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.
Wicklow EuroMilllions Players Win Big.
Two Wicklow Euromillions players have won the top prize of €500,000 in less than seven days.
Affordable Houses Set To Be Built In Blessington
Wicklow Councillors have passed a material contravention to allow for the construction of over 300 residential units in Blessington,
Progress Made On New Greystones School Building
A letter of intent is being issued for a new school building at Greystones Community College this morning
Gardai Investigate After Woman's Body Found In Wexford Housing Estate
Gardaí and emergency services are currently attending the scene of a fatal incident involving a car in Castlebridge, Co. Wexford,
Bray's Katie Taylor To Face Rematch With Amanda Serrano
Taylor will put her undisputed welterweight championship on the line against the Puerto Rican she beat on a split decision in 2022.
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