Darragh O'Brien

To highlight that the proposed Nature Restoration Law, which seeks to restore ecosystems, habitats and species across the EU's land and sea areas, aims to fulfil this commitment but it has been hugely controversial since first proposed by the European Commission in June…

To highlight that the Framework needs to ensure that the definition for additionality does not create an unfair penalty for farmers who had been innovative and forward-thinking enough to adopt beneficial practices in advance of the Framework being introduced. Acknowledgement of…

To highlight that plant disease outbreaks are increasing and farmers are growing increasingly concerned about the risks posed by the importation of plants, wood and wood products into Ireland.::To propose that, with the Plant Health Regulation scheduled for revision as part of…

To highlight that the role and contribution of Irish and European farmers and food production to society is increasingly being de-valued, including amongst our elected representatives.::To highlight that there is a diminished intergenerational connectivity with farming, a lack…

That CAP funding must be increased and used to support farmers, food production and food security.::- The global demand for grain, meat and dairy is increasing. If these are not produced in Ireland they will be produced elsewhere with higher(negative) environmental impact.::That…

To emphasise that farmers need a fair income and Standard of living for current and future generations.::- To increase the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding to better align with increased objectives and possible EU enlargement, or reduce the conditionality requirements on…

To highlight that there are currently 9 countries looking to join the European Union which, if achieved would have a major impact on the EU food market and agricultural policy, this must be managed carefully.::To highlight that EU enlargement could cause a potential financial…

To highlight that it is imperative to support the Parliament and Council to reach a decision on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) to ensure that Ireland is not left on the competitive backfoot in terms of crop production relative to other international producers who have…

To highlight that the EU guidelines for State Aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas (2022/C 485/01) prevent Member States from providing compensation and annual premium per hectare on forests that need to be restored as a result of damage from plant…

That farmers must be recognised for the environmental actions that they have already taken.::That there must be fair measurement of emissions that recognises that methane is a short-lived gas.::That farmers must get credit for carbon which they are sequestering on their…

To highlight that a strongly funded Rural Development Programme (RDP) under Pillar II is vital for rural areas. Funding must be made up from a high EU contribution combined with significant national co-financing.::To propose targeted sectoral support sucklers (€300/cow), sheep…

That the EU Parliament must focus on reducing poorly thought-out regulations, including Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) conditionality such as Good Agricultural and Environment Condition2 (GAEC2) on peatlands. Over regulation is causing frustration and anger amongst farmers. It…

To highlight that 'Forgotten Farmers' are a combination of farmers who lost out following the removal of young farmer supports in 2008 due to cuts in public expenditure by the Government following the last recession. These farmers were then unable to qualify for the supports…

Raise awareness of need for progressive alcohol policy at EU level, particularly around the labelling of alcohol products.

Seeking support for ICTU Manifesto to support workers' rights during the next term of European Parliament.