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Minister to ensure Agri-Food Regulator has necessary powers
Phelim O'Neill
Minister responds to a second letter from the board of the Agri-Food regulator requesting more powers to do their job.
16 February 2025 News
Agri-Food Regulator needs proper tools for the job
It is six months since the Agri-Food Regulator board asked the Minister for additional powers
15 January 2025 News
Scandals that rocked farming: 2009 emergency budget, horsemeat and fodder crisis
In the second week of our short series, we remember the swinging emergency budget of 2009, the horsemeat scandal, fodder crisis and the IFA's executive pay drama that gripped the nation
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Agri-Food Regulator examining 10 complaints
In total, the Agri-Food Regulator received 19 complaints in 2024, one of which was subsequently withdrawn.
31 December 2024 News
Regulator waiting for Minister’s response to request for extra powers
The Irish Farmers Journal speaks with Niamh Lenehan, CEO of the Agri-Food Regulator’s office to review the first year’s work and look at what lies ahead.
18 December 2024 News
Regulator publishes factory selling prices
The Agri-Food Regulator has revealed its first findings on prices secured by Irish beef factories.
10 December 2024 News
Agri-Food Regulator needs more than recognition
The Agri-Food Regulator has faced headwinds in the first year of operation and more powers are needed for the office.
8 December 2024 News