Charlie McConalogue

That the Minister provides the following information - The process, notification procedure and checks that are in place for the importation of sheep meat to Ireland.::- The volume, place of origin and destination of sheep meat imported to Ireland in 2020 and to-date in…

That the Minister for Agriculture and the Consumer Protection Competition Commission address the consolidation of the buying power for livestock which is now in the hands of a few following ABP's takeover of Slaney Meats and ICM.::To highlight to the Minister the urgency to…

To reduce trade disruption to the UK market from Ireland as a result of Brexit, for Products of Animal Origin (POAO)

Ensure future trade policy with the US takes the concerns of the feed industry into account.::Ensure better involvement and more comprehensive consultation with feed industry stake holders,::Removal of unnecessary and damaging tariffs due to the Boeing / Airbus and Steel and…

That the Minister for Agriculture and the Government redouble their efforts to secure an immediate return of Irish beef to the Chinese Market after Ireland attained OIE negligible risk status for BSE.::That getting beef back into the Chinese Market is a priority following…

Draw officials attention to recent submission on export certification and Brexit key learnings.

To set out ICMSA's position on Brexit matters.

Ensure awareness that the new set of rules for the import of composite products into the EU will introduce a very significant new burden on many food and retail businesses importing low risk composite products from the UK and other third countries which they have not faced under…

Ensure awareness of the logistics and practicalities on cross border trade in regards to MUP for retailers::Understanding of retailer's concerns on the issue

Increased Government supports to mitigate effects of Covid-19 closure on the Dublin licensed trade, and the reopening of Dublin pubs

Ensure understanding of the economic impact and technical challenges of Brexit for the drinks sector

Irish Government support a change to EU rules of origin

Step 1 - Securing a deal Trading conditions with the UK • Trade must be on the basis of tariff-free and quota-free access to the UK market. • The UK must respect the level playing field by maintaining corresponding standards on food safety, animal health and welfare, and the…

To express serious concerns re draft proposals recently circulated to some live exporters regarding increased conditions on live exports.::To highlight that some of the proposals in this document, which has now come into the possession of IFA, could cause significant disruption…

The border closures that are in place for COVID-19 controls between the UK and Europe have the potential to severely impact on our sheep meat exports to mainland Europe, a market we rely heavily on.::Since the sudden closure of the Eurotunnell, the landbridge route to…