Paschal Donohoe

Establishment of a Taskforce to develop a vision and strategy to support and strengthen the growth of family businesses in Ireland and to encourage them remaining in family ownership.

Consideration of PLS submission at Committee::Consideration of pre-Budget 2018 submission ahead of Budget::participate in Bring Your Dog to Work Day

That the Government will tackle low farm incomes taking on board the following ten priorities:::Putting Agri-Food Issues Top of the EU’s Brexit Agenda Brexit is the most signifi cant threat facing our farming and food sector in the history of the State. The Government must…

Capital Allowances (tax breaks) for Veterinary Practice Premises, not only for the benefit of Veterinary Ireland members’ veterinary practices, but also of Ireland’s important Agri-Food Industry, and for animal health, animal welfare and public health in the State.::Support of…

To establish the State of play on the Review at EU level::To secure the Commitment in the Programme for Government of additional €25m in Budget 2018::To establish the plan for full restoration of €50m cut in Budget 2018

To ensure a prosperous future for young farmers and rural youth through amendments to the Irish taxation system in Budget 2018

The Government to appropriate funds to support young farmer issues in the upcoming budget

The Government to appropriate funds to support young farmer issues in the upcoming budget

Easier access to finance for young farmers

Indication of support for ban on wild animal circuses

support for the bloodstock industry and its role in the rural economy, the need for a sustainable funding mechanism for the Horse & Greyhound Fund, support for the Curragh Racecourse development as critical to the breeding and racing sectors

Agri-Environment Schemes - GLAS - that funding of €250m is allocated for agri-environment schemes in Budget 2017, with full payments for all GLAS, AEOS and oranic scheme participants::Areas of Natural Constraints - that funding is increased by €25m in Budget 2017, to €225m, This…

An end to The use of Cypermethrin in Forestry

Set out the key demands of ICMSA members in the upcoming General Election

Improving Farm Profitability. Measures for sustainable and profitable growth of farming must be at the core of public policy for our agriculture sector.::Sufficient funding for farm schemes to deliver annual expenditure of €580m (national and EU) under the RDP. This includes…