Politician · TD · 34th Dáil
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To highlight in relation to the proposed implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on imports of Nitrogen Fertiliser from outside of the EU from January 1st 2026 and the associated cost impact for farmers. While we appreciate that CBAM was included in the…
• Dedicated income supports, based on area-based payments, should be retained and distributed, together with a new ‘Farm Activity Support Scheme', only to genuine active farmers engaged in food and agricultural production.::• All genuine active farmers should get at least 70% of…
• Pillar II must be retained within the traditional CAP structure, and used, together with maximum permissible levels of national co-financing to provide vital supports (of lesser number but at increased payment rates to retain overall payment amounts) to farmers in the more…
• With the possibility of increased orientation toward performance-based payments in the next CAP, below are some lessons from the current CAP for consideration::• Simplify performance-based payments. Alleviate the burden of proof/verification required to receive payments by…
To highlight that the one-year delay in implementation of EUDR which was put in place by the European Commission in December 2024 was a sensible step given the significant impact its introduction would have had on primary producers. Since then, IFA has monitored closely the…
That the implementation of the next MFF or CAP must not create more unviable farmers or rural areas; instead, it should focus on supporting sustainable productivity growth, with additional targeted interventions for young farmers, those in vulnerable sectors, and those on…
• Attracting and retaining new entrants to farming remains a fundamental challenge across most Member States, with tackling Generational Renewal among the top priorities of the new Commission. CAP is a pivotal generational renewal mechanism in this regard, but to truly address…
To accept an invitation from the CAP Post 2027 Stakeholder Consultative Committee to take engage with other stakeholders on the Committee on the developments and future direction of the Post 2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).::To accept an invitation to the inaugural meeting…
We are looking to get any proposed EU Transport directive to exclude the thoroughbred breeding side in line with racehorses and elite sports horses. Re Traceability and welfare we are looking to support DAFM to achieve all their goals in this regard particularly in getting the…
Published name "Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association" has no legal form. "IRISH THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 763843) is the only CRO company with that name plus any legal form (Limited, DAC, UC, CLG, PLC or Teoranta). Confirm against the CRO record before relying on it.
To provide key insights into the development of the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the future direction of the overall EU budget, as determined by the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).::To highlight that there are only two parts in play with the CAP Budget the…
To seek the following amendments to articles 13, 14, 16 and 2::To propose that providing exemptions from GAECs should be established not only for organic farmers but also for those farmers involved in other sustainable production methods (e.g. integrated farming) and where…
To highlight that it cannot be underestimated how important the outcome of the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) proposal will be to Irish farmers, particularly for the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) programme and the future of Rural Development in…
To ask Government to be aware of the need to ensure future funding for LEADER at European level
Published name "Local Development Companies Network CLG" equals CRO name "LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANIES NETWORK COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE" (CRO 477861) after normalising legal forms such as Ltd = Limited. No other CRO company has this name. Names can be shared, so compare the address and dates on the CRO record.
To highlight that despite the political desire on behalf of the EU community to foster strong trading relationships with South America, this cannot be done at the cost of the Irish farm family sector, the Irish consumer, or the Irish economy. there are significant issues…
To put forward proposals to Irish MEPs in advance of the potential Agricultural Simplification Package expected in Quarter 2 2025 in the European Parliament.::Beneficiaries of Simplification Measures::That the primary beneficiary of CAP Simplification efforts must be the active…