Robbie Gallagher

To propose that implementation of the Nature Restoration Plan should not be implemwnted until a full impact assessment has been completed, and sufficient long-term funding (independent of CAP) secured.::That Nature Restoration Plans should be conducted with the highest level of…

To emphasise that the government cannot allow IED, or similar, to overregulate farms out of business. Farmers are not industrial installations. At the earliest opportunity they must seek to get family farm operations removed from IED. In the interim, the most simple,…

To emphasise that EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) cannot impose additional bureaucracy on Irish livestock farmers. Following the delayed implementation of the regulation by one year, the legislation should be further amended to allow for a zero-risk category for deforestation…

To emphasise that EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) cannot result in unnecessary additional bureaucracy on Irish livestock farmers. Following the delayed implementation of the regulation by one year, the legislation should be further amended to allow for a zero-risk category…

To propose that, in consultation with key stakeholders, a Local Authorities Farm Inspection Protocol should be agreed with IFA to better ensure farmers, and Local Authority staff, are treated fairly, with respect, dignity, professionalism and efficiency at all times.

To propose that the Government should lead by example, championing local, sustainable agriculture as a cornerstone of the Green Procurement Strategy.

Oxfam Ireland intended to highlight the negative consequences of the proposed Pact on Migration and Asylum and to urge the MEPs to vote no to the pact in the European Parliament, Seantors and TDs to reject it at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Hearing and the Minister for…

To communicate to the Irish Government, the vast number of issues and the frustration of farmers on the ground due a number of key issues, including::- The EU Green Deal/Farm to Fork policies and their impact on farm productivity/cost of production;::- The transformation of CAP…

To seek a meeting with the members of the political parties on the implications of the mid-term review of the Nitrates Action programme agreed with the European Commission.::1. The IFA insist that the Minister must revisit this with the European Commission as this would mean…

Secure urgent action to address implementation challenges for MDR to ensure that the regulation works as intended in the EU

urge Government to defer tabling any such motion until the Oireachtas has an opportunity to have a full exchange of views on this matter. We note that 11 other member states as well as Canada are still considering the ratification of this agreement so there is no need for…

Aid to Private Storage (APS) is the most suitable support for the dairy sector in the face of market disturbances caused by COVID-19::• APS is relevant to long life dairy products. The APS scheme is legislated for under EU Regulation 1308/2013, Article 17 onwards. Butter,…

To secure a comprehensive package of market supports and direct aid for farmers from the EU to cover a hard Brexit and the losses already incurred.::New emergency market distrubance measures under EU Reg. 1308/13, Article 219/221 are required.::For the EU to provide support of…

That the CAP is rolled over, as it is critical that the budget is in place to avoid any linear cuts in direct payments and to fully facilitate a seamless transition for farm schemes under Pillar II such as GLAS, TAMs and ANCs::That the EU Commission position be supported to…

To highlight that the UK is Ireland's largest beef export market, accounting for 298,000t (52%) in 2018::To highlight that Brexit uncertainty and the weakness of sterling has already impacted negatively on market returns and Irish cattle prices::To point out that IFA estimate a…