MEP Nina Carberry was appointed to lead negotiations on the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP 2028-34). Ms Carberry will assume the role for the European Parliament’s largest political group on the Budget Committee. In her new role, Ms Carberry will draft the parliament’s budget position on the next CAP, which remains the largest component of the nearly €2trn EU fund. Ms Carberry has also confirmed she will seek an increase in the CAP budget, with a focus on cutting red tape. However, this still represents a smaller share of the EU budget than in the existing CAP period.

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Barnsley boss Conor Hourihane has secured the signing of fellow Cork native Eoghan O’Connell on a deal until the end of the 2025/26 season. The 30-year-old centre-half began his career at Celtic, where he was named academy player of the year in 2015 and made his senior debut for the Scottish giants.

Avalanche alerts have been put in place in six areas of Scotland, as a major incident was declared in Aberdeenshire yesterday, and Met Office warnings for snow and ice remain in force across most of the UK today. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice and snow across the northern half of the country on Wednesday, which came into force at midnight and remains in place until 11.59pm. There is also a yellow warning of ice for southern and western parts of the country from midnight until 10am. The snow and ice warning from the Met Office covers an area stretching north from Dundee in the east and the Isle of Skye in the west. Describing likely conditions in the affected area, the Met Office said: “An area of snow is likely to persist across northern Scotland during Wednesday, spreading down the east coast through the day.

Pádraic Joyce targets All-Ireland glory despite Galway panel lossesMichael BoltonGalway manager Pádraic Joyce is dealing with changes to his intercounty panel this season. After winning a fourth straight Connacht title, Galway were in a group of death once again, along with Derry, Armagh and Dublin. "But, again, we didn't perform the days we were supposed to perform. However, with the failure to secure a title since 2001, success will only be defined by an All-Ireland title for Joyce. Despite signing on for another three years, the Galway manager was quick to point out he may not see the duration of his time.

Under-pressure Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has insisted the key figures at the club are “completely aligned” about the future and hailed the importance of “calm” chief executive Vinai Venkatesham. “I think the biggest thing, which we are, is that we are completely aligned, so the biggest thing is that let’s say Johan, Fabio, Vinai and I are aligned. That’s the biggest thing and then we also aligned with the ownership,” Frank said. I think I’m OK, but he is way superior, which I think is crucial internally and externally. “They are working very hard and he is working very hard to come back on the pitch.”

Met Éireann has issued a status yellow snow and rain warning for Cork, Kerry, Waterford, and Wexford as the effects of Storm Goretti hit Ireland. The warning will see rain, which will be heavy at times, turn to sleet and snow in places on Thursday afternoon, particularly at elevation. Met Éireann normally works with the UK's Met Office and the Netherlands' KNMI. Met Éireann said: "Overnight scattered showers will feed in from the west, affecting parts of Munster and Connacht, with isolated showers further north." Met Éireann said "unsettled conditions" will bring showers and further outbreaks of rain, possibly turning wintry with hail and sleet.

At the pre-Christmas launch of the Dr Harty Cup history book, the hurlers present could hardly have attached more weight to the competition. Ahead of Wednesday's four quarter-finals, Seán Óg Ó hAilpín said his entire hurling career is owed to the Harty. Colin Ryan asserts he was moulded by Harty hurling. For Andrew O’Shaughnessy, “It always comes back to the Harty.”

Another excellent grass-growing season would help to offset the drop in milk price on dairy farms by reducing production costs. All going well, the grazing season is not too far away. If you have recent soil results, use these to devise your fertiliser, slurry and dung spreading strategy. Maize Silage and Whole crop will provide more energy for every euro you spend than grass silage in a 2-cut system will. Anyone that has introduced forages other than grass silage to their winter-feeding strategy have seen improved animal performance as total energy intakes have been increased significantly.

The November 2022 crash also injured Demisse's 12-year-old son, Raphael, who was rushed to hospital with two broken legs. This all-electric car moved on its own accord.' He offered Fareed a treat which his mother refused as she was trying to reduce her son's sugar intake. In a statement read to the court, Fareed's mother said her son called to Demisse moments before the accident: 'Uncle Ash, uncle Ash.' Ashenafei Demisse claims the vehicle moved on its own while he was sitting inside it and denies the charges against himMs Lemulu added: 'The car suddenly moved forward.

Sir Alex Ferguson sent Darren Fletcher warning before taking Man Utd jobDarren Fletcher will get the chance to manage Manchester United in Wednesday's clash with Burnley, having learned from one of the very best in Sir Alex FergusonView 2 Images Darren Fletcher played 342 games under Sir Alex Ferguson (Image: Clint Hughes/Getty Images)Wednesday will see Darren Fletcher become the fifth player from the school of Sir Alex Ferguson to manage Manchester United for at least one game. Sir Alex Ferguson's bold Darren Fletcher prediction proved right after Man Utd call READ MORE :Man Utd given special exemption to Premier League rule after Darren Fletcher appointment READ MORE :In 2017, the legendary former United manager spoke to West Bromwich Albion about Fletcher's prospects as a coach. Will Darren Fletcher be a success as interim manager? ‌View 2 Images Sir Alex Ferguson warned Darren Fletcher about the sacrifices of being a manager (Image: Shirlaine Forrest/Getty Images)While coaching at youth level brings its own pressures, nothing compares to a top job, especially at Old Trafford. Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

A Clare woman put into an induced coma after being seriously injured while travelling in Vietnam has been cleared to come home, according to her family. Aoife Cahill had been living in Australia, where she moved after working as a secretary at University Hospital Limerick, but had gone to Vietnam on her Christmas break. In a GoFundMe appeal for €57,500, her family explained Aoife was involved in a “sudden and traumatic” accident. “Aoife is receiving medical care far from home, and the costs involved are significant and ongoing. Aoife, from Killaloe, was successfully woken from her coma on December 26, after a previous attempt had been unsuccessful.

The cost of a modest funeral jumped 5.3% to £4,510 last year, SunLife’s latest Cost of Dying Report said. When teamed with a memorial, catering, venue hire and flowers, total spending on the average funeral rose to £5,140. “The Government must act now to ensure the wellbeing of bereaved people facing unaffordable funeral costs.”Recommended reading:What is the DWP Funeral Expenses Payment? It's worth noting the DWP Funeral Expenses Payment - a government scheme to help people on low incomes who are responsible for arranging a funeral. Who is Eligible for the DWP Funeral Expenses Payment?

It’s that time of year again, when we score the seven finalists for Europe’s Car of the Year title. Renault 4 – one pointThe Renault 4 is a nice car to drive but could have delivered much moreFor all its strengths, this car has flaws. This leggy range sits alongside taut handling and wonderfully punchy acceleration, to make it a properly fun car to drive. Fiat Grande Panda – six pointsFiat Grande Panda, a fun car to driveBread and roses. This is a fun car to drive, with a surprising amount of practical space.

Since my life went fully “dry” two years ago, I’ve developed some strong opinions about the widespread reliance on the drug of alcohol for a Good Time. We’re like the global hive mind in Apple TV’s Pluribus: we’ve tasted a better way to exist on this planet and we just wish everyone else could have a triple shot of it. The rest of the world are killed trying to convince Carol that this new way of life is better. Eight ways life has changed since I stopped drinking in 2022Opens in new window ]Honestly, life is so much better without alcohol – fake or otherwise, Carol. We just want to help, Carol – and honestly, once you understand how wonderful this sober life is ... Carol?