Matt Carthy

To highlight that the Cabinet decision to amend the Agricultural Appeals Act must deliver efficiency in the forestry appeals system that makes it fit for purpose::To ensure that farmers have confidence in the system and that their appeals will be heard within a defined timeframe…

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 highlight that the newly introduced Reconstitution and Underplanting Scheme (Ash Dieback) does not adequately support forest owners for the financial losses incurred and must be redesigned to support owners to reconstitute all infected plantations and remove the replanting…

To expand Stamp Duty Relief to include all land transfers in registered Succession Farm Partnerships up to the age of 40.::Extend the maximum age to avail of Stamp Duty relief on the purchase of land to all young trained farmers up to the age of 40.::Extend the tax relief on the…

To develop a National Rural Network for Ireland

Seek VAT exemption within EU VAT Directive on safety equipment across all agricultural sectors::VAT exemption on sexed semen for all farmers::VAT exemption on non-oral livestock medicines (non-antibiotic). farm disinfectants and hygiene products::VAT exemption on faecal egg lab…

New environmental scheme open to all farmers who complete the basic requirements::Fast track system of applying for TAMS scheme for young farmers and farmers participating in the voluntary ASSAP program::Fund a programme offering free advice and guidance to farmers

Discuss and promote the importance of the Forestry and Timber Products sector on the rural economy, climate change, biodiversity and outdoor recreation.

Secure funding for THEA institutions and higher education in Budget 2021

To highlight the impact of visiting restrictions on nursing home residents and their families and to get clarity on progress made in relation to the implementation of the recommendations that were set out in in the Nursing Home Expert Panel report.

To highlight the publication of a new discussion document on the impact that the pandemic has had on the current system of care for older people.

To present and generate awareness of Liquid Gas Ireland and the sector’s Vision 2040 which sets out how LPG and BioLPG can contribute to Ireland’s ‘Green New Deal’, including the ambitious goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050, and to the Government’s Clean Air Strategy.…

Advancement and implementation of public health alcohol policy measures

To include workers voices in the Agri-Food Strategy 2030 and Beef Taskforce::To make reforms that prevent bullying and discrimination::To review production levels and wider safety concerns of workers in meat processing factories::Introduction of mobility for all employment…