I challenged Ag Commissioner at #GFF2024 over EC failure to listen to farmers, on failure to increase funds while more &more is demanded of them with flawed proposals like NRL, IED, SUR, ignoring massive cost increases and prices that haven’t kept pace.

A perfect example of how Ireland works is provided by Renewable Gas Forum in organising their upcoming conference on the implementation of the National Biomethane Strategy. They say: "Ireland Biomethane - the pathway to 2030 Ireland is mobilising and gearing up to deliver the National

It is an increasingly frequent feature of EU regulations that there is a clause seeking standing for environmental activists to sue individual farmers. It in included in the Industrial Emissions Directive and although was removed at an early stage, was also included in the

A fantastic evening hosted by Irish Farmers' Association in Fermoy last night. It was an opportunity to see many of our EU candidates in the South region in action, test their knowledge on issues and discover their plans (or lack thereof!) to tackle them. Around the country we need much more of

We're thrilled to welcome Frédéric Leroy as our keynote at #ADSA2024 to discuss the origins, content, and impact of the hugely influential Dublin Declaration of Scientists on the Societal Role of Livestock. Register to join us! ow.ly/KeSK50RH9CB

Fascinating day canvassing in Kilkenny topped off with a special appearance by Christine Lagarde An interest rate cut badly needed by hard pressed mortgage holders and business borrowers. Kytelers Inn

Huge day for the farming community today where we have a chance to get some representation into Europe that will defend our interests. I will be voting No 1 Eddie Punch

I'm generally pretty apolitical and groupthink avoidant and for the first time in my life this year, I supported a political campaign. One reason is that we in the farming community desperately need a new kind of representation across the board and we can no longer afford the

There might be better ways to spend a Saturday morning but it’s hard to think of any!

How are any farmers supposed to understand the structure of what is required from them and what they are supposed to achieve when the level of mis- and disinformation comes right from the very top? In this article from Agriland, they report on a discussion between Humberto

AFOLU, LULUCF and Agriculture - what's the difference and when do they apply? There are different organisations that have different roles in the construction of the national inventory. From the perspective of Ireland, these are the IPCC (Inter-governmental Panel on Climate

Very excited for my first trip to Groundswell!!

Independent Ireland is proud to announce the candidacy of Nadaline Webster for South Tipperary in the upcoming general election. Nadaline is a marketing and strategy consultant in the legal technology field with a focus on intellectual property law, brings a wealth of

It’s always interesting to me how the focus is on their own careers and what they should get out of it. Zero concern for the country……

The growth in eco-authoritarianism is concerning and something we should be keeping a watchful eye on vm.tiktok.com/ZGdYjnTVa/

Early chilly start to the campaign today, canvassing my way down to a radio debate with Tipp FM!

This moment happened at the Limerick City constituency candidates debate at UL yesterday. Melanie Sheehan Cleary of Mid West Hospital Campaign proves herself to be a towering figure against the parties that brought UHL to its knees Tipp FM NenaghGuardian Tipp Mid West Radio Cllr. Séamie Morris MCC @niamhgriffin

The topic of abortion, while not top of mind for everyone in this election cycle, is one that I think all candidates need to be transparent about so here's my position on the topic: nadalinewebster.com/blog/do-i-supp…

We know what our vote means to us but it maybe means something different to the politicians who get that vote. Is there any such thing as a 'mandate' for the main political parties? And would they follow it if there were? tiktok.com/@nadalinew/vid…

With over 1,600 people living with epilepsy in Tipperary, Epilepsy Ireland have been in touch about some of the key issues that they are seeking to progress. If elected in #GE2024, I will work with EI to advance these issues within the 34th Dáil.