Matt Carthy

To get ICSA policies regarding the future CAP included in the national response

To get ICSA policies regarding the future CAP included in the national response

Address the implementation issues arising for business

Ensure awareness of the economic importance of Ireland of the swift ratification of CETA by the Oireachtas, as highlighted in an episode of the Ibec Voices podcast

Understanding of industry perspectives on the implementation of a minimum unit price on alcohol in the Irish market ahead of Northern Ireland

To ensure that targets in the draft Strategy are realistic and achievable::To highlight that some of the targets are very challenging and cannot be achieved without Government funding.::That the Government provides support, investment and practical policy measures to allow…

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…

To establish why are we not seeing greater output in the issusing of felling licences considering the investment by the Department inxtra staff and ecologists ? Does the Department accept that their plan is failing and how do they intend to address this?::Considering the success…

To highlight the gains achieved by the sector in the past ten years but also to highlight that profits at farm level for many remain modest and those farmers are vulnerable to reductions in milk price and /or costs associated with environmental or other restrictions.::To…

To highlight that if we do not align with the provision to allow Suitably Qualified Persons prescribe antiparasitic products in Licensed Merchant stores similar to Northern Ireland, a two-tier supply system will come into effect on the island.

To acknowledge the Rural Development policy announced by the Government and to stress the importance of its implementation.::To highlight that the Government must pursue policies that allow the agri-food sector to grow::To ensure that broadband, roads, transport, banking all…

Veterinary Ireland's response to statements made at the Joint Oireachtas Committee hearing on Tuesday 9th February 2021 regarding medicines regulations.::Veterinary Ireland's call on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to respond to the inaccurate assertions made…

Policy update

Invitation to local politicians to an online event/presentation, organised by our North East Regional Branch about the work of Newbaze. Newbaze Ireland Nutrition Food Co. officially opened its manufacturing facility in Carrickmacross in November 2019. The plant manufactures…

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