Charlie McConalogue

To garner support for the Bill which would amend the International Protection Act 2015 and return to the family reunification provisions in the Refugee Act 1996.

To welcome the roll-out of GLAS payments to 33,000 participants in the scheme::That the Minister address outstanding issues related to 2016 and 2017 GLAS payments as well as ensuring that the final 15% is paid as soon as possible

That the maximum payout of over €800m to farmers is paid in the 70% advance payment::That farmers see the the benefits of the online system, under which all applications had to be made in 2018

That the ANC increase in payment next year would be followed by a higher allocation in the scheme from €250m to €300m post 2020.

That the Minister and the Department of Agriculture Officials would be vigilant on all imports, to ensure all animals are screened on arrival into Ireland to minimise the risk of disease introduction to the country

To inform the Minister for Agriculture of the IFA National Council unanimous decision not to attend the Beef Forum meeting on October 3rd::To inform the Minister, that instead livestock farmers would be holding a protest outside the Forum over their frustration with the lack of…

To inform Oireachtas members on the scale of UTPs and demonstrate why the EU Directive is so urgently needed::To highlight the imbalance of power in the food supply chain::To welcome the initiative by EU Commissioner Phil Hogan to address the imbalance in the food supply…

That the Finance Bill 2018 would be amended to contain changes to help improve the viability of farming::Income Averaging Step Out for Farmers - The ‘step-out' should be allowed more than once in a five-year period, subject to the full payment of any deferred amount from a…

A strong CAP with an increased budget to allow for inflation and any extra actions farmers have to take on as part of the new CAP and to protect farmers' interests when the UK exits the EU::Request to meet with An Taoiseach on CAP / MFF::MFF – Funding for the EU Budget should be…

Providing details of IFA's submission to the initial public consultation on the National Energy and Climate Plane 2021-2030::That the five key actions identified by IFA would be taken on board by the Government to support farming to deliver on climate.::Request to meet on these…

To address the hightened crime activity in rural areas::To establish a Rural Crime Task Force, similar to the UK::To highlight the need for a more streamlined crime reporting system, immediate sharing of intelligence, information exchange to increase the level of visibility and…

The provision of a competitive veterinary service to farmers::To make known IFA's objection to the Veterinary Council guidelines for veterinary practioners

To highlight IFA's campaign both at home with Governments and in Europe, for a rebalancing of power in the food supply chain, to deliver a viable price for farmers, and a return on their work and investment.::To demonstrate that across Member States, there is recurring evidence…

To highlight the damage that Vulture Funds are doing to farm businesses that have the potential to repay their debts over time and return to viabliity::To demonstrate that this short-term debt recovery approach is damaging as the repayment capacity of the business is not…

To seek additional funding,::To secure new higher payment rates,::To protect existing ANC areas,::To ensure an appeal system is in place for areas that lost out in the Review.