Martin Kenny

That the derogation continues::That the transitional arrangements are included in the full scope of the Nitrates Regulations review

Budget - A strong CAP Budget post-2020 is critical for farm incomes, farm output and wider economic activity. The Commission has identified that since the last CAP reform, agricultural prices have fallen substantially and market uncertainty has increased, mainly due to…

That there would be no additional beef imports on the EU market from Brazil and South America::That beef would not be included in any trade deal offer by the EU to the Mercosur trading bloc in light of the uncertainty around Brexit::That there would be recognition by the EU that…

Ensure farmers and rural Ireland are consulted in the development of greenways around the country::That funding being made available to local authorities for greenways must be contingent on the development of a Code of Practice for engaging with landowners.

To provide the latest published figures by An Bord Iascaigh Mhara on the Irish aquaculture sector::To demonstrate the value of the industry, including a regional value breakdown on employment and output::To highlight the importance of aquaculture and to ensure that the sector…

To demonstrate that real solutions and compromise will be required in the Brexit negotiations to safeguard the vital important cross-border agriculture trade::That the trade of thousands of animals and huge volumes of agriculture produce worth €2.2bn that move over and back…

To ensure that environmental sustainability is considered in tandem with economic and social sustainability::To demonstrate that agriculture has an important role to play in tackling climate change, but the need to safeguard food production must be respected.::To demonstrate…

Recognition for 'Celebrate Strawberry Week' by Government::That greater support would be given to the fresh fruit industry, valued at €45m at farm gate, through the Scheme of Investment Aid for the Horticulture Sector

That the full €25m funds allocated for the sheep welfare scheme must be maintained for the sheep sector::That the €5m underspend must be fully protected for the sheep sector and matched by Government to produce a €10m additional fund

That the review would highlight the disfunctionality of the EU's fertiliser market::That the review would demonstrate that Irish and EU farmers have been forced to pay over the odds for mineral fertilisers, which has eroded farmers' incomes and the competitiveness of EU…

That the current averaging system is moved to a total contribution system::That the discrimination that currently exists in the averaging system, would be rectified::That the discrimination would be rectified against farmers who worked in the PAYE system when they were younger,…

To create greater awareness of IFA's ' Let's Talk and Walk' events, which form part the Green Ribbon Campaign, to help address mental health problems::To promote the IFA campaign on addressing mental health issues among farmers

That the €25m increase in ANC payments committed to under the Programme for Grovernment must be paid out to farmers in 2018::That there is recognition of the public good provided by hill farmers in the form of landscape management, biodiversity and environmental improvements…

That an urgent review of the DAFM inspection and appeals procedures is carried out::Acknowledgement by the DAFM that there will be change to the approach that Department and inspections should not create unnecessary level of anxiety and fear among farmers::That the DAFM Handbook…

To ensure the full utilisation of all EU and national funding in the RDP by making the necessary changes to schemes and improving payments in the annual review to the EU Commission::That the Department of Agriculture priorities a significant increase in the allocation for ANCs,…