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<p> Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue said: 'Gresham House has absolutely nothing to do with the purchase or management of land.' Picture: Garret Chaney/Collins Photos</p>

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Not a 'single hectare of Irish land' will be sold to UK investment fund

The UK-based investment fund at the heart of the Coillte forestation controversy will "not buy one single hectare of Irish land”, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue has said.

<p>Newly announced cabinet ministers in Government Buildings today 17 December 2022. Picture: Government Information Service</p>

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Government rules out creating two new junior ministries

This means that the party leaders — Mr Martin and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar — will have to cut people if they want to promote anyone

<p> Caroline Robinson with her fresh veg on offer at her stall at a recent market in Macroom, Co Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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The challenges facing Ireland's food producers

Calls for Government to support small farmers, fishers and food producers, who are highly vulnerable to economic forces

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Concern that recommendations could ‘further restrict management of forests’

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Additional 12,000 hectares of Irish farmland under organic management

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'Ireland must reverse a lost decade of biodiversity damage'

€3m scheme of investment aid for seed potato sector opens for applications

Pippa Hackett said that the scheme is a "hugely positive step in contributing to shorter supply chains and sector sustainability".

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

380 new applicants to Organic Farming Scheme this year

Minister welcomes farmers' engagement as the number of applicants rises by 20%

Wed, 27 Apr, 2022

Forestry Policy Group concludes 'too little forestry activity' going on as it looks at licencing

The meeting heard just 4% of people said there was "too much" forestry activity in Ireland while 11% said there was "just the right amount".

Fri, 15 Apr, 2022

Farmers' desire to change vital for organics

"The reality is that to persuade enough farmers to make the switch, organics has to be a viable financial option for farm families."

Wed, 13 Apr, 2022

Greens back motion to request Hazel Chu to step aside as chair

Parliamentary party votes 11 to 5 to ask Lord Mayor of Dublin to step aside for duration of Seanad election

Wed, 31 Mar, 2021

Pressure mounts on McEntee for Dáil debate on Woulfe

Solidarity-PBP has indicted it will put forward a motion to impeach the judge in the Dáil this week

Sun, 22 Nov, 2020

Greens 'missed an opportunity' to promote women to prominent cabinet roles, Catherine Martin says

Catherine Martin has said her party "missed an opportunity" to promote women and heal divisions when appointing ministers.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

Daniel McConnell: 'Humble' TDs eschew ministerial office for the backbenches

What is it about politicians these days in that they don’t want a promotion?

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

New Taoiseach promises to work for decent farm incomes and a sustainable rural future

Agriculture, food and the marine will remain a priority, both as central to rural society and as a major economic pillar, said Taoiseach Micheál Martin as he confirmed his appointment by the President, in the Dail last week.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Agriculture 'has to operate within nature's boundaries,' new Minister insists

The new Minister of State for Agriculture says Irish agriculture "has to operate within nature's boundaries".

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

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

Stakes are high for the Greens as they take on wide portfolio

The Greens will oversee elements of transport, supports for children, agriculture as well as the arts and media as part of their wide role in the new coalition.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Women's council: 'Really disappointing' that just four of 15 ministers appointed are women

The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) says it's "really" disappointed that just four of the 15 cabinet ministers appointed are women.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Helen McEntee appointed Justice Minister as Michéal Martin's Cabinet takes shape

The Green Party's Eamon Ryan will be Transport and Climate Minister, with his party colleagues Roderic O'Gorman and Catherine Martin set to join him in Equality and Communications respectively.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Aoife Moore: Green Party voting on coalition set to go down to the wire

The votes needed for the historic government coalition are expected to go right down to the wire in the Green Party. Rifts between members have further come to the spotlight in the days since the Programme for Government was released, with senior party members both publicly supporting and trashing the document.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Green Party senator seeks legal advice on party rules

Green Party Senator Pauline O'Reilly has taken legal advice over her own party's constitution, the Examiner can reveal.

Sun, 21 Jun, 2020

Rural Young Greens back Catherine Martin to seek election as party leader

That leadership election is expected to be announced as being open for nominations on Wednesday, May 20, triggered after the general election on February 8.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Marathon three-way government talks to get underway

A marathon of government formation talks begins tomorrow, with all three parties keen both keep proceedings under wraps and navigate unrest at grassroots level.

Sun, 10 May, 2020

Allotments must be reopened before harvest, Cork enthusiast insists

Joe Mason, who tends a plot in one of the country’s largest public allotments in Ballincollig’s regional park in Cork, said growers are more than willing to follow physical distancing guidelines

Fri, 24 Apr, 2020

Failed election candidates get second chance with Seanad run

Seanad nominations for inside candidates closed yesterday with a number of failed election candidates given a second chance at public office by their parties.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2020

Former MEP, failed Dáil candidates and party councillors shortlisted for Seanad elections

A former MEP, failed Dáil candidates and party councillors are in the running to be added to a list of nominees for the upcoming Seanad elections.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2020

Several TDs admit using cannabis in the past

Sinn Féin's health spokesperson has revealed that she smoked cannabis while in college.

Thu, 23 Jan, 2020

Green Party councillor Pippa Hackett elected to Seanad

The newest member of the Seanad has promised to represent farmers who want a new vision for agriculture in Ireland that is in tune with the environment and biodiversity.

Fri, 01 Nov, 2019

Greens list four climate change challenges for Ireland as farmers accuse party of 'cheap shots'

The Green Party and environmental NGO BirdWatch Ireland have called for major action after the latest UN climate report.

Thu, 08 Aug, 2019

Minister for Agriculture 'appalled' by treatment of exported calves in recent footage

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has criticised French handlers who were filmed allegedly abusing Irish cattle in Cherbourg.

Wed, 08 May, 2019

Irish Rail defends itself after 'deliberate destruction' claims along line in Offaly

Irish Rail has defended its practice of vegetation management after accusations that it committed acts of 'deliberate destruction' in cutting down trees along the train line in Co Offaly.

Tue, 30 Apr, 2019

The Menu: Food news with Joe McNamee

The Menu is readying himself once more for yet another trip to Cloughjordan, this time for a weekend conference (May 26/27), Feeding Ourselves: Rural Revitalisation through a Cooperative Approach to Farming and Food, an annual gathering of small farmers, community food advocates and anyone with an interest in good food, farming and rural revitalisation.

Sat, 12 May, 2018