Micheal Martin

Six countries seek hundreds of billions in EU budget cuts and less farm funding

A letter signed by six of the bloc's biggest contributor nations demands fundamental reform of EU budget

NEWS 29 September 2026

Six countries seek hundreds of billions in EU budget cuts and less farm funding

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Editorial: assaults on politicians are completely unacceptable

Editorial: assaults on politicians are completely unacceptable

VIEWPOINTS 23 September 2026

Farmer charged following incident with An Taoiseach at Ploughing

Farmer charged following incident with An Taoiseach at Ploughing

NEWS 15 September 2026

Ploughing a chance to convince on CAP

Ploughing a chance to convince on CAP

Ploughing a chance to convince on CAP

DEALER 9 September 2026

Further CAP cuts would be 'Armageddon' for Irish agriculture - Francie Gorman

Further CAP cuts would be 'Armageddon' for Irish agriculture - Francie Gorman

Further CAP cuts would be 'Armageddon' for Irish agriculture - Francie Gorman

NEWS 9 August 2026

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Taoiseach confident Ireland can secure deal on future of CAP

Taoiseach confident Ireland can secure deal on future of CAP

An ‘adequately funded, practical and workable’ CAP is Ireland’s goal for the current CAP reform, an Taoiseach has said.

NEWS 20 May 2026

EU budget scramble to avoid 2028 scheme limbo

EU budget scramble to avoid 2028 scheme limbo

The clock is ticking for Government to broker agreement on the future of the EU budget, as any delays beyond a December deal risk leaving farm schemes facing a 2028 cliff edge.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Taoiseach flags budget talks as key challenge for EU presidency

Taoiseach flags budget talks as key challenge for EU presidency

The Taoiseach has warned that funding has been taken from successful EU programmes to back-fill urgent spending needs.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Government must support struggling tillage sector

Government must support struggling tillage sector

The IFA has said the Government has to support tillage and ensure all farmers are paid under the Straw Incorporation Measure.

NEWS 20 May 2026

A crucial six months for the European Union ... and for Ireland

A crucial six months for the European Union ... and for Ireland

The EU presidency only comes to Ireland every thirteen years; there has been a CAP health check (under Phil Hogan) and the significant 2021 CAP reform since Simon Coveney brokered a CAP deal in 2013.

BLANK 20 May 2026

‘Door has not been closed on solar’ – farmers told

‘Door has not been closed on solar’ – farmers told

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has not ruled out changes to SEAI grants to facilitate farmer investment in solar PV.

NEWS 20 May 2026

'Challenging' CAP negotiation

'Challenging' CAP negotiation

Martin warns that some countries want a smaller EU budget for next seven-year cycle.

NEWS 20 May 2026

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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

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