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An Irish potato shortage may be near

Prolonged wet weather and diseases have threatened the supply of Irish potatoes

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Stephen Donnelly 'not concerned' about medical graduates 'going to live on Bondi Beach'

The Irish Mirror asked Mr Donnelly if he was concerned that the Irish State would be spending money training additional medical professionals that would end up moving abroad given the current recruitment and retention crisis

Irish Mirror

Family of brave pitbull attack victim hail new laws cracking down on dangerous dogs

Alejandro Mizsan, 10, spent seven weeks in Crumlin Children's Hospital after being mauled by the animal in November last year

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Fines for owners not in control of dangerous dogs to double under new proposals

Tánaiste Micheál Martin asked Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue to carry out a review of legislation on dogs following an attack on Wexford boy Alejandro Mizsan in November.

Irish Mirror

One Government Minister's St Patrick's trip abroad causing more pollution than one Irish household in a year

A household in Ireland creates 11 tonnes of C02e per year on average, while a car produces 3 tonnes

Irish Mirror

Brave dog attack victim, 9, 'happy to be home' after spending Christmas in hospital

Alejandro received a warm welcome home to Wexford after an emotional goodbye from Crumlin Children’s Hospital on Tuesday

Irish Mirror

Agriculture Minister denies cows will be culled as part of government plans to tackle climate change

One source said there may have been crossed wires as there is a plan to cut methane by 10%. This does not, however, mean that cows will be culled.

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Ireland joins forces with New Zealand for new projects aimed at reducing agricultural emissions

They will support €7m worth of research on the issue

Irish Mirror

More breeds could be added to Ireland's dangerous dogs list in wake of Wexford attack

Following the attack on Wexford boy Alejandro Mizsan, the Government is assessing rules around dog breeds that require leads and muzzles

Irish Mirror

Stunned silence after explosion rips through heart of small Co Donegal community

The scale of the devastation in Creeslough will take time to sink in, local representatives have said.

The Independent UK

Basking sharks now 'protected' in Irish waters

It is now illegal to hunt, injure or interfere with the threatened species after the decision from Ministers Malcolm Noonan and Charlie McConalogue

Irish Mirror

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says he 'knows farmers across the country are struggling'

'My focus as minister is to seek to continue to work with farm families now to support them into next year'

Irish Mirror

Carbon emissions cuts in farming sector may not be decided until September with Eamon Ryan pushing for 30%

“The target will have to be somewhere in the middle, both sides will be unhappy.”

Irish Mirror

'Bogey-man' agriculture sector will play part in climate change fight, says minister

Ireland is committed to halving carbon emissions by 2030 and to net zero emissions by 2050

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'Horrifying' figures reveal thousands of horses slaughtered to eat in Ireland

Data has revealed the number of horses that have been killed for eating in Ireland over the past two and a half years

Irish Mirror

Thousands of thoroughbred horses killed to eat in Ireland as 'sickening' figures slammed

Consumption of horse meat has been growing globally since the 1990s. It is considered a delicacy in parts of France Italy, Holland, Switzerland and Belgium and commonly served in China, Russia, Central Asia, Mexico, Argentina and Japan.

Irish Mirror

Government expects to spend up to €5 million on transport for pets of Ukrainian refugees

More than 600 dogs and cats had been brought into the country from Ukraine by the end of April

Irish Mirror

More than 600 pets brought to Ireland since Russian invasion of Ukraine began

Ireland has taken in just under 25,000 refugees so far from the war-torn country

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Hundreds of pets have made Ireland their home with Ukrainian refugees

Around 600 pets with 485 owners have travelled to the country since the war began.

The Independent UK

Irish farmers urged to grow more crops in response to Ukraine war

The Government is hoping a new multi-million scheme, announced on Thursday, will ensure the co-operation of farmers.

Dublin Live

RTE Prime Time viewers applaud Sarah McInerney for 'tearing into' Minister for Agriculture

The special episode was looking at the impact the Russian invasion of Ukraine would have here

The Independent UK

Ireland planning for potential arrival of 200,000 Ukrainian refugees

The Irish Government has already welcomed around 10,000 Ukrainian refugees but is preparing for tens of thousands more.

The Independent UK

Farmers disappointed at ‘no proposals’ to increase capacity to produce food

IFA president Tim Cullinan was speaking after meeting with Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue on Monday.

The Independent UK

Farmers pledge to bolster any efforts to produce more food

The Irish Farmers’ Association were speaking before a meeting with Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue.

Irish Mirror

Irish farmers told to plant more amid fears of food shortages and surging prices driven by conflict

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue will meet farming bodies on Monday to discuss food and animal feed security in the light of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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