Rural Life
Fitzmaurice urges new minister for finance to 'remember rural Ireland'
The Minister for Finance, Jack Chambers, has been urged to “remember that rural Ireland exists” in his new role. The...
Rural Ireland
Rural Life
Macra to meet with TDs and senators on Budget 2025 asks
Macra will hold its annual lobbying day today (Wednesday, June 26) with TDs and senators to set out its asks...
Agri Politics
Watch: Ryan 'regrets' narrative formed between Greens and rural Ireland
Following his resignation today (Tuesday, June 18), Minister Eamon Ryan said that one of his “biggest regrets” is the narrative...
biodiversity
Adoption of NRL week after elections 'deep and corrosive cynicism'
The adoption of the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) today (Monday, June 17), just the week after the 2024 European Parliament...
Agri Politics
Take some time off the tractor and vote in Friday's elections - Brady
Whichever candidates farmers choose in this Friday’s (June 7) elections, the most important thing is that they exercise their right...
Rural Life
€60,000 bursary for rural development masters students launched
The “first ever” bursary to support masters students in the area of rural development has been launched by Minister for...
Rural Life
Government urged to require councils to support rural housing
The government has been called on to oblige local authorities to plan, deliver and support housing in rural areas. Victor...
Rural Life
68 'town teams' to receive funding - Humphreys
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has today (Friday, May 17) announced funding of almost €700,000 to support...
Agri Politics
Macra: 'Plans in place' for financial sustainability after 2023 deficit
Macra has said that there are “plans in place” to ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation after what it...
Rural Life
€164m announced for regeneration projects in rural Ireland
Record funding of €164 million for 30 landmark regeneration projects across the country has been announced by Minister for Rural...
Rural Life
Clare town forced to postpone agricultural show due to poor weather
The organisers of an agricultural show in Co. Clare have been forced to postpone the event due to waterlogged ground...
Rural Life
Transport proposal 'discriminates against rural areas' - TD
Criticism has continued of the government’s proposed plan to reduce emissions from the transport sector, with one TD saying the...
Agri-Business
Harris: Farmers' work 'needs to be rewarded, respected and valued'
New Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach-in-waiting, Simon Harris has said he wants to engage in a new partnership on agriculture...
Rural Life
Fears draft transport plan would discourage rural housing via tax
Concerns have been raised that a draft government plan on cutting emissions in the transport sector would see the construction...
Rural Life
€4m allocated under 'Our Rural Future' for outdoor recreation
Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys has announced funding of €4.1 million to develop and enhance 151 outdoor...
Agri Politics
Taoiseach-elect Harris on rural Ireland: 'We have your back'
The new leader of Fine Gael and Taoiseach-in-waiting Simon Harris has used his first speech as party leader to mention...
Beef
Fears Nature Restoration Law may displace Irish beef from markets
Concerns have been raised that the Nature Restoration Law (NRL), which will face a crunch vote in the European Parliament...
Rural Life
Carbon tax impacts rural households worse - budget report
The carbon tax liability of rural households is higher than it is for urban households, according to an analysis of...