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.
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The Sunday Independent has dropped long-time columnist and former senator Eoghan Harris, over an anonymous Twitter account.
INMO Call On Health Minister To Recognise Extra Work Done By Frontline Staff During Pandemic
The INMO says the Health Minister must recognise the extra work done by nurses and midwives during the pandemic.
Work Underway At North Beach To Clear Waste From Old Bray Landfill
Work is underway at the North Beach in Bray to stop remnants from the old landfill being washed into the Irish Sea.
New Law Allowing Murdered Children To Be Named Comes Into Effect
A new law that allows murdered children to be named comes into effect today.
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