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Irish Ferries issued notice on alleged animal-welfare regulation breaches

Several NGOs have issued a formal notice to Irish Ferries on alleged breaches of animal-welfare regulations. The company has 15 days to respond before legal action is considered.

NEWS 28 September 2026

Irish Ferries issued notice on alleged animal-welfare regulation breaches

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Solar companies targeted in CCPC bid-rigging probe

Solar companies targeted in CCPC bid-rigging probe

NEWS 25 September 2026

Ex-IFA chair Alo Mohan’s €32m poultry VAT damages claim thrown out

Ex-IFA chair Alo Mohan’s €32m poultry VAT damages claim thrown out

NEWS 17 July 2026

Four members of parliament indicted for agricultural subsidy fraud in Greece

Four members of parliament indicted for agricultural subsidy fraud in Greece

Four members of parliament indicted for agricultural subsidy fraud in Greece

NEWS 17 July 2026

Two dogs put down after eight sheep killed in Mayo attack

Two dogs put down after eight sheep killed in Mayo attack

Two dogs put down after eight sheep killed in Mayo attack

NEWS 1 April 2026

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IFA and Comhairle na Tuaithe launch campaign on dog attacks

IFA and Comhairle na Tuaithe launch campaign on dog attacks

“The lack of robust enforcement of the legal obligations on dog owners has allowed horrendous attacks to persist and increase across the country,” IFA sheep chair Adrian Gallagher has said.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Half of dogs in pounds not microchipped

Half of dogs in pounds not microchipped

It is a requirement by law that all dogs born since 31 March 2016 are microchipped.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Department ordered to make Wexford farmer's inspection records public

Department ordered to make Wexford farmer's inspection records public

The Department's decision not to release the information to a member of the public was overruled.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Money Mentor: pay transparency – what it means and how to prepare

Money Mentor: pay transparency – what it means and how to prepare

With stricter pay transparency laws due in June 2026, employers need to take steps now to avoid penalties.

MONEY MENTOR 1 January 1970

Headford Mart told to pay €26,250 to ex-worker for unfair dismissal

Headford Mart told to pay €26,250 to ex-worker for unfair dismissal

Headford Mart has been told to pay a former employee over €26,000 for breaches of employment law.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Height restrictions needed for roadside trees, storm Éowyn review finds

Height restrictions needed for roadside trees, storm Éowyn review finds

A Government review of the response to the damage cause by storm Éowyn has been published.

NEWS 1 January 1970

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community