News & Statements
Coveney hosts high profile new york launch for irish beef in the us
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney T.D. last night hosted a prestigious launch event in New York to officially mark the re-entry of Irish beef to the US market.
Coveney Commits Further Supports Towards The Bvd Eradication Programme For Another Year
The Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, T.D., today announced that he has decided to extend and re-focus support arrangements for farmers faced with the removal of persistently infected BVD calves born from their herds in 2015.
Minister Coveney Welcomes New Report On Benefits Of Dairy Expansion
Minister Coveney today welcomed the report produced by Dr Declan O’Connor and Dr Michael Keane that examined the likely Economic Benefits and Infrastructural Requirements arising from the planned dairy expansion in Cork.
Minister Coveney urges extra care during the current adverse weather conditions
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, TD, today drew attention to the need for everyone working in the Farming and Fishing industries to take all safety precautions during the current adverse weather conditions.
€550 MILLION BALANCING SINGLE FARM PAYMENTS TO COMMENCE ISSUING TO 120,000 FARMERS
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, TD, confirmed that the balancing payments under the 2014 Single Farm Payment scheme will commence on target on 1st December. These payments, totaling over €550 million, will begin issuing to 120,000 farmers on 1 December.
MINISTER COVENEY ANNOUNCES PAYMENTS WORTH €149 MILLION UNDER 2014 DISADVANTAGED AREAS SCHEME
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, TD, today announced that payments under the 2014 Disadvantaged Areas Scheme have started issuing, on schedule, today.
Coveney Welcomes Appointment Of New Agriculture Commissioner
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the announcement that Phil Hogan is to be the new European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development.
Coveney Welcomes Appointment Of New Agriculture Commissioner
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the announcement that Phil Hogan is to be the new European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development.
Minister Coveney Welcomes The Opening Of The Market In Vietnam To Exports Of Pigmeat From Ireland
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, today welcomed the agreement reached with the veterinary authorities in Vietnam to allow for the importation of fresh and frozen pork meat from Ireland.
Coveney Welcomes Dairy Supports
Commissioner response to calls for dairy supports will help to alleviate impact of Russian ban- Coveney