, 12 Jul, 2007

Nine months later, country of origin health rules still flouted

WHETHER it’s that radio ad for chickens from Kelly’s farm up the road near the Goal Post Pub, or beef from their neighbours across the road, any promotion that gets the message over to the consumer that Irish food is fresh, natural, and nutritional is worthwhile.

Thu, 24 May, 2007

Committee was kept in the dark about domestic violence office

THE Steering Committee on violence against women has expressed disappointment at being kept in the dark about the announcement of a new national domestic violence office.

Wed, 18 Apr, 2007

Farmers’ markets on the rise

THE number of farmers’ markets has more than doubled, now 112 compared to about 50 in February 2005, according to recent Department of Agriculture and Food figures.

Thu, 14 Dec, 2006

Obesity levels growing faster among girls: survey

OBESITY levels among girls is growing at a faster rate than boys, according to the most detailed survey ever undertaken in this country into children’s eating habits.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2006

Factory closure a devastating blow to town and workers

THE decision to close Mallow Sugar Factory with the loss of 324 jobs was described last night as a major blow to the town and its hinterland.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2006

IFA accuses Blair of misrepresentation

ONLY €1 out of every €100 of European taxpayers’ money goes to agriculture and food, according to the Irish Farmers Association (IFA).

Sat, 25 Jun, 2005

Beef farmers’ penalty ‘to hit economy’

Ireland: Many beef farmers will owe money to the banks as a result of a €95 million penalty on their 2004 premium payments, the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture has been told.

Fri, 17 Jun, 2005

Beef payments’ solution vital

Portlaoise: A solution to a €95 million cut in the 2004 beef premium payments to livestock farmers must be found, Irish Farmers Association president John Dillon told a producers’ rally in Portlaoise last night.

Wed, 08 Jun, 2005

GM food debate to flair as claim 79% of EU opposed

THE great public debate about the production of genetically modified crops and food is set to intensify in Ireland and Britain over the coming months.

Tue, 29 Mar, 2005

Govt urged to ban fur-farming

Animal welfare activists have called on the Government to ban fur-farming during a protest outside the Department of Agriculture today.

Fri, 03 Dec, 2004

Ferries ‘essential’ to livestock trade

Following on last week’s announcement that the P&O ferry group will withdraw its ship on the Rosslare to Cherbourg route from December 19, the IFA Livestock chairman John Bryan said yesterday there is a real urgency for Minister Mary Coughlan and the Government to intervene and guarantee farmers and live exporters continued roll on roll off (ro/ro) ferry access to markets in continental Europe.

Tue, 02 Nov, 2004