Helen McEntee

request a meeting to discuss Brexit issues facing FTAI members and transport logistics sector

Seeking an increase in the EU Budget from 1% to 1.2% of GNI (Gross National Income) to provide for an increase in the CAP Budget::CAP 2020 must increase farm incomes and close the gap with other sectors in society::This is to reflect the recovery and growth in the European…

To ensure compliance with welfare legislation and phasing out routine tail-docking.::Tail docking of pigs - To assist in Ireland becoming compliant with Animal welfare legislation::EU Banning of Zinc as a feed supplement for pigs - to maintain the use of zinc as a feed…

Seeking an increase in the EU Budget from 1% to 1.2% of GNI (Gross National Income) to provide for an increase in the CAP Budget::CAP 2020 must increase farm incomes and close the gap with other sectors in society::This is to reflect the recovery and growth in the European…

That the EU's strategic objective must be to maximisation of the future value of the EU farming and food sector::That the 'optimum outcome' for Irish Farming and the agri-food sector is that the UK would remain within the Single Market and the Customs Union::If this outcome is…

To ensure that farmers concerns and the importance of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is a key priority in this debate and consultation

That the concerns of farmers and the agri-food sector are given priority in the Article 50 negotiations on the UK's withdrawal from the EU.::To ensure that the concerns of the farming and food industry are taken on board as the negotiations enter Phase Two

To secure a strong CAP budget post 2020. This is critical for farm incomes, farm output and wider economic activity.::To ensure that there is no reduction in the CAP budget arising from the UK exit::To ensure that options for addressing a shortfall in the CAP budget must…

That Member State Contributions to the EU Budget be increased to allow for an increase in the CAP Budget::As a result of Brexit, there will be a shortfall in the EU Budget. Any shortfall must be made up in full by Member States. We cannot have a situation where members who…

Consideration of amendments to the labeling and structural separation aspects of the legislation

Intervention with Irish Perm Rep Trade team in Brussels to oppose inclusion of spirits in the EU retaliation list

To ensure an understanding of the Irish spirits industry perspective on the potential threat of an EU-US trade war

Inform on business priorities in relation to the future of Europe debate:::Secure commitment for continued support for the digital single market and digitalisation which will create opportunities for citizens across Europe::Communicate the business position that EU member states…

Endorsement of the six major priorities of the Irish business community in the debate on the future direction of EU policy-making, post-brexit::Support among political and policy stakeholders locally, nationally and at EU level for further action to complete the single market -…

Increased awareness of business concerns in relation to EU proposals for a digital tax and a common consolidated corporate tax base