# agriculture minister

This year

2023

# working group

Working group established around dog control and ownership after recent 'harrowing scenes'

The Agriculture Minister said ‘the harrowing scenes we have witnessed recently show the threat dogs can pose’.

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Jan 10th 2023, 11:14 AM

Last year

2022

# Farming

‘Unacceptable cultural barriers’ preventing women taking over family farms

Charlie McConalogue pledged to do ‘everything we can’ to bring in policy changes.

13.8k

Nov 29th 2022, 4:25 PM

# Ukraine grain

Agriculture Minister hits out at Putin's 'despotic regime' and 'weaponising' of food

Minister McConalogue said he and “the farm families of Ireland stand in full solidarity with our farming brothers in sisters at this time”.

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Jul 23rd 2022, 7:40 PM

All time

# mink farming

'No longer appropriate': Cabinet signs off on fur farming ban and compensation scheme for farmers

The prohibition is not expected to begin until next year, allowing farmers to see out the 2021 season.

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Jun 22nd 2021, 2:38 PM

# Flotilla

Fishermen angry over Brexit and new quotas are sailing into Cork to march on Taoiseach's office

“Surely we’re entitled to catch at least half the fish in our own waters?” a fisherman asked The Journal.

An estimated 50 fishing vessels are taking part in the protest this morning, some of which started hooting as it passed a nearby naval base.

"Surely we're entitled to catch at least half the fish in our own waters?" a fisherman asked The Journal.

Minister for Agriculture and the Marine Charlie McConalogue said fishermen faced a "challenge" post-Brexit.

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May 26th 2021, 9:00 AM

# Back to Work

New Agriculture Minister, golfgate and pub closure laws: Busy agenda as Dáil returns early from summer holidays

The Dáil was recalled early this year to deal with Covid-19 and the reopening of the country.

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Sep 2nd 2020, 6:45 AM

# Fianna Fáil

Dara Calleary appointed new Agriculture Minister following sacking of Barry Cowen

Cowen was sacked from the role last night amid a drink-driving controversy.

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Jul 15th 2020, 6:03 PM

# Controversy

Shock among TDs over sacking of Barry Cowen

The Taoiseach announced this evening that he had sacked Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen.

61.9k

Jul 14th 2020, 11:37 PM

# barry cowen

Barry Cowen disputes 'incorrect' Garda report of what happened at drink-driving checkpoint in 2016

“I did not evade, or attempt to evade, a Garda,” a statement from Cowen said.

50.3k

Jul 12th 2020, 12:10 PM

# agriculture minister

Michael Creed warns that protests could damage Irish beef's international reputation

The Agriculture Minister was speaking at the National Ploughing Championships in Carlow.

6.5k

Sep 19th 2019, 11:30 AM

# ewe first

Two ministers, some sheep, and a city centre photo-op. What could go wrong?

“They’re a little frisky…”. The press release had offered the prospect of some Cabinet-level sheep-shearing. But would the ministers oblige?

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Apr 8th 2014, 9:23 PM

# Bord Bia

Value of Irish food and drink exports nearly €10 billion in 2013

Exports for dairy products and ingredients brought in the most money, followed by beef exports.

5.7k

Jan 8th 2014, 8:44 AM

# graduate votes

Broad reform needed to make Seanad 'fit for modern Ireland', says Coveney

The Agriculture Minister welcomed reports that voting rights are to be extended to more graduates, but believes more ‘fundamental’ reform is needed.

2.7k

Nov 26th 2013, 10:26 AM

# Exports

United Arab Emirates market opens to Irish sheep meat

Last summer the UAE and the Irish government also reached agreements on beef and poultry meat exports from Ireland.

6.2k

Jan 4th 2013, 2:18 PM

# Jobswatch

140 jobs to be created by seafood companies

The jobs will be created around the country after a new investment of €15 million in the industry.

2.4k

May 25th 2012, 7:30 AM