Charlie McConalogue

To set out ICMSA's position on Brexit matters.

Ensure awareness of key challenges faced by industry in reporting requirements for beef and butter with regards to new EU Market Transparency measures

That farmers will not need a prescription from Vets for general animal dosing i.e. fluke and worm dose.::To highlight that the Minister and his officials are acutely aware of the rejection by farmers, licensed merchants and veterinary pharmacies of putting control in the hands…

To get an update from the Departments of Agriculture and Foreign Affairs Officials on the implications for the industry since the Brexit Deal on 24 December::To get an update from Department of Transport::To get an update from Revenue

The provision of appropriate and accurate information and advice to Irish hemp industry stakeholders regarding EU legislation and regulation governing the European hemp sector::Alignment between the advice provided by the EU Commission regarding EU rules and regulations…

A minimum allocation of 4% dedicated to young farmers within direct payments’ envelopes

That Irish farmers and the Irish agri-food industry would be top of the queue for the €5bn Brexit Contingency Fund as we are the sector worst affected by Brexit.::That there is recognition when the fund is being allocated, that even with a deal there will be regulatory barriers…

To highlight ICMSA concerns in relation to Brexit and its impact on the Agri-food sector.

To set out ICMSA policies in relation to CAP Post 2020.

Congress wrote to all Ministers, Senators and TDS in relation to the EU Canada Trade Agreement urge Government to defer tabling any such motion until the Oireachtas has an opportunity to have a full exchange of views on this matter. We note that 11 other member states as well as…

Ensure that current Irish farming practicies satisfy eco-scheme requirements under the Green Architecture of the CAP

To discuss the current state of the negotiations, the future relationship between the UK and the EU and the trade deal.::To discuss the Ireland / Northern Ireland Protocol and the preparedness and supports for the food sector::To maintain the value of the UK market for Irish…

EU Veterinary Medicines Regulation - In relation to the categorisation of anthelmintics, Ireland previously availed of the derogation to exempt these products from the POM category, facilitating the sale of these products by Responsible Persons in Licensed Merchants and by…

To ensure that the CAP Budget is a top priority at the EU Council meeting::That the Taoiseach rejects the proposed cut to the CAP Budget tabled at the talks::That there is no cut to any farmer payments

To highlight that renewing the anti-dumping measure would lead to a continued dysfionctional fertiliser market in the EU::That the EU Commission would recognise the economic impact on the users of fertilisers. That the fertiliser industry is profitable enough, they do not need…