William Aird

Meeting with TD's in relation to farm related matters.

ICSA sought to influence the development of the next CAP to protect farm incomes, support generational continuity, and maintain dedicated funding for environmental actions. It warned that erosion of CAP supports threatens drystock and tillage viability, stressed the need for…

Increasing awareness among TDs of agtech industry, its relationship to the agriculture sector, and its potential to support it in improving sustainability of agriculture. Opportunity to exchange.

Renewal of tax reliefs and additional supports for young farmers. ::Provision of additional services and infrastructure for rural young people to live in rural areas.

To urge the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to address farmer concerns and move quickly to clarify the scope of GAEC-2 appeals.::That details of the GAEC-2 appeals process seem to infer that appeals are restricted to those who plan new drainage works in 2025,…

1) Provided an update on improvements in HSI horse passporting and registration since 2024. ::2) Highlighted Prof Wall report, horse welfare issues and need for action. ::3) Outlined success of National Breeding Services. ::4) Highlighted high performance programme - successes…

INHFA outlined the need for better dog control in Ireland and highlighted the rising number of dog attacks.

Ensuring understanding of the importance of the Nitrates Derogation to Ireland's grass-based production system and the potential financial impacts of the loss to individual farm families.

To inform the Committee of the challenges faced by cattle and sheep farmers due to dog attacks, advocate for improved dog control measures, and encourage legislative or regulatory changes to enhance protection for livestock and farm families.

To set out ICMSA's position in relation dog worrying and the need for more enforcement.

To meet with the Fianna Fáil members of the Agriculture Oireachtas Committee.::To meet with the Fine Gael members of the Agriculture Oireachtas Committee.::To discuss current key concerns around the and the Multi Financial Framework (MFF), Budget 2026, retention of the Nitrates…

To highlight that sheep farmers are affected by the irresponsible behaviour of some dog owners more than any other sector.::To recognise that Comhairle na Tuaithe and its stakeholders (such as Leave no Trace and others) a lot of time and resources is being put into championing…

That the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine should immediately pay all ACRES participants who have not received payment from national funds.::To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine; regarding the current number of farmers still awaiting ACRES…

To oppose the introduction of any mandatory restrictions on peat soils. The Ministers must defer any implementation of Good Agricultural and Environmental Condition (GAEC -2) in 2025 and ensure that the upcoming EU Simplification Package no longer makes GAEC-2 a condition of…

That the Government must redouble its efforts to lobby for the retention of the Derogation, honour its commitments on nutrient storage, and continue to focus on improving water quality from all sources.::To seek clarification on several critical matters. During a meeting with…