Patrick O'Donovan

To propose that the introduction of a Roadside Ash Tree Removal Fund to support the safe removal of diseased roadside ash trees safely is urgently required.

To highlight that under 2.1.3. of State Aid Guidelines, aid for the prevention and restoration of damage to forests IFA is seeking the inclusion of aid in the form of compensation and annual premium per hectare may be granted to cover the costs of income foregone and…

To propose an appropriate compensation scheme funded independently of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), is required to ensure farmers currently affected by designation are adequately compensated for the farming restrictions placed on them and to account for a loss of…

To propose that funding for the ANCs is increased by at least a further €50m to bring the total budget for the scheme to €300m, with eligible area to be increased to 45ha.

To propose that a multiannual scheme is needed with a minimum of €100/animal payment to support measures that maximise the performance of these animals. Young Bull finishers have the potential to positively impact on the average age of slaughter of all prime cattle and must be…

That current targeted supports committed to the sector extend to €25/ewe but are based on income foregone, cost incurred principles necessary in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Pillar 2 schemes and national exchequer funded schemes. These requirements erode the direct…

To propose that the sector, in conjunction with government and the wider agricultural sector needs to have a discussion now on what is the most feasible way to address an introduce a volatility management mechanism, as any intervention will take a number of years to ‘bed-in' and…

To propose a single national database for all dogs correlating licensing and microchipping and identifying the person responsible for the dog but, at a minimum, alignment of the existing licensing and microchipping records to one central access point.::Full enforcement of…

That an improved funding framework must also include expanding the use of digitalisation and new technologies, reducing bureaucracy in the application process and increasing the motivation of young and female entrepreneurs to start farming.::Strong support for committed young…

That the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must continue to support Producer Organisations (POs) for all sectors.::That the costs, rules, regulations and administrative burden, including reporting and inspections of Producer Organisations (POs), be simplified further to…

To propose a more practical solution to current arrangements is a biannual reporting system that aligns with current on farm practices.::That incentives for pig slurry utilisation, which is key to reducing chemical fertiliser use and promoting sustainability, should be…

That all payments to farmers must be maintained at their current levels where a transitionary period is required.::To extend and fully fund all the current farm schemes (ACRES, ANC, SCEP, SIS, Organics, KT, TAMS, etc.) and reopen these schemes where existing contracts have…

To propose that a stakeholder group is established to build on the findings of the Enterprise Ireland report on re-establishing a native flour industry.::That capital support grants must be provided to support existing flour mills and those in the development pipeline.

To emphasise that the current ability under legislation to undertake prescribed or controlled burning must be maintained without additional restrictions or conditions. Clarification at local level is required to remove any mis-interpretation following the passing of Waste…

To propose that to keep in line with current inflation levels, investment ceilings and reference costs should be revised upwards, and costings updated at least annually.::To propose that additional items should be added, including grant aid for dribble bars, rubber mats,…