Timmy Dooley

Concerns and proposals put forward would be considered in forming Budget 2026

To invite local representatives to an IFA Solar Event to learn how solar energy can benefit local farmers, both financially and environmentally.

• Dedicated income supports, based on area-based payments, should be retained and distributed, together with a new ‘Farm Activity Support Scheme', only to genuine active farmers engaged in food and agricultural production.::• All genuine active farmers should get at least 70% of…

• Pillar II must be retained within the traditional CAP structure, and used, together with maximum permissible levels of national co-financing to provide vital supports (of lesser number but at increased payment rates to retain overall payment amounts) to farmers in the more…

• With the possibility of increased orientation toward performance-based payments in the next CAP, below are some lessons from the current CAP for consideration::• Simplify performance-based payments. Alleviate the burden of proof/verification required to receive payments by…

To continue to strongly reject proposals that Clare County Council would use CPO (Compulsory Purchase Order) powers to confiscate private land from farmers on the Cliffs of Moher coastal walk.::To highlight that this is intimidation of landowners and is reneging on an agreement…

To ensure an understanding of IPOA perspectives on proposal for reform to the rental market regulatory environment.

To raise the issue of MPA legisaltion with relevant Minsiters and ask for urgent action and progress on the issue

Continued funding for 221+, Commitment & funding to extend services of 221+ to all women let down by the CervicalCheck screening programme, implement the AHR Act and push through Amendments bill, exclude 221+ member court payments from means testing, support gynaecological…

Highlight the need for improved regulation of power utilities in Ireland for the telecommunications sector

Raise awareness of our key PBS asks in the lead up to Budget 2026

To thank Minister of State for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine for taking the time recently to engage with IFA at the recent IFA Aquaculture AGM (20th March 2025) - his continued engagement with the Irish Aquaculture sector since taking office earlier this year is…

That the implementation of the next MFF or CAP must not create more unviable farmers or rural areas; instead, it should focus on supporting sustainable productivity growth, with additional targeted interventions for young farmers, those in vulnerable sectors, and those on…

• Attracting and retaining new entrants to farming remains a fundamental challenge across most Member States, with tackling Generational Renewal among the top priorities of the new Commission. CAP is a pivotal generational renewal mechanism in this regard, but to truly address…

To inform elected representatives and relevant departments about the priorities for the community and voluntary sector in relation to Budget 2026.