Charlie McConalogue

Following the publication of results of the 2016 inspections of domestic waste water treatment systems, that the Department of Local Government and the EPA would establish a ring-fenced budget to address septic tank failure

That the EPA would protect the Shellfish Farming Sector in the context of the dramatic increase in breaches of sewage treatment regulations around the coast::To protect the global export markets of the shellfish sector, the Government support the industry at EU level in seeking…

That the Government would introduce further measures to avoid climate fines and reduce Ireland's greenhouse gas emmissions::That a Climate Activation Programme would focus on the following areas:::The announcement of a biomass development programme, which would displace…

To demonstrate that the Draft National Planning Framework is not rural proofed::The the following IFA proposals would be included in the framework:::Safeguarding the rights of families, with an intrinsic link to rural areas to obtain planning permission, by revising the…

To stress the importance of direct payments for the drystock and tillage sectors. The survival of these sectors is very dependent on direct payments and it underlines the importance of an improved EU budget for direct payments in the context of the upcoming CAP reform.::To…

That in the means test for Farm Assist, the depreciation rate for farm equipment and machinery should be increased to a standard rate of 10% to more accurately reflect the useful life of these assets

That there would be increased funding of €25m for the Beef Data and Genomics Programme, to support an enhanced programme of measures, for both existing and new BDGP participants

To extend Income averaging to Farmers / Spouse with Additional Self-Employed::To increase flexibility in Income Averaging 'Step-Out'::To introduce an individual deposit scheme for farmers for the management of income volatility. Income would be put on deposit and brought back…

To ensure that Ireland is meeting the 2020 targets to end overfishing.

Reform of CAP, better CAP for birds and other biodiversity and for farming

Outlined ICOS's position on Brexit, CAP reform and possible EU food Chain legislation

Adoption of an income stablisation measure.

To keep the pressure up against a Mercosur deal that would undermine the Irish beef sector

To ensure schemes under the RDP are paid on time to farmers

Highlight the issues of importance to the restaurant, hospitality and tourism industry, most notably the importance of retaining the VAT at 9%::To highlight the skills shortage facing the restaurant industry and for policy measures on work permits to be changed. To create a…