by Neassa | Jul 17, 2026 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Sean McNamara has called for an independent investigation into the Department of Agriculture’s recent enforcement operations in which a large number of cattle were destroyed. “The footage that has since emerged has left many farmers shocked...
by Neassa | Mar 23, 2026 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said he is outraged that the European Commission has announced the provisional application of the Mercosur trade deal from 1 May 2026. “This is happening despite the European Parliament not having voted on it and the ongoing legal...
by Neassa | Mar 23, 2026 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said the Government must take decisive action to address the unprecedented surge in fuel and fertiliser costs. “Fuel prices have surged in a matter of weeks, with agricultural diesel up by as much as 65-70% and road diesel up around...
by Neassa | Mar 10, 2026 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said Irish farmers must be properly supported if Europe is serious about protecting food production and ensuring fairness for family farms at a time of growing global instability. Speaking at ICSA’s AGM and Annual Conference in...
by Neassa | Feb 27, 2026 | Latest News, Press Releases
ICSA president Sean McNamara has said the European Commission’s decision to provisionally apply the Mercosur trade deal, before the European Parliament has voted and while a legal review is pending, is beyond frustrating. “We campaigned long and hard for a legal...
