Charlie McConalogue

change policy

change policy

Continued investment and support for tourism development, promotion and marketing ::Seeking a commitment by Government to retain the 9% rate of tourism VAT rate::Seeking adjustments to TBESS (Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme) to include LPG gas in the qualifying…

To ensure that dribble bars are included in the next tranche Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS)::To discuss the timing of the closure of the TAMS first tranche::To acknowledge that cattle underpasses, farm roadways and fencing are now eligible for grant-aid.

IFA needs assurances from the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine that the establishment of the Irish Strategic Forestry Fund and the scale of investor planting will not negatively impact on the future sustainability of communities, in particular the economic and social…

To seek reassurance from the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine that, while he encourages compliance to meet emission reduction targets, at the same time he ensures that the agri-food industry is not damaged given the prospect of world food shortages.

To highlight issues regarding farmers having to pay for more than one Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) test per year::To seek clarity on who pays for new TB Testing requirements from 1st February::To request an update on the Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) programme

To highlight farmers' concerns in relation to Ireland's future forest strategy, particularly the barriers that exist which have seen a dramatic decline in farmer planting in recent years.::To demonstrate that farmers are crucial to success of future forest strategy::- Farmers…

To highlight how some agri-businesses, for example those involved in the production of soft fruits, will not qualify for the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) as their costs had already increased significantly by September 2021, mainly because they buy gas at a…

IFA propose that:::- Income generating potential from natural resources must be maximised.::- The development of the bioeconomy must be complementary to, and not in competition with, high quality food production.::- Clear objectives prioritising the bioeconomy strategy's…

To demonstrate that the Teagasc assessment of incomes on sheep farms show margins dropping 81% to €7/ewe, which includes the €10/ewe Sheep Welfare Scheme payment in 2022. This is unsustainable, sheep farming is a low income vulnerable sector that does not have the capacity to…

To highlight the following issues with the Bill::- In the Bill, there remains a distinct lack of reference to the price that primary producers get paid by dominant food buyers in the food chain.::- The reality is the 5 mains retailers and 3 main food service providers operating…

To highlight that pig farmers are currently experiencing immense pressure. That the previous week there was a 4c/kg drop in the pig price paid to farmers, leaving the average pig price back to just over €2.00/kg.::To highlight that pig farmers acknowledge the support from…

To seek targeted support of €30/ewe to ensure the economic viability of the sector.::To highlight that store lamb finishers are a vital outlet for hill sheep farmers and play a key role in our production supply systems, direct supports are critical to maintain this outlet for…

To highlight the role of Women in Agriculture, women in farming and to discuss the challenges and opportunities::To highlight the importance of extending 10 year Ownership and Usage Period for Capital Gains Tax Retirement Relief to Spouse for Lifetime Transfers.::To discuss…