Martin Kenny

Support for the the proposed amendments to the Wildlife Act the Bill allow landowners or their agents, for a pilot period of two years, to manage vegetation in hedges and ditches during August.::In the case of the burning of gorse, to enable regrowth of grassing lands, support…

To create awareness of possible shortages of fresh milk from ROI specialist, contracted producers in the face of increasingly difficult economic conditions.::To highlight the changes to the remit and governence provisions of the National Milk Agency to improve its ability to…

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

To seek compensation for a Fodder Scheme for those farmers who are short of feed due to bad weather conditions, for their animals

The terms and conditions of the BDGP would be reviewed and simplified::To secure increased funding for the BDGP

That the hen harrier locally-led scheme benefits farmers::That the project team announced by Minister creed gets to work immediately with farmers so that schemes can be devised that will help to address the restrictions that designations have on their land and the impact these…

That landowners and IFA must be consulted in advance of route selection and publication of a defined route::That all efforts must be made to secure voluntary agreements with landowners. There should be no threat of the compulsory acquisition of land::That the integrity of farm…

Continuation of nitrates derogation::Extension of pig and poultry transitional arrangements::Ending of duplication of water quality monitoring

That the extension of the scope of the CFRAMS (Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management Study) flood analysis work, to cover all rural areas and farmlands::The introduction of targeted payments to support better agronomic practices and alternative breeding…

That Glyphosate would be relicensed by the EU Commission and EU Member States following the independent scientific opinion by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

To ensure that all payments are made on time and in line with the deadlines set down in the Charter of Farmers Rights::That payment delays as a result of Department inspections are not acceptable, particularly where satellite inspections are involved::That farmers are accurately…

That the 11,500 farmers in Donegal must be fully protected::That these farmers retain the full value of their existing payment of €18.5m::That Donegal retains its 100% classified land base.::That the funding for ANCs be restored to their pre-2009 level from the current…

Ensure understanding of Food Drink Ireland's cross-industry policy priorities including: Brexit; economic importance of the food and drink sector; skills and innovation; and cost competitiveness.

Ensure joined up thinking across the local authorities of County Dublin and Greater Dublin Area.::Development of a long-term strategy for the promotion of the region. Recognition of Dublin's vital role as a driver of national economic growth.::Promote city regions as the drivers…

To ensure understanding of the TDs in the North-West region (Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim) on the priorities of business for Ireland's development both economically and socially, particularly in their region.::To ensure understanding of the TDs in the Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim…