Paul Lawless

The passing into law of the Veterinary Practice (Amendment) Bill 2021.

To raise NSPCA concerns about Equine ID & Traceability

To call on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to quickly reverse the proposed changes to Eco-scheme calculations.::To highlight how farmers have invested and bought in hugely to the voluntary Eco-schemes and into the Space for Nature option, in particular where…

To invite local TDs and Councillors to a meeting to discuss the dispute between the IFA, and Bord Bia.

To ask for an emergency Board meeting of the Bord Bia Board of Directores to be convened to discuss the issue of the Chair of Bord Bia's company Dawn Farm Foods importing Brazilian Beef.::To demonstrate extreme concern about this issue and the impact it will have on the…

To acknowledge that the Government has an ambitious target to increase the national forest cover from 11.6% to 18% by the end of 2050. IFA wants farmers to see forestry as a viable option for their farm or parts of the farm.::To also acknowledge the efforts The Department of…

To highlight that the proposal by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to retrospectively restrict the sale of cows in herds that have been locked up prior to the launch of the Bovine TB Action Plan is unfair on impacted farmers.::To firmly oppose the…

To emphasise that commitments made by the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine last week on multi-annual funding for future tillage schemes must be honoured throughout the lifetime of this Government.::To highlight that IFA strongly believes that €65m per annum is…

To call for an immediate increase in compensation for BVD persistently infected(PI) calves as the current levels no longer reflect the reality of the cattle market and are leaving farmers significantly out of pocket.::To highlight that uncovering a PI animal creates significant…

To call on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) to change how organic nutrient import capacity is calculated to provide greater certainty for farmers and advisers and encourage the use of organic manures.::To propose that the calculation on how much…

To welcome the practical changes made by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine for the sourcing of BTV 3 vaccine for farmers and vets.::To highlight that the adjustments are a practical response to concerns raised by IFA about unnecessary administration that would…

Inform members of the Oireachtas committee on Agriculture and Food and seek their input on the development of HSI's new strategic plan.

Awareness of the success of the industry worldwide

Introduction of new measures for young farmers in CAP post 2027::Outline challenge's faced by young farmers ::Present solutions for Generational Renewal in farming

Support to secure a meeting the Young Sheep Farmer Forum members and the Agriculture Committee