John McGuinness

Advocating the economic benefits of HRI & to ensure continued government support for the Irish horseracing industry

To highlight that the farmers in the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES) Co-Operation, based on information to hand, that close on one in four ACRES participants, or c. 14,000 farmers, are still waiting on their advance 2024 ACRES payments, with hundreds having only…

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…

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 participate in the Windblow Taskforce to address the serious consequences of an unprecedented supply of timber to the market.::To highlight to Minister Healy-Rae that there are precedents where Governments in Norway and Germany responded to such national emergencies.…

To emphasise that and enhanced wildlife control programme and a better resourced TB eradication programme is urgently needed to reduce the unacceptable levels of the disease.::To seek the support of members of the Oireachtas for an enhanced Wildlife Control Programme.::That the…

To highlight that the additional measures signed into law as part of the interim review of the fifth Nitrates Action Programme will further add to the challenges and complexity of nutrient management on farms.::To stress that farmers are committed to playing their part to…

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,

To focus on farm income levels and farm viability to encourage the next generation into farming.::To highlight that, unless the next generation can be attracted into farming the sector will face a crisis.::That, unless the trend is reversed, the wider rural economy will go into…

To ask our local politicians what can they do to support young people living in Kilkenny and Rural Ireland (their priorities)::Improved access to healthcare ::Investment on transport in Kilkenny and nationally. ::Retention of the Nitrates Derogation