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UK moves on Northern Ireland Protocol threaten cross-border milk flow – MEP 2022-06-12

Ukraine conflict has exacerbated Covid disruptions and rising costs of energy and fertilisers – and not just in the EU.

Fine Gael MEPs are backing various measures to tackle climate change, including an EU ban on diesel and petrol cars and vans by 2035.

Alternative ways are urgently needed to get wheat out of Ukraine, as Russia cannot use food as a "weapon of war", the MEP said.

The Cabinet's approval of a €3 million potato seed scheme today (May 24), has been welcomed by Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey.

A negotiated solution between the UK and EU is the only way to resolve the impasse on the Northern Ireland Protocol, an Irish MEP has said.

Livestock measures could be added to proposed eco scheme – Markey 2022-05-16

Irish farming would be in "strong position" versus farming in other countries if water quality can be addressed, according to an MEP.

MEP to push for industrial emissions derogation for grass-based farms 2022-05-13

MEP to push for environmental permit derogation for grass-based farms 2022-05-13