Charlie McConalogue

Tighter EU regulations in light of worsening water pollution crisis could have far-reaching implications for Irish farmers

Minister says children were failed at the hospital and it should never happen again

Fianna Fáil figures say Taoiseach’s gesture will not lead to change in EU’s nitrates policy

Taoiseach told farmers he would write to EU Commissioner to discuss derogation in move welcomed by IFA

Fianna Fáil gathering in Co Tippearay overshadowed by demonstrations over farm payments and nitrates directive

Party leader accuses media of ‘cheerleading’ Sinn Féin as if outcome of the next election is a ‘slam dunk’

Minister for Agriculture criticised for holding virtual meeting with EU Commissioner on Nitrates Directive instead of having in-person meeting

Farmers say the failure to secure a nitrates derogation extension means that some will be obliged to cull their herds

Government gives green light for a €1.3bn new afforestation programme

Eclipsed mainstream parties contesting seats against backdrop of rampant SF and Independents advancing on the margins

Rapidly spreading disease has ‘grave implications for biodiversity and landscape’

Coalition of more then 30 environmental groups says sending seeds abroad for germination is inherently dangerous

Request involved roles at Department of Agriculture and Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission

Focus for Ireland is resolutely on business, not human rights, as several Irish lead projects in Arab kingdom

Charlie McConalogue, speaking at The Tullamore Show, says three parties in Government back agriculture ‘really, really strongly’

Series of 28 recommendations stemmed from report, which Horse Sport Ireland hope to collaboratively introduce industry-wide

‘Impossible’ July weather has created havoc for tillage production

Approval covers planting between now and end of 2027 as Government seeks green light for wider €1.3bn plan

Sector tasked with decreasing greenhouse gas emission by 25% by 2030 in Government plan

Debate continues about RTÉ programme

In response to RTÉ documentary, Charlie McConalogue says vast majority of calves treated with respect in dairy sector

Farmers - for and against the rewetting of peat farmland - talk about their hopes and fears on the eve of the next vote on the nature restoration law at the European Parliament on Tuesday

Third level expansion plans could see 5,000 additional university places over ‘coming years’

Up to 5,000 new college places may lead to reduction in CAO points and fewer students travelling abroad

Move comes amid Coalition tensions, with Fianna Fáil Minister saying EPP is not showing ‘political leadership’ on controversial proposed law

Governing body said existing terms no longer reflected remuneration expectations for such a role

Michael Healy-Rae casts a ‘boo-bonic’ plague on the Coalition

Any Other Business: Quangos make a comeback, Max Schrems renews hostilities with data regulators and horse racing seeks subsidies

Additional funding needed to deal with ‘integrity’ costs amid ongoing doping controversy, says organisation

Minister for Agriculture is leading a trade delegation in China as part of efforts to boost Irish exports

Food bosses slam regulator move, British finance authority to get tough with banks, insurers

Minister for Agriculture begins trade mission to Beijing and Shanghai

Any Other Business: Also, media regulator’s funding, Declan Kelly’s new recruits, John McGuckian’s long service on board of ICG, and changes at the top of Tennis Ireland

Ireland is likely to experience cooling due to sustained weakening of the Gulf Stream unlike the warming many part of the world face

Tip for the Government: backing soccer with a bigger betting levy need not mean waging war on racing

Foresters warn that industry must be economic

Minister for Agriculture to bring memo to Cabinet with fresh recommendations for control of dogs

Energy company reveals likely carbon emissions impact of flights by Irish Ministers

Vessels bought with aim of enhancing patrol capabilities on the east coast

Climate target for agriculture ‘is anything but business as usual and will require transformational change’