Willie Aird
IrelandpoliticianMale6.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Willie Aird is a Fine Gael TD representing Laois, known for his advocacy on agricultural issues. Recently, he was in the news discussing the implications of proposed measures to address the rising incidence of bovine TB, expressing concerns that such restrictions could have a devastating effect on farmers’ livelihoods.
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Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has land in Laois, his home constituency, totalling about 196 acres.
who are the largest landowners in Leinster House? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-15
Willie Aird has 100 dairy cows and an estimated €2.3 million worth of farmland across 196 acres in Co Laois.
Minister for Agriculture has largest farmlands among TDs and Senators – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-15
Willie Aird was more interested in Michael’s trademark cap during the committee meeting.
U2’s Larry Mullen plays a blinder at the agriculture committee – surely some mistake? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07
Willie Aird expressed concern that very few students have parents who can afford the €1,000 increase.
Coalition sharply divided over third-level fees – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-02
Fine Gael Laois TD Willie Aird said it would be a 'drastic move' to prevent a farmer selling his stock in a mart for up to three years.
Equivalent of cost of national children’s hospital spent on bovine TB eradication – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-21