Malcolm Noonan

Commitment need in Budget 2023 to provide funding for UBI Pilot outlined in the Programme for Government - Our Shared Future

Target of increased geographic coverage of the existing 4G network to address black spots – licensing fee decrease for increased bandwidth allowance for mobile phone companies::A commitment is needed for a minimum of 90% population coverage for 5G

Provision of farm succession scheme that benefits young farmers::New environmental scheme open to all farmers who complete the basic requirements

To highlight that economic and social activity is absolutely critical to the ongoing management of our hills, and grazing by cattle and sheep is essential to ensure this is maintained.::To highlight that in areas where farmers are already struggling, any suggestion of reducing…

To secure the compensation promised for the farmers affected by the Landslide in June 2020

Outlining our concerns regarding the NAP, and seeking to brief

Advocacy to secure a national Common Agriculture Policy Strategic Plan that supports farmers to reverse farmland bird declines, addresses agricultural pollution of rivers and lakes, and greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture::Advocacy to secure a robust breeding wader scheme…

To highlight sheep kills reported throughout the country over the Christmas period and that the Government and the various state agencies with responsibility in this area continue to sit on their hands on the matter.::To highlight that IFA has met with Ministers Charlie…

To highlight that this crisis is unprecedented and nothing less than everyone's genuine intervention is needed. IFA is proposing to the Government to::• To facilitate Veterinary Inspectors supervising Saturday production.::• All pig processors to maximise their processing…

To highlight that The Action Plan from the Peat Working Group announced by Minister of State Malcolm Noonan does not stress the urgency of the situation and it's not workable. From an initial review, it appears that the recommendations set out in the final report are contrary to…

To highlight that the horticulture sector is under immense pressure from labour shortages; Covid-19 disruptions; peat shortages; the sustainability agenda; the lack of pricing power; and sharply increasing input costs.::It is recommended that a number of policy options need to…

To invite the IFA President to attend the launch of the European Union funded Waters of Life Integrated Project.

To extend the controlled burning period from the end of February to the end of March. By allowing an extension, it will help farmers keep land eligible for various CAP schemes and reduce uncontrolled wildfires in later months.

To secure additional funding for designated areas to support loss of earnings and devaluation of land as a result of designation status::To influence policy surrounding the designation of new areas

To highlight that the existing payment arrangements and the proposals in the CAP Strategic Plan for designated land are inadequate as they don't address the fundamental issue of loss of income and the devaluation of land values.::To highlight that IFA is calling for the…