Up to 10,000 'armchair' farmers in Wicklow and around the country may lose payments from the European Union in two years' time.
Member states are in negotiations for the 2023 Common Agricultural Policy.
The Irish Farmers Journal says the EU wants to introduce a definition of a 'genuine' farmer - meaning people who lease out their land could lose their payments.
But Midlands-Northwest MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan says he doesn't think the measure will be brought in
Wicklow TD On Course To Be Tánaiste As Programme For Government Published
Focus has now turned to who will make it to the Cabinet table for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.
An Bord Pleanála Asked To Reject Plans for Large Waste Facility In West Wicklow
A planning application has been lodged for the project at Ballinclare Quarry in Kilbride.
Talks To Begin On Potential Croke Park Fight For Bray's Katie Taylor
Eddie Hearn says he 'really wants to deliver' a Croke Park card for Katie Taylor.
Works To Start On Project To Improve Water Supplies In Dunlavin
Uisce Éireann is commencing works on a project to overhaul the water supply in Dunlavin.
Wicklow Councillors Call On New Government To Enact Occupied Territories Bill
The motion, which passed at the latest County Council meeting, urges the government to introduce legislation that would prohibit the importation and sale of goods or services originating from territories illegally occupied by foreign powers.
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