The Agriculture Minister says he will resist attempts to further link EU farm payments to eco-friendly schemes.
The bloc is negotiating the new Common Agricultural Policy, which will take effect in 2023.
Ireland has agreed to allow 20 per cent of CAP payments to be ring-fenced for environmental farm practices.
But Charlie McConalogue says he told other European agriculture ministers he's against increasing that to 30 per cent.
UPDATE: Crews Working To Restore Supply To North Wicklow After Burst Water Mains In Newtownmountkennedy
Uisce Eireann says a complex burst on a busy route has seen some water outages for North Wicklow customers and traffic disruption for motorists.
Have You Seen The Preferred Wicklow to Greystones Greenway Route?
It's available online and in person at events next week.
Wicklow Winners Reflect Memorable Year For National Lottery
Plenty of Garden County riches were bestowed upon Lotto players in 2025
Gardaí Seek Assistance In Search For Missing Newtownmountkennedy Teenager
Please help locate missing Megan
Could A Revised Wicklow County Development Plan Impact You?
The deadline for submissions on the Wicklow County Development Plan 2022-2028 is close of business this Friday Jan 16th.
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