Politician(s) lobbied: Mark Wall (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Ó Fearghaíl (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Murphy (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Natasha Newsome Drennan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Aubrey McCarthy (Senator), Seanad
Intent: We hoped to secure their help in getting the appropriate derogation for the thoroughbred breeding sector in the proposed European legislation on the transportation of live stock in Europe and we also highlighted Equine welfare and the need for an appropriate end of life facility or abattoir for equines ::We also mentioned the DAFM traceability project and the great progress made and our desire to see a successful conclusion for all participants in it.
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Patricia Reilly (Special Advisor), European Parliament
Intent: we are looking to get a derogation for thoroughbred breeding horses in the proposed EU Transport directive
Methods: Meeting
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We met with Patricia Reilly - agricultural and health advisor to the cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen in early September.
Politician(s) lobbied: Martin Heydon (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Intent: We are looking to get any proposed EU Transport directive to exclude the thoroughbred breeding side in line with racehorses and elite sports horses. Re Traceability and welfare we are looking to support DAFM to achieve all their goals in this regard particularly in getting the Professor Wall report implemented.
Methods: Meeting
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We had a meeting with DAFM in July
Politician(s) lobbied: Martin Heydon (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Nina Carberry (MEP), European Parliament; Barry Cowen (MEP), European Parliament; Thomas Byrne (Minister of State), Department of the Taoiseach; June Fanning (Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Intent: We are looking to get an amendment to the proposed EU Transport Directive.
Methods: Meeting
Politician(s) lobbied: Martin Blake (Chief Veterinary Officer), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Intent: We are trying to get a derogation for the European Thoroughbred breeding industry from the proposed EU Transport Directive and were trying to get the importation of Arvac to vaccinate the stallions as their immunity to EVA has weakened.
Methods: Meeting
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During the September to December period, the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association engaged with both political and departmental officials on matters of concern to our members. These included the transportation of breeding stock and the EVA vaccine. This would have included meetings and emails
Politician(s) lobbied: Martin Blake (Chief Veterinary Officer), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Intent: Their help in getting a derogation for thoroughbred breeding in the proposed EU transport directive and also to get DAFM to approve importation of Arvac to ensure immunity against EVA in our stallion population
Methods: Email
Politician(s) lobbied: Martin Blake (Chief Veterinary Officer), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Martin Heydon (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Pippa Hackett (Super Junior Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Charlie McConalogue (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Justice
Intent: To outline matters that are of concern to our members who are an important part of the agricultural industry in the country.
Methods: Letter
Politician(s) lobbied: Martin Blake (Chief Veterinary Officer), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Martin Heydon (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Pippa Hackett (Super Junior Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Charlie McConalogue (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; James Browne (Minister of State), Department of Justice; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Justice
Intent: To outline matters that are of concern to our members in playing an important part of the agricultural industry in the country.
Methods: Letter
Politician(s) lobbied: Martin Heydon (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Helen McEntee (Minister), Department of Justice
Intent: This issues were raised to support the members of the ITBA.
Methods: Email
Politician(s) lobbied: Charlie McConalogue (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Martin Heydon (Minister of State), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Barry Cassidy (Special Adviser), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Intent: Contribution from / access to the Brexit Adjustment Reserve (BAR) Fund. Additional work permits for non-EU residents
Methods: Submission
