Micheál Martin

• Rural Fibre Network A fibre network that meets the speeds and data usage of today's and future requirements, and demonstrates results to provide consistent high speeds and throughput at peak times.::• Affordable Fibre Product Affordable broadband product offerings for all…

• The LCDC/ Leader process must be reviewed to improve uptake of funds and ensure that vital EU Leader funds support farmers, rural dwellers and communities.

• The Government must support the removal of used waste tyres from farms, by providing part funding for the collection and recycling of waste tyres in the remaining counties.

• Litter legislation, which currently places the legal responsibility on farmers and homeowners to clean up the reckless dumping of others, must be amended.::• An Garda Siochána and the Data Protection Commissioner must resolve existing issues, which prevent data-sharing, where…

To oppose the position of Fianna Fail on convergence::To point out that it will cost farmers money with reductions in their direct payments::That farmers, particularily in County Wexford, who have relatively high per hectare entitlements, but may not have a high number of…

The re-election of Senator Ian Marshall to Seanad Eireann

To brief Micheál Martin on the challenges facing the food production sector globally; related EU developments and the opportunities and implications for both Ireland and Irish farmers.

To inform those parties and independent groupings that may be involved in government formation talks of the key policy matters that must be addressed from an agriculture perspective.

To secure supports for partnerships and other forms of collaborative farming within families::To secure finanical supports from the CAP for older farmers who are financial insecure::The continuation of all existing agri taxation reliefs to support the orderly transfer of…

The removal of the five-year rule for young farmers measures::The introduction of legislation and a regulator to protect the primary producer in the food supply chain::The introduction of a results based environmental schemes open to all farms which pays for carbon reduction…

To secure the access for farmers to free independent wellbeing & safety assessments::To secure the development and establishment of a framework to record and accredit upskilling and continuous professional training

To ensure the continuation of long term leasing reliefs::To secure state aid ceilings specifically for young farmers are raised

All parties to be aware of animal welfare issues in Ireland in advance of GE2020

To seek a change in public policy towards a more supportive environment for young beef farmers entering the sector::Seeking commitments to increase the CAP Budget to meet challenges of generational renewal, climate change, and market volitility

Highlighting ICMSA member concerns to Oireachtas members at the National Ploughing Championships.