How will Ireland try to make its mark during its stint with the EU presidency?
Irish Ministers and diplomats will chair EU-level discussions and broker compromises between the other 26 countries from July 1st until the end of this year
Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
A divided EU turns to Ireland to stitch together its next budget
Clashing demands over farm subsidies, defence and debt set the stage for a challenging Irish presidency
Failure to land European budget deal would leave EU in ‘limbo’, Taoiseach says
Current €1.2tn budget covers farm subsidies and regional development grants among funding schemes
EU agricultural policy needs to make clear link between subsidies and emissions reductions
There’s been a virtual standstill on tackling greenhouse gas emissions from farming - despite progress generally across society
Bees in big trouble as the lie of the land worsens
The next five-year National Pollinator Plan will be critical for arresting further decline, driven by threats to habitat
Frugals no more? Europe’s budget hawks try on a ‘moderniser’ makeover
Coalition known as Europe’s frugals try to rebrand as ‘modernisers’ in upcoming EU budget fight
Fertiliser prices in Ireland spiked by 15.3% towards end of last year
Irish farmers hit with price rise double the EU average as European Commission proposes package of measures to ensure supplies
Plans for ‘more permanent relief’ on high energy costs including using fuel allowance, Taoiseach says
Government will look at structural reforms that could bring down prices, says Micheál Martin
Ireland’s hills are victims of policy that hurts farmers and nature
Incentives to do the wrong thing have hindered habitats, wildlife and good farming practice
Ireland’s EU presidency: How it works and what to expect
Six-month stint in influential European council deal-making role will consume a lot of Government’s bandwidth
Beyond time for Bord Bia row to be resolved, Barry Cowen says
Contradiction in Irish farmer protests against Bord Bia chair over ‘minuscule’ amount of Brazilian beef, while importing grain from South America, says MEP
Fast-tracking Ukraine: why Europe is wary of bending rules for EU entry
Behind public words of support, national governments have concerns such as corruption, the impact on agriculture and freedom of movement
EU agriculture commissioner leaves door open for provisional Mercosur deal
Christophe Hansen told Irish politicians that EU Commission has not yet decided on provisional implementation
Controversial rent reform legislation expected to be approved today
Clashes in the Dáil last week when Sinn Féin said anticipated legislation would lead to more tenants paying ‘rip-off rents’
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