Charlie McConalogue

To submit the IFA nomination to the Authority Board of Teagasc for the next term.

To propose an enhanced wildlife control programme and a better resourced TB eradication programme to reduce the unacceptable levels of the disease.::To seek the support of Local County Councillors for an enhanced wildlife control programme.

To minimise the impact of the EU veterinary medicine regulations on farmers while ensuring access to competitively priced medicines.

To propose a better Agri-environment scheme for Irish farmers.::Engagement with farmers::- Much improved lines of communications & engagement between key stakeholders (e.g. DAFM, ACRES CP Teams, planners) & farmers is required. There is too much ambiguity and responsibility…

To propose that landowners and IFA must be consulted::- In advance of route selection and the publication of a defined route corridor.::- In protecting the integrity of farm holdings and using all available public lands.::- In ensuring landowners are indemnified against any…

Mandate is seeking support from candidates in relation to their General Election objectives for Donegal i.e. Increase in housing supply, improvements to Letterkenny Hospital, 100% mica redress scheme, improvements in local health services.

Increase awareness of the importance of agtech as an intrinsic part of a sustainable agriculture ecosystem, and identify areas in Budget 2025 which might help enable agtech to fulfill its potential. This includes VAT refund policy for farm investments, optimising operation and…

Improving the visibility among politicians ahead of the General Election of the Irish agtech ecosystem, and increase awareness of its importance to support greater levels of environmental, economic and social sustainability of agriculture.

Lobbying to have sustainable biofuels included in the new Governments Programme for Government

Increase in fishing quotas and funding for fishermen.

To ensure that the manifestoes of the political parties were ambitious for the environment especially Ireland's wild birds and other biodiversity. ::That the Programme for Government would be more ambitious for biodiversity and the environment than some of the manifestoes

Establishment of a Regional Development Strategy for the Screen Industries including amendment of the Section 481 Tax Credit to address regional production.

Increase of Electric Vehicle SEAI purchase and home charging grants back to 2023 levels. Extension of BIK reliefs at 2024 levels for EVS until 2027, before any tapering. VRT on all electric N1 vehicles to be at the Category C VRT rate of €200. Increased Government support for EV…

To raise awareness of Oireachtas members on the urgent need for extra time for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties when sitting State Exams (Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate) as part of the accommodations offered within the RACE (Reasonable Accommodations…

Inform policy, communicate industry considerations, and represent socio economic interests of Coastal Communities , stock sustainability considerations etc at National and EU level - as per a key PO role under the Common Market organisation. ::Focus on the review of the CFP…