Questioning Justice Minister Helen McEntee on immigration data
There’s a disconnect between what the Government does and what it says on immigration. There’s also a lack of transparency on key data.
McNamara highlights concentration of land ownership in South Tipperary
Independent TD Michael McNamara has called on Dáil Éireann to set aside time for a discussion on the purchase of vast tracts of farmland in South Tipperary by John Magnier and called for measures to combat further concentration of ownership.
Opposing Taoiseach nomination
I outlined to the Dáil why I voted against the nomination of Simon Harris as Taoiseach.
Agriculture Minister non committal on reimbursing co operation area farmers for investments in 2024
Farmers in co-operation areas of ACRES making investments, such as fencing, solar pumps, culverts, hedgerow planting and rejuvenation, gates and drinking troughs, are entitled to reimbursements of a portion of their cost. In the latest blow to farmers in the Acres Scheme, however, the Minister has refused to give a commitment that approved investments carried out in 2024 will be reimbursed this year.