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Meet the new TDs who hail from farms
Pat O'Toole
There aren't too many farmers in the Dáil any more, but the ranks were swelled by the following newly-elected TDs.
23 October 2024 Dealer
Departing TDs have served the public as best they could
Our politicians are flawed, but we should be grateful for the integrity of our politics.
21 October 2024 News
Jackie Cahill will not contest next election
Jackie Cahill has said he “sincerely regrets” the short notice, but that “personal circumstances” have dictated the decision not to run.
Over 38% of TB herds bought in their cattle
Close to 470,000 head of cattle were traded by cattle dealers and agents in 2023.
2 October 2024 News
EPA does not know how farmer action impacts water quality
Tipperary TD Jackie Cahill said that there is a serious gap in the whole system where we see an improvement in water quality but we are not able to ascertain the reason for that improvement.
17 July 2024 News
Minister commits to review Dan Brennan's farm files
There is to be a fresh assessment of the case sought by the Minister for Agriculture.
10 July 2024 News
Minister to seek fresh review of Dan Brennan case
The commitment came from the minister in a Dáil debate which heard evidence written by vets who investigated the case in the mid-2000s.
4 July 2024 News
Mart purchases provide over 10% of cattle kill
A total of 193,359 cattle were slaughtered in 2023 having moved through a mart in the 20 days preceding slaughter.
3 July 2024 News
Over 90% of TB restricted herds bought in cattle
Minister McConalogue cited the movement of cattle as a prime cause of the continued spread of TB.
3 July 2024 News