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Opinion: there are US politicians we can talk to as Trump's aggression alarms
Pat O'Toole
The Irish have long had a reputation for diplomacy. It needs to be put to use now with US politicians who can curb Donald Trump's power.
8 March 2025 News
Minister has 'no power' to extend hedge-cutting season
TDs call for a derogation to be able to cut roadside trees and hedges that are near power lines.
28 February 2025 News
Twenty TDs declare they own farmland or forestry
The latest Register of Interests shows the number of TDs that own farmland in Dáil Éireann.
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Farming issues to gain key ground in next Dáil
The Regional Independent Group has gained key concessions for farmers in the programme for government.
15 January 2025 News
Jack Kennedy: New government imminent
We’ll set out what’s in the programme for government from a farming perspective and talk to the new political leaders on what they want to prioritise.
15 January 2025 Viewpoints
Critical role of farming recognised in Programme for Government - Canney
The group said that it fully understands that this stability is crucial to effectively address the significant challenges facing the Irish people and the economy.
15 January 2025 News
Revealed: programme for government and new agriculture ministers
Michael Healy-Rae and Noel Grealish will take up Minister of State positions at the Department of Agriculture, while a number of farming issues are in the programme for government.
15 January 2025 News
Public meeting to be held over Louth greenway
The group previously held a tractorcade protest form Cooley to Dundalk in September and is now holding a public meeting and fundraiser at St Patrick’s GFC, Lordship.
29 November 2024 News
Aontú bill on below-cost selling of beef voted down in Dáil
The vote was the last cast by the current Dáil ahead of this month's general election.
7 November 2024 News