Paul Daly

To put on the record IFA's concerned over the potential reduction in the CAP budget post Brexit::To point out that as a net contributor to the EU budget, the UK exit from the EU creates uncertainty in the size of the CAP budget post 2020. The EU Commission has proposed a…

To restate that IFA's policy position remains that the optimum outcome of the Brexit negotiations would be for the UK to remain within the Single Market and the Customs Union.::To put it on the record that IFA is gravely concerned that the policy of the current UK Government is…

That the logjam in issusing forestry licences would be addressed by the Minister of State::To highlighted the logjam, particulary for felling licences is having a serious impact on farmers' ability to manage their forests properly::To point out that the new Interim Standard for…

That the Department of Agriculture ensures that farmers have a facility to dispose of their fallen animals::To highlight that farmers can no longer be left exposed to the impact of the dispute between knackeries and the Department of Agriculture

To highlight that strong action is required from the Government through domestic and EU supports, aling with higher prices from the factories to secure thsi very important farm enterprise into the future::To point out that the Teagasc National Farm Survey shows that incomes on…

That the European Commission's Green Deal recognises that agriculture is a commercial activity which delivers jobs, food, fuel, energy and environmental services for all European citizens.::To highlight that a shrinking Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget can no longer be…

To demonstrate that the RESS will exclude the meaningful participation of farm scale projects in renewable electricity generation.::To highlight that it's clear from Government actions to date that they are only interested in supporting mega wind projects which for the most part…

To get an early conclusion to the ANC appeals review process, which has been on-going for the last nine months::To point out that it is important that all areas are considered in detail, but the deadline of December should apply to conclude the work

That the difficulties that farmers were facing in complying with greening regulations due to adverse weather would be recognised::To recognise the decision by the Minsiter for Agriculture to seek a derogation from the EU Commission on the three-crop rule

To recognise the approval of 14 additional beef plants to export to China::To ensure that cattle eligibility for China doesnt become an issue and that the Minister for Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture refocus on the veterinary certificate and the eligibility…

That there is an immediate import ban on any pork products from countries affected by ASF.::That the Department of Agriculture would increase checks on any imported meat products into the country and increase vigilance and awareness of the potential threat of introdcing ASF into…

That farmers can no longer be blamed for the climate inaction of others.::To highlight that lazy analysis points to the largest proportion of climate emissions coming from agriculture. There's no science here, it simply reflects the importance of the agri-food sector to the…

Profiling of our Pre-Budget submission in face to face environment with TDs and Senators from around country

That the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action invite in two financial analysts on the energy transition to the Committee to outline key issues of importance to understanding the financial risks associated with delaying a low carbon transition

The Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association was lobbying on our budget submission which was seeking to get tax incentives for breeders in Budget 2020