EU Michael McNamara earning €60,000 on top of MEP salaryMcNamara tops the list of Irish MEPs’ side earnings, coming ahead of Billy Kelleher, Nina Carbery and Ciaran Mullooly
EU Former world trade chief Pascal Lamy: ‘The days of appeasing farmers won’t last’The economist forecasts significant changes to the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy and explains why the bloc was right to get tough on China
News More than 10,000 workplace safety inspections were carried out last yearThe figures from the Health and Safety Authority come as the rate of workplace fatalities rose last year
Companies Tirlán to axe 150 jobs in bid to cut costs Food company said the move will counter rising costs in areas such as energy, wages and environmental compliance
Agriculture Billions in private funding needed for agriculture sector to meet climate targetsNew Bank of Ireland analysis said that a biogas industry ‘at scale’ was necessary for the agriculture sector to meet its goals
EU Controversial EU nature restoration law approved despite Austrian feudAustria came on side at the last minute to clinch a deal that Eamon Ryan said everyone assumed was ‘dead’
Agriculture Dawn Meats signs €125 million contract with AldiDeal will see the food giant increase its supply to the retailer by 35 per cent
Companies Adverse weather drags on revenues at Origin EnterprisesGroup recorded a more-than 20 per cent fall in revenues in the last nine months
Housing State examining escape route for farmers facing hefty land hoarding tax bills Minister for agriculture says farmers will be given ‘a route to de-zone their land’ and escape six-figure tax bills
Climate & Environment Charlie McConalogue: Farmers need new tech for more than ‘low single digit’ emissions cutsThe minister said the sector had cut emissions for two years in a row, but only by ‘single-digit figures’
Commercial Property Former Co Down dairy co-op with development potential guiding €11mThe substantial dairy plant also offers a strategic opportunity for international access to markets across Britain and mainland Europe via Belfast, Larne, and Dublin ports
Climate & Environment Ireland set to comprehensively miss its climate targets - EPAThe environmental agency warned that almost every sector would exceed its 2030 emissions goals
Profit and loss Profits fall sharply at grain merchant Quinn’s of Baltinglass due to higher energy costsThe Wicklow-based company reported a 40 per cent drop in pre-tax profits for its 2023 financial year, according to recently filed accounts
Results Revenues fall at Kerry Group as disinflation sees prices shrink Nutrition giant announced €300 million share buyback scheme, leading the group to upgrade its share earning projections
Companies Lakeland Dairies reports sharp fall in profits for 2023 after dairy commodity prices plungedCavan-based dairy co-op booked a once-off €14.5 million impairment charge after announcing major restructuring plans last year
Companies Profits at Connacht Gold owner Aurivo plummet 93% in 2023Revenues at the agricultural co-op tumbled amid a ‘sharp deterioration’ in dairy prices and a weather-delayed start to fertiliser spreading season
EU Bunfight over insolvency law and tax reform brews ahead of EU summit EU leaders will also discuss new sanctions against Iran at Taoiseach Simon Harris’ first summit
Agriculture Tillage farmers in need of ‘urgent assistance’ in face of climate change Micheál Martin says there is ‘real angst and concern’ in the farming community amid inordinate levels of rainfall
EU Analysis: Unknown Simon Harris has little time to make himself known in Brussels The Taoiseach does not have much of an EU network and has his work cut out for him with elections looming
Politics Simon Harris sets six-week deadline for new business supports as mini-budget pressure growsThe incoming taoiseach will hear from within Fine Gael about the need for new supports to offset government regulations