Jennifer Whitmore

Seeking to clarify likely start date for and submit Congress briefing paper on Private Wires Bill

To discuss the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy, the need to strengthen Ireland’s waste sorting and recycling infrastructure, the Programme for Government commitment to invest in advanced sorting technology across Ireland’s Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) network, and…

To influence the final Development Plan so that additional land is allocated to open space/amenity parkland.

Aquaculture & Water Quality::To stress that it is important that public discussion around aquaculture and water quality is grounded in evidence. There is often an assumption that aquaculture is primarily a pressure on marine water quality. However, that narrative is incomplete…

IFA Propose::• IFA supports the Programme for Government commitment to reviewing the thresholds for CAT. As land values have increased, IFA supports the increase of the Category A threshold (parent and child) from the current rate of €400,000 to €500,000.::• Due to changing…

To meet with local farmers and discuss the impact the drought has had on their farms.::To attend a meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine and other farm organisations to discuss the ongoing impact of the current drought on farms.::To emphasise that IFA…

To inform public representatives of our Pre Budget Submission with a view to securing meetings later in the year year with them.

Attendance at event

Attendance at St Joseph's Centre Shankill to demonstrate the success of volunteer impact project.

A strong and ambitious national nature restoration that will be funded properly::Raise awareness of the launch of the BirdWatch Ireland restoration plan for threatened bird species

IFA propose the introduction of an agricultural Rainy Day Fund, which allows farmers across all sectors to put aside a small percentage of their gross receipts, whether in their coop, a specially assigned bank account, or a State Farm Volatility Fund.::IFA propose the deferred…

To highlight that despite consistently delivering a wide range of the highest quality food ingredients globally, most farmers struggle to obtain a positive market return for their endeavours.::IFA propose that targeted sectoral support sucklers (€300/cow), sheep (€35/ewe),…

To highlight that the ANC payment is the first direct payment typically received by farmers annually, and represents an integral revenue stream, particularly for the more vulnerable farm sectors. It offers support to farmers who face significant hardship from factors such as…

To highlight that farmers are fully committed to the enhancement of the environment along with maintaining the economic vibrancy and amenity value of the countryside and rural Ireland. This is demonstrated by the phenomenal uptake and actions taken by farmers in the beleaguered…

To highlight that TAMS has contributed to the upgrading and modernisation of Irish farms, as well as the purchase of new / innovative equipment / technology for many years now, helping improve on-farm efficiencies.::IFA Propose::• Provide at least €100m in funding for TAMS in…