Agri-food regulator post welcomed by Minister
The Minister for Agriculture, Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue has welcomed the appointment of the agri-food regulator. The position was formed earlier this week. The independent body will be in charge of analysing the business relationship between farmers and shops who buy their products. The body will also have the powers…
Minister for Agriculture sets up new group to tackle water quality issues
The Agriculture Minister has set up an Agriculture Water Quality Stakeholders Group to improve water quality. Charlie McConalogue says it is now crystal clear the EU Commission will not re-visit Ireland’s current derogation decision. Following his meeting with the ICMSA yesterday, he says there has not been sufficient improvement in…
Sligo Councillor hopes more Green Cert courses can be delivered
A Sligo Councillor has brought a motion before the council to ask the Minister for Agriculture to incentivise Teagasc and private planners to deliver more Green Cert courses. National and EU policy prioritises schemes and incentives for young farmers and among them is the Green Cert. Graduates of the 18-month…
Minister McConalogue seeks to tighten laws surrounding dog control
The Minister for Agriculture and Charlie McConalogue has written to his ministerial colleagues in an effort to tighten the laws around the control of dogs. The Donegal TD is leading a review of dog control, microchipping, licensing and enforcement. Minister McConalogue is taking the action after a young…
Sligo farming official hopeful new Agri regulator will be a game changer
A Sligo farming official is hopeful that the appointment of a new Agri regulator will be of a major asset to all farmers. Donegal TD and Minister for Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue will seek Cabinet approval today for the appointment of a regulator. The Regulator will have powers to investigate…
New laws could be introduced to protect landowners from personal injury claims
It’s being reported today that the Minister for Agriculture is about to introduce new laws which will afford Landowners more protection from personal injury claims being made by members of the public. The Irish Independent, say the Agriculture Minister and Donegal TD Charlie McConalogue told a public meeting…
Donegal TD says intervention from Minister of Agriculture is needed in Killybegs
A Donegal TD has called on the Taoiseach to instruct Minister Charlie McConalogue to intervene in a dispute that has resulted in fish not being landed at Killybegs. Sinn Fein Deputy Pearse Doherty says that on Friday, a Danish vessel full of blue whiting was prevented from landing due…