Michael Lowry

Update on Phase 1 of the development of the Tipperary All-Weather Track Project and local economic impact of the project.

To ensure public officials are aware of the potentially negative impact the Mercosur deal will have on Irish beef farmers livelihoods

Awareness of the importance of the social and economic benefits of the horse racing & breeding industries to the applicable local areas

Awareness of the success of the industry worldwide

Introduction of target supports for young farmers under the Common Agricultural Policy ::Articulate young farmers view on Mercosur and ask for a no vote ::Highlight young farmer issues including Nature Restoration, Carbon farming

1) Provided an update on improvements in HSI horse passporting and registration since 2024. ::2) Highlighted Prof Wall report, horse welfare issues and need for action. ::3) Outlined success of National Breeding Services. ::4) Highlighted high performance programme - successes…

To highlight that restoring the overall competitiveness of the agri-food sector must be a central component of the next Government's term. Ireland's dominance in external agri-food trade relative to our size is a testament to the hard work, dedication and quality of produce from…

To outline the key priorities of ICOS and our member co-operatives to the parties involved in the development of a new Programme for Government.

To get Local Authorities to participate in a pilot scheme as proposed in IFA's Roadside Ash Dieback Removal Scheme

To highlight that there is a specific challenge in maintaining Ireland's Protected Zone status for the bacterial pest Fireblight, bark beetles and all other pests.

To seek a deferral of the splash plate ban for farmers stocked at 100kgN/ha or above which is due to come into effect in early 2025

Aim to secure €100,000 for the Macra Land Mobility Service

To set out ICMSA issues that should be considered as part of the Programme for Government and to secure meaningful measures in the Programme for Government for the agriculture sector.

That the Nitrates Derogation must be retained. There are approximately 7,000 farms in derogation across all farming enterprises in Ireland. While the derogation will have a major direct impact on their incomes, the unseen consequences of losing the derogation in rural Ireland…

To propose that the suckler herd in Ireland which is a key national resource that must be protected through meaningful direct supports.::That all trade deals, most particularly Mercosur, that provide increased access to our key EU market for beef must be rejected.::That…