Rose Conway-Walsh

To demonstrate that the Irish Mushroom Sector needs support and a contingency plan due to the impact of Brexit.

Withdrawal of An Taisce 'Resource Pack' from schools. The pack contains comments about the consumption of meat and dairy products which are not consistent with advice given by the Department of Health regarding the importance of a balanced diet.::That this pack is withdrawn…

To demonstrate the severe impact the loss of Chlorothanonil will have on tillage farmers::To ensure that supports and measures are put in place to mitigate the effects of the loss of the active ingredient.

That the Government takes on board the recommendation of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action regarding the expansion of the Irish Horticulture Sector::That the Government puts in place policies to create a robust and sustainable sector.

That Ireland as an EU Member State now progresses and prepares the legislation to transpose the EU Directive into national legislation.::That the Government now appoints a designated ‘public authority’ for the purpose of enforcement of the Directive.

To highlight the main issues and concerns of young beef farmers

That this IFA commissioned report would highlight the need for support from Government for the suckler cow. The key finds in the report are as follows::The beef sector in Ireland is very significant, accounting for over one-third of all agricultural output and over 20% of total…

Removal of proposal to list retailer/wholesaler buying groups as one of the banned practices

Support amendments relating to export of greyhounds in Greyhound Racing Bill

Support amendment in Greyhound Industry Bill 2017 that would see inclusion of white list of countries to which Irish Greyhounds can be exported.

To explain IFA Policy on all areas of concern to farmers::To lobbying all Designate Public Officials (DPOs) who visited the stand

Seeking favourable changes that would benefit our members to the Areas of Natural Constraint Scheme (ANC) that was being reviewed

Enhancement of Farm Schemes:::- TAMS on-farm investment support scheme - immediate approval for all farmers who have applied for tranches 1 & 2::- Payments in July for those farmers who have completed works under the part approvals issued earlier in the year::- Beef Data and…

To secure a targeted sheep scheme of €25m::To ensure that such a scheme has minimal costs and bureaucracy on farmers

Immediate reopening of the BDGS for new participants::To secure additional funding of €25m to increase suckler cow support