Christopher O'Sullivan

To propose that the VAT rate on vaccines and other critical on-farm medicines, where VAT is currently charged, must be reduced to the 0% rate.

BVD::To propose that the Department of Agriculture must fully cover the cost associated with BVD testing. This is estimated at €7.5 million annually.::Johnes::To propose that, with the lack of committed resources in 2025 which meant that farmers did not have a Johnes control…

To propose that the entire fallen animal disposal system must be reviewed, the most efficient system that guarantees the collection of fallen animals from all farmers in the country at competitive rates must be provided. DAFM must subsidise the cost of collection if necessary to…

To propose that the baling assistance payment be maintained to help alleviate the cost of straw for sectors reliant on its use, including mushroom composter, carrot growers (for overwintering) and livestock farmers.

Knowledge Transfer (KT)::To propose adequate funding for the inclusion of pig and poultry sectors in the KT Programme. While the programme has delivered clear benefits across other farming sectors through peer learning, expert guidance, and structured farm planning, pig and…

To propose that availability of reduced cost finance such as SBCI lending is continued. It must be ensured that such funding is available to all farmers to enable them to make their businesses more sustainable from both an environmental and/or a financial perspective.::To…

Ireland should seek a derogation under the VAT Directive to allow for the donation of unsold goods at a zero rate of VAT to be included in election manifestos

T.D.'s and Senators to have a copy of the NTMABS research report 'Financial Unwellness' and to have it's findings considered as part of the Financial Literacy Strategy currently being prepared.

That Government would use the leverage it has with incumbent insurers to deliver Reductions in liability premiums and Increased risk appetite and accelerate efforts to attract more liability underwriters into the Irish market.

Measures to combat inflation to be urgently addressed; measures put in place to attract and retain skilled employees; amendment of Civil Liabilities Act to allow net contribution clauses in contracts; increase the gross capital expenditure allocation for the Dept CCAE budget and…

Lobbying aimed to encourage the Government to exempt charities from advertising provisions that were set out in the new proposed legislation.

To request a change to the present VAT 71 policy and allow for an extension of the policy to apply to private operators for EV uptake

Farm Schemes -::To propose a tax credit for new and existing individuals practising as independent agronomists.::To propose that funding should be provided to enable young tillage farmers under 40 to upskill and undertake courses in agronomy and integrated pest management.::To…

• The allocation to the Irish farming sector from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) needs to reflect the importance of the UK market to Irish primary producers and to protect them against the disproportionate impact of Brexit on Irish agrifood exports. Farmers, as price…

To highlight the following priorities for Budget 2024::Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR).::- A fair share of the €1bn Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) must be ringfenced for farmers.::- Potential displacement in the UK market in 2024 of €300m of beef and €75m of sheep meat due to…