Seán Canney

To propose an extension of the Liming Scheme for 2025 with increased payment of €20 per tonne.

To propose that adequate, targeted knowledge transfer and advisory support must be in place to assist farmers in improving on-farm efficiency and/or sustainability.::To propose that farmers must receive the maximum possible payment from participation in mandatory KT events. All…

Suckler Cow Supports::To propose that direct supports for suckler farmers must be increased to a minimum of €300 per cow to provide economic viability, long-term sustainability, and generational renewal within the sector, thereby maintaining its positive contribution to our…

The National Sheep Welfare Scheme::To propose that The National Sheep Welfare Scheme must be extended into 2026 and enhanced to deliver €18 ewe bringing total direct supports for ewes to €30/ewe when the €12/ewe SIS payments are included.::To propose that sector leakage of these…

To propose that Government must provide appropriate resources and funding to enable an effective operational Dog Warden service in every county, with staffing levels that ensure the enforcement of dog owners' obligations.

To propose that, as Enhanced Wildlife Control will be an integral part of the TB programme if we are to reduce TB levels, Government must commit to providing the funding and staff resources necessary for an effective and efficient programme

To propose that Government should provide funding to directly support farmers in developing and implementing herd health plans, ensuring that antibiotic usage on farms is minimised and the most effective parasite control programme for the farm is employed.

Penalties applied to non-compliance must be proportionate and fair. ::That aligned with above, the methodology / correlation between penalty severity and the Tiered Structure should be reviewed and reduced, most particularly given 100% approval was provided to all ACRES…

Seeking a meeting with the Minister of State for Transport regarding the proposed restructuring of the Road Safety Authority.

To ensure there is a understanding of the financial burden faced by inter-county players at a time they are generating significant sums for the exchequer. This is part of a campaign to seek an increase in the government grant available to inter-county players as part of the…

Inviting Ministers to attend the MIBI Annual Conference taking place in October 2025

To point out that while IFA acknowledges the responsibility carried by TII and its staff IFA is uncomfortable with the apparent inconsistencies in some of the answers around when TII decides to appeal on planning and when it decides not to appeal.::To show concern that there…

To propose that all farmers and spouses/partners working on the farm, are to be included in the PRSI system to ensure entitlement to the contributory old age pension and reduce the risk of poverty in old age.::To propose the retention of both the Total Contributions Approach…

To propose that the current cap on grant aid based on on-farm energy usage should be removed. Many farms with low electricity consumption have large shed space ideal for solar installations. Allowing these farmers to install systems beyond their own usage and export surplus…

To seek the following amendments to articles 13, 14, 16 and 2::To propose that providing exemptions from GAECs should be established not only for organic farmers but also for those farmers involved in other sustainable production methods (e.g. integrated farming) and where…