Danny Healy-Rae

To acknowledge the Ministers announcement of the opening of the second tranche ‘Open Call for Proposals for Forestry Skills Training'.

To urge the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to address farmer concerns and move quickly to clarify the scope of GAEC-2 appeals.::That details of the GAEC-2 appeals process seem to infer that appeals are restricted to those who plan new drainage works in 2025,…

INHFA outlined the need for better dog control in Ireland and highlighted the rising number of dog attacks.

To inform the Committee of the challenges faced by cattle and sheep farmers due to dog attacks, advocate for improved dog control measures, and encourage legislative or regulatory changes to enhance protection for livestock and farm families.

To set out ICMSA's position in relation dog worrying and the need for more enforcement.

To highlight that sheep farmers are affected by the irresponsible behaviour of some dog owners more than any other sector.::To recognise that Comhairle na Tuaithe and its stakeholders (such as Leave no Trace and others) a lot of time and resources is being put into championing…

To highlight that farming is more than an occupation in Ireland. It is a way of life that shapes our rural communities, our economy, and our national identity. But behind pride, tradition, and hard work, there is a growing and pressing concern the mental health and wellbeing of…

To invite Minister of State for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine to address the IFA Kerry AGM.::To seek details on the response of the Department of Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine to the damage caused by Storm Eowyn.::To discuss the difficulties being…

To highlight concerns surrounding the implementation of GAEC2

To discuss with the Minister implementation of outstanding CAP Conditionality GAEC-2 Standard from January 1st 2025. To discuss further and tease out concerns with the Minister before he ultimately makes a decision how best to proceed.::That a position from the Minister is…

To oppose the introduction of any mandatory restrictions on peat soils. The Ministers must defer any implementation of Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC -2) in 2025 and ensure that the upcoming EU Simplification Package no longer makes GAEC-2 a condition of…

That the Government must redouble its efforts to lobby for the retention of the Derogation, honour its commitments on nutrient storage, and continue to focus on improving water quality from all sources.

That the Minister must meet with IFA to agree on and implement a consistent and adequately resourced TB scheme, including dealing with infected wildlife, in all counties

To highlight that there is a specific challenge in maintaining Ireland's Protected Zone status for the bacterial pest Fireblight, bark beetles and all other pests.

That the Minister for Agriculture should immediately pay all ACRES participants who have not received payment with an upfront payment from national funds to be rebalanced later,