Martin Kenny

That MEPs support Paolo De Castro's Report at the European Parliament Plenary Session so that the proposed Directive can proceed to the trilogue phase.

To welcome the decision of the European Parliament (EP) Budget Committee to back an increase in the next CAP Budget to maintain the real value of payments::That the support of the European Parliament Budget Committee to maintain existing funding but also to provide for…

That the agreement between the EU27 and the UK, which was endorsed at a special European Council meeting in Brussels on 25 November, is critically important for the orderly withdrawal of the UK from the EU on 29th March 2019.::To highlight the strong statements by the Presidents…

To highlight that there is massive concern among all farmers and especially livestock farmers about prices and exports to our most important export market in the UK.::To highlight that Government needs to come forward with a comprehensive programme of supports that will address…

To highlight IFA's campaign both at home with Governments and in Europe, for a rebalancing of power in the food supply chain, to deliver a viable price for farmers, and a return on their work and investment.::To demonstrate that across Member States, there is recurring evidence…

That the Irish Government insist that the CAP Budget for Ireland is increased to cover the cost of inflation and to pay for any additional requirements placed on farmers.::That under the current EU Commission proposal, the EU Budget shortfall due to Brexit has been made up, but…

To point out that many in the UK have cite the Norway/Sweden border as an example of a border which causes minimum disruption to trade. However, the logistical challenges for trade that arise from the border between Sweden and Norway despite the fact that the arrangement has…

That the proposal by the EU Commission to increase the de minimis agricultural aid ceiling to €25,000 from €15,000 is supported by Government::To highlight that this increase would allow the government flexibility to respond quickly to provide support to farmers when…

Seeking an increase in the EU Budget from 1% to 1.2% of GNI (Gross National Income) to provide for an increase in the CAP Budget::CAP 2020 must increase farm incomes and close the gap with other sectors in society::This is to reflect the recovery and growth in the European…

To communicate industry concerns about the impact of Brexit on the alcohol sector

To outline the importance of the Ireland-UK agri-food trading relationship::To demonstrate the existing structure of the UK agri-food market::To provide some key information on the importance of the UK market in sectors of strategic importance for Irish farming and food - Beef,…

To ensure Glyphosate is relicensed as a herbicide for use in agricultural, horticultural and amenity crop production::That the decision to be taken by the EU Commission is based on science and not on politics

To make the case for continued strong EU funding of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post 2020

Ireland and Europe are struggling to make climate progress in transport. Support for safe effective low carbon tillage crop biofuels in transport, and accompanying standards, is needed to assure significant progress can be made. Ireland faces a major challenge in reducing the…

To ensure that the competitiveness of Irish agri-food exports is not threatened by any further depreciation of Sterling during the Brexit negotiations, which would potentially undermine the viability of primary producers, processors and exporters.::To secure direct support for…