Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 1)
Agricultural Consultants Association - ACA
2025-07-07
Intent: Support for the continuation of ACA programmes in ACRES and Organics and a new programme for Nitrates and Agri Environment Specialists to assist with the vast private sector client base. Also, ACA submitted their views on other EU and National farm programmes.
Details: ACA pre budget submission
Officials: Jack Chambers, Martin Heydon, Charlie McConalogue, Pippa Hackett, Amii McKeever, Brendan Gleeson, Paul Savage, Francis Morrin, ...
Methods: 1 email to each DPO - Email
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-05-16
Intent: To provide key insights into the development of the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the future direction of the overall EU budget, as determined by the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).::To invite the Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and the Marine to be the Keynote Speaker
Details: IFA - CAP to 2030 & Beyond
Officials: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Barry Andrews, Barry Cassidy, Barry Cowen, Bill Callanan, Billy Kelleher, Brendan Gleeson, Brian Purcell, ...
Methods: Email, Informal communication
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-01-18
Intent: To emphasise that the challenges facing the Irish agriculture sector will require concerted action from all stakeholders, specifically the Government.::To stress that the viability of Irish farms and the pressures that exist for farmers must be recognised by Government.::To highlight that rising costs, increased regulation and tighter margins due to retailer dominance have all had a devastating effect on farm incomes. All stakeholders must work together to find a way to reward those who are putting in the work and investment.
Details: Farming & Food - A Sector Worth Backing
Officials: Amii McKeever, Barry Delany, Bernard Durkan, Bill Callanan, Carol Nolan, Cathal Berry, Cathal Crowe, Charlie McConalogue, ...
Methods: Email, Informal communication, Event / Reception, ...
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-01-18
Intent: To seek a meeting with the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to engage and discuss the Departments thinking around the scheme design, the definition of Forgotten Farmers and who will be eligible for the scheme.::To focus on the levels of support and when the scheme will be available.::To highlight that the €5m allocated to Forgotten Farmers in Budget 2025 is too low.::To emphasise that, as per IFA Pre-Budget Submission, a Forgotten Farmer Scheme should include all the farmers who were
Details: Forgotten Farmers Support
Officials: Francis Morrin
Methods: Email
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2024-05-19
Intent: To seek the immediate intervention of the Minister for Agriculture to extend the scope of the Shannon Callows Flood Scheme so that all impacted farmers receive full compensation for the financial losses incurred where lands have been flooded and crops destroyed.::To highlight that there are many farmers who have received no financial compensation for the losses incurred.::To highlight that there are also many farmers who have only received partial payment with no reason stated as to why.::To meet with the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to highlight farmers' concerns with the Shannon Callows Flood Scheme.
Details: Shannon Callows Compensation Scheme
Officials: Amii McKeever, Barry Cowen, Charlie McConalogue, Francis Morrin, Heather Humphreys, Kieran O'Donnell, Malcolm Noonan
Methods: Letter, Email, Meeting, ...