Joe Healy

Intent: To invite IFA to participate in the consultation process for the development of the next Strategy Statement by the Agri-Food Regulator for the three-year period 2027 to 2029.

Details: Agri-Food Regulator - Development of Strategy Statement 2027-2029

Intent: To highlight ongoing challenges facing farmers especially within the tillage sector.::To engage with Government Ministers and TDs to discuss how some of these issues could be addressed in next month's budget.::To highlight the importance of the retention of the Nitrates Derogation to Irish farmers.::To emphasise the significant work that has been done in improving water quality and the strong focus on delivering further improvements.::To stress how imperative it is to convey the scale of this work to the EU Commission ahead of their decision.::To impress on the Minister the importance of continuing to build alliances with others who remain opposed to the Mercosur Trade Deal. That the Commission 'safeguards' do not provide any assurance to the farmers of Ireland. Production standards in Brazil do not meet the standards that apply to the EU.::To highlight the cost of doing business.::To discuss the retention of tax reliefs due to expire in 2025.::To highlight Generational Renewal and wha

Details: National Ploughing Championships 2025

Intent: To understand Ireland’s priorities for Presidency of the European Council and to advocate for the needs of civil society.

Details: The Wheel met with the European Economic and Social Council (EESC) to discuss Ireland’s priorities for the Irish Presidency of the EU in relation to civil society.

Intent: To meet with the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine to discuss the difficulties experienced by An Rialálai Agraibhia in voluntarily obtaining price and market information direct from suppliers that was not otherwise in the public domain from a number of businesses.::To seek granting the Regulator additional powers to compel businesses to supply the requested information.::To attend a meeting with the Agri-Food Regulator to provide an opportunity for both parties to discuss general updates and items of mutual interest and, in particular, the following::- Regulator's workplan for the period ahead::- Price & market data analysis function, including data request review process::- Preparation for supplier survey (January 2026)::- Annual compliance report::To participate in the Agri-Food Regulator Conference.::To ensure that the Agri-Food Regulator Office provides transparency along the Agri-Food supply chain.

Details: An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator)

Intent: To invite Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae to address a meeting of Horticulture and Potato growers.::To highlight the many challenges facing the horticulture and potato growers and to listen to the Ministers vision for them in his capacity as Minister of State with responsibility for horticulture.::To seek updates from the Minister on the progress being made in the Horticulture Strategy/Horticulture Industry Forum.::To highlight the recent storm damage and to seek the re-opening of the horticulture grant scheme.::On labour –that the General Employment Permit roadmap review and the Pilot Seasonal Work Permit Scheme review are completed as soon as possible, with special reference to rates of pay, provision of health insurance and accommodation checks.::To highlight the issue of seed potato availability, specifically a requirement for a temporary derogation for the importation of seed until the Irish seed sector is developed.::To seek the introduction of a statutory instrument to compe

Details: IFA Horticulture & Potato Grower Meeting

Intent: To accept an invitation from the CEO of An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) to attend a meeting to discuss general updates and items of mutual interest.::To arrange to meet regularly to maintain active communication channels.::To also accept an invitation to the inaugural Conference of the Agri-Food Regulator on the 20th May.

Details: An Rialálaí Agraibhia- Agri-Food Regulator