Robbie Gallagher

That a marker vaccine for TB must be developed and its recognition in trade laws and health certificates to ensure trade continues to be facilitated.

To propose that Government should commit to providing the funding for the remaining testing requirements of the BVD programme.

To propose a budget of €2M should be provided to initiate a pilot Spent Mushroom Compost scheme.

IFA propose that continued funding for the Johnes programme should be provided in an agreed funding model.

To propose that Government must commit to developing and contributing in a funding model for a National IBR programme that equitably recognises all costs associated with the programme and includes proportionate contributions from all identified beneficiaries.

To propose that financial support is required for the implementation of a parasite control programme on farms.

To propose that the commitment given to farmers by the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine (DAFM) to reduce the VAT rate on veterinary vaccines to 0% must be honoured.

To propose that Government must commit to utilising the €33.5m allocation for the upgrading of the Regional Veterinary Laboratory network and the enhancements to the services to farmers from the RVL network and provide a realistic time frame to deliver these enhancements.

Raising concerns about proposals to extend licensing hours/venues.

Safeguarded investment for Traveller programmes and supports. Commitments to Traveller equality and programme provisions in PFG. Investment in school diversity and anti racism programme. Support for adequate protection in Hate Crime legislation in development

Legislative Support

Better understanding of the challenges for the sector and an amendment to address disproportionate regulation of radio in the Gambling Regulation Bill

To thank deputies and senators for attending session in AV room, to remind them that adult vaccination delivers a return on investment and to ask for their help lobbying for adult vaccination

To propose that the the entire fallen animal collection system should be reviewed to identify the most effective and efficient means to ensure farmers can meet their legal obligations to dispose of fallen animals efficiently at a competitive price.

To propose the establishment of a 5-year Tillage Survival Scheme with an annual payment of €250/ha for commercial tillage farmers, costing c.€65.75m.::That, following the publication of the Tillage Vision Group report in May 2024, a 5-year plan to ensure the economic survival of…