Politician(s) lobbied: Maria Walsh (MEP), European Parliament; Lynn Boylan (MEP), European Parliament; Seán Kelly (MEP), European Parliament; Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Asking for members to support Article 27a of the EU Commission regulation which provides for a safeguard mechanism allowing the temporary suspension of CBAM on specific goods in times of crisis.
Methods: Letter
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Letter
A letter contained within an email sent by Damien O'Reilly on behalf of ICOS President Edward Carr.
Politician(s) lobbied: Billy Kelleher (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: To have an exchange of views to gain more understanding of european parliament position regarding the increase in fertiliser prices and the plan by EU Commission to publish an action plan.
Methods: Informal communication
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Informal communication
An unplanned informal short discussion regarding the concerns about the rise in fertiliser prices alongside impact of CBAM legislation and what EU response might be.
Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Cowen (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: To get clarification around specifics of next steps of this file following trialogue.
Methods: Informal communication
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Informal communication
Short informal discussion.
Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Cowen (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: To express the ICOS support for a derogation for Co-operatives from manditory contracts and Member State Opt out.
Methods: Email
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Email
Emails including a letter signed by ICOS President Edward Carr sent to the shadow rapporteur on the file regarding the ICOS position regarding the Common Market Organisation aspect of the EU Commission proposal.
Politician(s) lobbied: Barry Andrews (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Casual exchange of views and information gathering exercise regarding the Mercorsur Trade Deal and next steps regarding European Parliament votes
Methods: Informal communication
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Informal communication
Unplanned causal discussion regarding the topic of the EU/Mercorsur Trade deal in informal setting.
Politician(s) lobbied: Maria Dunne (Assistant Secretary General), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Intent: Attended Sustainable Livestock seminar hosted by Irish Perm Rep in Brussels to find out more about Irish Dept of Agriculture plans to feed into upcoming EU Sustainable Livestock Policy
Methods: Event / Reception
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Event / Reception
Attneded an event hosted by Irish Perm Rep ahead of Presidency of EU on Sustainable Livestock Production in context of upcoming EU Sustainable Livestock Strategy
Politician(s) lobbied: Ciaran Mullooly (MEP), European Parliament
Intent: Informal exchange of views on upcoming legislation regarding EU policy
Methods: Informal communication
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Informal communication
An informal lunch catch up at beginning of the new year.
Politician(s) lobbied: Martin Heydon (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Intent: Argue for the suspension of the CBAM tax on imported fertiliser due to the unfolding crisis in the Middle East.
Methods: Letter
Politician(s) lobbied: Martin Heydon (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; Bill Callanan (Chief Inspector), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Intent: Letter to Minister Heydon calling for the removal of ranking and selection on slurry storage investments under TAMS 3, to enable all farmers access to grant aid to upgrade slurry storage on their farms, to meet stringent new regulatory requirements and to improve environmental / water quality outcomes.
Methods: Letter
Politician(s) lobbied: Martin Heydon (Minister), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Intent: A meeting was held with Minister Heydon and Co-op Chairs on the issue of Ireland's Nitrates Derogation following its extension for 3 years. Other issues discussed related to the CAP, Generational Renewal, Volatility and CBAM.
Methods: Meeting
