Matt Carthy

To highlight that proposals made by Prof. John Fitzgerald to reduce suckler cow numbers were short-sighted and failed to take account of the economic and social contribution made by sucklers.::That the Government must recognise Ireland's position as a world leader in sustainable…

To highlight that the single biggest issue that has been avoided by the Department of Housing and Local Government (HLGH) in the consultation paper is the financial vulnerability of many farms.::To highlight that the Department of Agriculture's (DAFM) lack of communication with…

That as many TDs as possible would support the passage of the Bill through this second stage

Urgent passage of legislation

To highlight the concerns with regards to the proposed restrictions on lead ammunition over wetlands::Proposal is disproportionate and discriminatory toward farmers.::IFA is opposed to the new regulation as it will place excessive restrictions on farmers carrying out their…

To highlight that while meeting the climate targets will be a challenge, farmers are ready to play their part::To highlight the frustration for farmers is that they are getting no credit for the carbon they are sequestrating on their farms. The net carbon position on farms must…

To highlight that farmers are committed to reducing emissions::That the focus would be on supporting farmers to adopt specific mitigation measures and technologies to imporve productivity and efficiency on farms. This will achieve emissions reduction.::That Government policy…

That it was correct that the EU would set up an expert group in the first half of 2021 to analyse the life cycle of methane emissions::To highlight that the science was evolving. Research by Oxford University led by Myles Allen has demonstrated how the current methodology used…

That IFA rejects any proposal to have EPA licening of dairy farms::That any such move would be over the top and disproportionate::To highlight that dairy farmers are already heavily regulated with cross-compliance and the nitrates derogation. Farmers are also participating in…

To discuss the EU Green Deal proposals and the issues and challenges for farmers on the following proposals::Reducing the use of chemical pesticides by 50% by 2030::Reducing nutrient losses by 50% and the use of fertilisers by 20% by 2030.::Reducing the sales of antimicrobials…

To highlight that the collaborative efforts in the ASSAP Interim Report of 19th June to engage with farmers and the wider community to improve water bodies is encouraging::To highlight that the fact that farmer engagement within the programme has reached 96% is evidence of…

To put forward key isues on the proposed climate law in the role of agriculture and forestry::To stress the important role that agriculture plays in providing multiple societal benefits, including food security and carbon sequestration.::To highlight the need for further…

That the Programme for Govenment 'Our Shared Future' facilitates farmers to be part of the climate solution::That the Government supports farming and brings forward climate action measures that are practical, achievable and properly rewarded::That any Climate Change Bill will…

In order for the Agriculture Sector to achieve the target of 10-15%:::- Teagasc must fully cost the most cost effective measure in their 2030 climate roadmap, which will deliver emissions reductions and cost savings::- a budget based on these costings, from non-CAP resources…

That any Programme for Government confronts the climate crisis with the same determination as efforts to tackle Covid-19, puts people fairer and faster climate action, including at least 8% annual reductions in emissions over the lifetime of the Government and passing the new…