Mcgrath Climate News Today

The Rural Independent Group leader has called on the government to reverse the recent increase in fuel excise as "motorists are under siege".

The Rural Independent Group of TDs has hit out at a government decision to reduce speed limits on the country's roads.

The Rural Independent Group leader is calling on the Taoiseach to secure a two-year extension for Ireland's nitrates derogation.

The Rural TDs group has acknowledged the recent one-week extension to the slurry spreading deadline but added that it is "insufficient".

Independent TD, Deputy Mattie McGrath has accused Minister Charlie McConalogue of "undermining farmers' progress".

The government's afforestation licensing system has been labelled a "resounding failure" by the Rural Independent Group.

The Rural Independent Group of TDs, has expressed serious concerns about Minister of State with responsibility for forestry, Pippa Hackett

Concerns have been raised that the 5% concrete levy coming into effect on September 1 will "exacerbate the challenges faced by farmers".

The Rural Independents accused Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue of dithering when it comes to supports for sheep farmers.

The Rural Independent TDs called for the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) to examine energy companies' pricing practices.