EU Agriculture Ministers will begin a two day summit in Brussels today aimed at ratifying reforms to the CAP farm subsidy programme.
The deal will account for about a third of the EU's budget between 2021 and 2027, with 387 billion euro being spent.
20 per cent of the budget will be ring fenced for new eco-schemes to tackle agricultural emissions.
However Brian Rushe, Deputy President of the IFA says these schemes aren't fair on farmers
Figures Show 70 People In Wicklow Accessing Emergency Accommodation
The number of people accessing emergency accommodation has increased to another record high of 14,429.
Wicklow Tree Grant Now Open For Applications.
Wicklow County Council’s annual tree grant is now open for applications until Friday 27th September.
Concerns Raised After Planning Approved For 586 Homes On Old Golf Club Land In Bray
The development has been given the go ahead on the condition it links up with a public transport bridge at Bray Harbour.
Over €1,000 Worth Of Damage Caused To Facilities At Kilbride GAA Club
Their cafe was broken into on Tuesday evening with €200 stolen from the cash register.
Inland Fisheries Ireland Appeal For Information On Potential Fish Kills
Inland Fisheries Ireland has published a major new report on 2,107 fish kills occurring in Irish rivers and lakes from 1969-2022.
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