Pádraig Mac Lochlainn

Seeking an amendment and/or clarification in relation to the five year validity period for gift vouchers proposed in the Consumer Protection (Gift Voucher) Bill 2018

Engage with civil society organisations and politicians to reflect on implementation of legislation 2 years on::Continued political and public awareness and support of the legislation

To provide an update on IFA's position on Brexit, Contingency Planning and the UK White Paper::- that IFA shares the Government's approach in the negotiations which is aimed at ensuring that the post-Brexit environment for the farming and food sectors remains the status quo.…

That this IFA commissioned report would highlight the need for support from Government for the suckler cow. The key finds in the report are as follows::The beef sector in Ireland is very significant, accounting for over one-third of all agricultural output and over 20% of total…

To ensure the introduction of a Low Cost Loan Scheme in Budget 2019::To help address the fodder deficit

To make it known that IFA would oppose this forced sale as the family is willing to implement a credible solution.::To highlight that vulture funds have no understanding of the family farm and that they are focused only on getting their money. It is not acceptable for vulture…

To highlight that Irish farmers’ interests lie in maintaining full access and frictionless trade both North/South and East/West between Ireland and Britain, while retaining the full value of the UK market::To highlight that on the Withdrawal Agreement - with up to 90% agreed,…

That the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Minister for State at that Department would support the position of Government Minister Ciaran Cannon that greenways should be developed in consultation with communities and without dividing farm holdings.::To establish…

To give IFA's reaction to Budget 2019::That the Budget was some acknowledgment of the income difficulties in agriculture, but the upcoming major issues of Brexit and CAP will require much more Government commitment and support for farming.::That the funding of €20m through a…

That MEPs support Paolo De Castro's Report at the European Parliament Plenary Session so that the proposed Directive can proceed to the trilogue phase.

To welcome the decision of the European Parliament (EP) Budget Committee to back an increase in the next CAP Budget to maintain the real value of payments::That the support of the European Parliament Budget Committee to maintain existing funding but also to provide for…

To highlight what the UK's decision to leave the EU will mean to the Irish farming and agri-food sector and the vulnerability on key production sectors.::To outline the importance of the Ireland-UK agri-food trading relationship, especially for Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Pigmeat and…

That the agreement between the EU27 and the UK, which was endorsed at a special European Council meeting in Brussels on 25 November, is critically important for the orderly withdrawal of the UK from the EU on 29th March 2019.::To highlight the strong statements by the Presidents…

To highlight that there is massive concern among all farmers and especially livestock farmers about prices and exports to our most important export market in the UK.::To highlight that Government needs to come forward with a comprehensive programme of supports that will address…

To welcome the roll-out of GLAS payments to 33,000 participants in the scheme::That the Minister address outstanding issues related to 2016 and 2017 GLAS payments as well as ensuring that the final 15% is paid as soon as possible