Charlie McConalogue

Communicate the Brexit challenge and the mitigation measures required by the Irish agrifood sector

Brexit - that the Backstop remains, unless the UK adjust their 'red lines'. That we have unfettered access to our largest market. To make a very strong case that farmers need support. To outline that while a hard Brexit may be a few moths away, farmers problems are here and now.…

To develop with Minister Richard Bruton how Ireland's carbon efficient agri-food sector can develop, while continuing to address the climate challenge::To demonstrate that addressing the climate challenge is not optional for any one who is serious about the long-term future of…

To secure a comprehensive package of market supports and direct aid for farmers from the EU to cover a hard Brexit and the losses already incurred.::New emergency market distrubance measures under EU Reg. 1308/13, Article 219/221 are required.::For the EU to provide support of…

To highlight that the EU Commission decision to increase the limit on State Aid for farmers from €15000 to €25000 is an important first step in what could be facing farmers in the event of a crash out Brexit, but warned that significantly more funding would be needed in a…

To secure a Brexit support package for all farming sectors including dairying, sheep, pig meat, poultry, tillage, mushrooms, forestry and horticulture.

To deliver a Government and EU Commission compensation beef farmers package::To explain the IFA analysis on the losses occurred, covering the period September 1, 2018 to March 23, 2019.

CAP Budget 2021-2027: the CAP budget be increased to take account of inflation and to compensate farmers for any additional requirements placed upon them as a result of this CAP reform.::Possible rollover of CAP: that should the CAP be rolled over, it is critical that the budget…

Rural transport: roll-out of the Local Link evening service, operating 12 months of the year in each local authority area. Introduction of services such as ridesharing, grocery delivery and taxi transportation network in rural areas, similar to the Uber model.::Rural roads: each…

That the CAP is rolled over, as it is critical that the budget is in place to avoid any linear cuts in direct payments and to fully facilitate a seamless transition for farm schemes under Pillar II such as GLAS, TAMs and ANCs::That the EU Commission position be supported to…

Campaign for responsible dog ownership and control of dogs.::All dogs microchipped and registered on authorised database.::IFA Protocol 10-Point Plan of Action.::Educate and make the public aware in order to encourage a more responsible approach towards owners controlling their…

To secure additional lairage and shipping capacity to allow larger number of calves to be exported through France to their final European destinations.::Engagement with the French authorities to facilitate such increase in capacity.

increase Irish politicans ambition on tackling climate change

The purpose of the briefing and letter was to urge targeted TDs to support a motion put forward by People Before Profit, to allow the Climate Emergency Measures Bill progress to Third Stage - Committee Stage in the Dáil.

Communicate the concerns our beef producer members have in relation to the Irish beef sector