Malcolm Noonan

To propose that a National Biomethane Strategy should be developed that allows full farm participation in Anaerobic Digestion (AD) and the confidence to invest in Anaerobic Digestion (AD).::That full reflection of the emissions savings realised from the production of biomethane…

To highlight how economic burdens and bureaucracy are strangling farmers across Ireland and the EU. Farmers need a period of predictability and stability in the years ahead. It is imperative to ensure that new EU strategies and legislative projects are based on science and high…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

A strong Nature Restoration Law is passed

Support and Ambitious Agreement Nature Restoration Law::Strongly defend the Council's position on Art 4 and 5: ● Ensure that terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine habitats are covered by quantified, time-bound and enforceable restoration targets both within and outside…

To support the asks of the European Environmental Bureau as per https://eeb.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EEBs-input-to-the-EU-Environment-Council-Meeting-Luxembourg-16-October-2023.pdf

A strong Nature Restoration Law is passed

To get substantial amendments to the EU proposed law in terms of removing certain articles, ensuring that no farmer owned land would be compulsorily re-wetted and that any measures carried out by farmers would reflect the permanent nature of change to that land holding and…