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Explainer: Why have IFA protesters blockaded a major Aldi distribution centre in Naas?
Farmers, organised by the IFA, are protesting again.
Taoiseach 'sympathises' with farmers as blockade of major Aldi distribution centre continues
Members of the Irish Farmers’ Association are staging a protest outside an Aldi distribution centre.
# farmers - Thursday 28 November, 2019
Injunctions against two farmers over beef protests to be struck out
The company has requested for the injunctions to be lifted.
# farmers - Wednesday 27 November, 2019
Explainer: Why are farmers protesting outside Leinster House this week?
A deal was brokered and a task force established – so why are there still protests?
# farmers - Tuesday 26 November, 2019
Tractor protest set to continue overnight as gardaí announce road closures in Dublin
Gardaí said the protest is anticipated to continue overnight and into tomorrow morning.
# farmers - Thursday 31 October, 2019
Reducing cow herd ‘last resort’ in tackling carbon emissions, says Varadkar
The Taoiseach said the way emissions are categorised will have to be changed.
# farmers - Wednesday 16 October, 2019
Leo Varadkar on beef protests: 'We need to see the task force do its job'
Farmers began protesting outside the Dept. of Agriculture claiming the meat industry has not held up its end of the bargain
# farmers - Monday 14 October, 2019
New beef task force will meet for the first time today
It’s one of a number of measures agreed to last month in order to end a dispute between farmers and processors.
# farmers - Saturday 5 October, 2019
Agriculture minister appoints chair of new beef task force
The task force was agreed to by farmers and industry representatives following talks with the minister last month.
# farmers - Saturday 21 September, 2019
Farmers end blockades at several beef processing sites
Protests are still taking place outside certain factories.
# farmers - Wednesday 18 September, 2019
'We won't need as many car mechanics': Calls for new commission to plan for industries impacted by green policies
The Green Party’s Just Transition bill will not be opposed by government.
# farmers - Tuesday 17 September, 2019
Micheál Martin puts pressure on Fine Gael to include green policies in this year's Budget
Martin wants the government to set a target for when it will be fossil-free.
# farmers - Monday 16 September, 2019
Farmers continue protests despite deal reached with minister and meat processors at the weekend
Farmers insist the base line price of beef needs to be increased before they will agree.
# farmers - Monday 9 September, 2019
Meat Industry Ireland pulls out of beef talks over ongoing blockades
Talks between beef farmers, the Department of Agriculture and MII resumed this morning as protests continue.
# farmers - Friday 6 September, 2019
Dawn Meats proceedings seeking to have several protesters imprisoned for alleged injunction breach is struck out
The proceedings could have resulted in the imprisonment of some of those who have been protesting outside the plants.
# farmers - Wednesday 4 September, 2019
Chinese delegation will visit Roscommon meat plant today following mediation with protesters
Mediation between the parties involved earlier this morning lead to the meeting going ahead today.
# farmers - Friday 30 August, 2019
Meat processing industry says operations at 12 plants brought to a halt by blockades
The owners of a number of plants have secured injunctions to stop protesters blockading their factories.
# farmers - Wednesday 28 August, 2019
Meat plants 'will seek to jail protesters' as farmers denounce 'heavy-handed legal tactics'
There have been reports of scuffles at protests outside plants today.
# farmers - Tuesday 27 August, 2019
Meat plant owners granted injunctions against protesters outside their factories
Dawn Meats and Anglo Beef Processors took the High Court action today.
# farmers - Wednesday 21 August, 2019
Beef talks ended overnight - but farmers says lack of movement on prices could scupper a final deal
Talks between Meat Industry Ireland and beef farmers ended late last night.
# farmers - Friday 9 August, 2019
Beef protests suspended as farmers to enter talks with meat industry, Department says
Farmers around the country have been holding protests in recent weeks.
Beef farmers withdraw from one protest location over small number of demonstrators not abiding by rules
Farmers around the country have been holding protests in recent weeks.
# farmers - Thursday 1 August, 2019
Explainer: Why have beef farmers across the country been protesting in recent weeks?
The Irish Farmers’ Association has said the Irish and European beef sectors are “in crisis”.
# farmers - Wednesday 10 July, 2019
'F*ck off Mercosur': Angry scenes outside Leinster House as farmers protest against EU trade deal
There were heated scenes in the crowd during today’s protest when a farmer rounded on Fianna Fáil’s Jackie Cahill.
# farmers - Saturday 29 June, 2019
Minister 'very concerned' about impact of EU trade deal on Irish beef farmers
The Agriculture Minister said the deal has come at a time when the beef sector in Europe is “facing significant uncertainty” because of Brexit.
# farmers - Thursday 16 May, 2019
Fund of €50m on way for beef farmers following support from Europe
The IFA said a €50 million fund from Europe could be matched by a €50m government fund.
# farmers - Wednesday 1 May, 2019
'Where's the beef ya vegan?' Taoiseach met with protests from farmers in Cork city
A prize bull and farming machinery were brought to the protest outside Cork City Hall.
# farmers - Saturday 27 April, 2019
No one has been prosecuted for deliberately starting wildfires since 2012
This burning of land is illegal from 1 March to 31 August, but there’s only been 11 prosecutions in over 10 years.
# farmers - Sunday 20 January, 2019
Just like Leo, Oprah once found herself in hot water for saying she was put off eating burgers
There’s also a Dr Phil twist to this story.
# farmers - Thursday 27 September, 2018
Data of hundreds of farmers paid for taking part in government scheme leaked
It comes the same day as the Department announces the approval of a similar scheme for the forestry sector.
# farmers - Sunday 16 September, 2018
Farmers struggling to pay bills, call on retailers to increase price of milk
The IFA has said the low prices offered in some shops are “unsustainable”.
# farmers - Wednesday 8 August, 2018
Farmers' feed costs have exploded inside a year as fallout from hot weather bites
The summer heatwave has seen the price of fodder rise across the board.
# farmers - Saturday 21 July, 2018
Drought, wildfire and hosepipe bans - how countries around Europe dealt with the heatwave
With temperatures set to rise again over the weekend, we take a look at how the heatwave has had affect in some northern European countries.
# farmers - Saturday 7 July, 2018
"There should be 90 or 100 grand worth of broccoli here - we probably won't see any of it"
The current heat wave has been impacting farmers across the country who are hoping to save their crops from being wiped out.
# farmers - Sunday 29 April, 2018
Here's what new rules to stop 'unfair' grocery deals could mean for the Irish food sector
Farmers have welcomed moves to rebalance power in the supply chain.
# farmers - Wednesday 25 April, 2018
'There's power in community': Farmers urged to boycott forced sales of farms by vulture funds
The IFA has been contacted by around 200 farmers impacted by the issue so far this year.
# farmers - Thursday 5 April, 2018
Explainer: What is the fodder crisis and how are farmers being affected?
The weather since Christmas has meant poor grass growth and a lack of fodder for animals.
# farmers - Friday 2 March, 2018
Farmers struggling with dairy supplies as Storm Emma freezes pipes across the country
Some farmers are also afraid their lambs will die, said the President of the Irish Farmer’s Association.
# farmers - Tuesday 27 February, 2018
# farmers - Thursday 15 February, 2018
'Angry' farmers fear new sheep inspections will put pregnant ewes at risk
Sheep farmer representatives plan to meet with government officials to discuss their problems with the inspections.
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Poll: Should self-driving cars be legally allowed on Irish roads?
SELF-DRIVING CARS could be coming to Irish roads.
The government is set to consider a proposal today to allow self-driving cars to be tested on public roads.
RTÉ News reports that the legislation will aim to change the law so that self-driving cars can legally be tested in Ireland on public roads.
There have been concerns about any potential use of self-driving cars. While it could be years before self-driving cars are a common sight in the country, legal experts have been discussing issues around criminal liability in relation to autonomous vehicles.
But what do you think? Should self-driving cars be legally allowed on Irish roads?
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