Intent: To invite local representatives to attend a meeting on the supply chain disruptions to Irish agriculture caused by the Middle Eastern Conflict, leading to skyrocketing input costs, particularly fertiliser and fuel cost.
Details: IFA Kerry Public Meeting on Crisis in the Middle East
Intent: To call on the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister for Agriculture to intervene and ask the Chairman of Bord Bia, in the interest of fairness to our farmers, to step aside from his role.
Intent: To advocate for amendments to the Short-Term Letting (Registration) Bill that support a fair and effective regulatory framework for short-term letting while promoting tourism development.
Details: Registration for Short-term legislation Bill (STTL).
A pre-budget briefing was submitted to Minister Peter Burke highlighting that Government proposals for a Register linked to new planning requirements threaten ISCF members’ livelihoods. It noted the lack of dedicated supports for the sector since Covid. Supporting proposals and briefing documents were provided to outline practical alternatives and sector impacts. - EmailEmail sent to Cllr. Michael Shannon expressing our thanks for opening the ISCF Conference 2025 at the Armada Hotel, Clare County Council. Images included. - EmailISCF Submission – Urgent - Doc: JOC Meeting
Intent: 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 receiving Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) payments.
Intent: 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.
Details: Nitrates Derogation - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
Intent: That the Minister must meet with IFA to agree on and implement a consistent and adequately resourced TB scheme, including dealing with infected wildlife, in all counties
Intent: That the Government and MEPs must honour their commitments to stand up for farmers and defend their interests by opposing the current Mercosur trade deal.::To discuss farmers' concerns with the Minister for Finance.
Intent: That the Minister for Agriculture should immediately pay all ACRES participants who have not received payment with an upfront payment from national funds to be rebalanced later,