Lobbying Records (Page 1 of 36)
Macra na Feirme
2025-01-21
Intent: Advocate for rural youth on a range on issues they face: quality broadband, access to transport alternatives, education and training barriers, succession in farming, farming schemes, healthcare etc::Seek commitments from Politicians that they will raise these issues. ::Discuss various solutions and approaches in policy to progress these issues.
Details: Macra's advocacy and lobbying at the National Ploughing Championships
Officials: Tim Lombard, Pippa Hackett, Roderic O'Gorman, Mary Lou McDonald, Maria Walsh, Dara Calleary, Jackie Cahill, Charlie McConalogue, ...
Methods: 3 days of the National Ploughing Championships in County Laois in September 2024 - Event / Reception
Macra na Feirme
2025-01-21
Intent: Highlight the contribution of young farmers in their community ::Highlight policy changes that are needed to encourage more young farmers to enter farming ::Showcase the contribution young farmers make to the environment
Details: FBD Young Farmer of the Year Awards recognising young farmers contribution to farming and their community
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Amii McKeever, Brendan Gleeson
Methods: Emails to Minister and Department officials - Email, Campaign around the event including press releases - Social Media, The Heritage Hotel, Laois, September 2024 - Event / Reception
Macra na Feirme
2025-01-21
Intent: That the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine introduce a scheme for the Forgotten Framers ::That funding is made available in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine for the scheme.
Details: The provision of funding for a group known as 'the forgotten farmers' and the roll out of a scheme for these farmers.
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Amii McKeever
Methods: Letter to Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine - Letter, Social media and press release on the need for the introduction of the scheme. - Social Media
Macra na Feirme
2025-01-21
Intent: For young farmers to have access to Agri environmental scheme on an annual basis. Currently new entrant young farmers have no opportunity to join the scheme. ::Amendment to Irelands CAP Strategic plan to allow multi annual access for young farmers
Details: Access for young farmers under Agri-environment climate scheme (ACRES)
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Amii McKeever
Methods: Letter to the Minister - Letter, Raised with Minister for Agriculture at National Conference event - Event / Reception, Press release and social media posts - Social Media
Macra na Feirme
2025-01-21
Intent: Under TAMS 3 the changing of the eligibility criteria regarding the grant-aiding of Robotic Milking Machines. ::Change the restriction preventing farmers from applying for more than one robotic milking machine between TAMS 2 and TAMS 3.
Details: Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme - Milking equipment
Officials: Amii McKeever, Charlie McConalogue
Methods: Correspondence with the Minister on the matter - Email
Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association
2025-01-21
Intent: To emphasise the ongoing challenges faced by farmers.::To advocate for budget funding to support low-income beef, sheep, suckler, and tillage farmers.::To highlight the importance of addressing the mental health struggles experienced by many farmers.::To draw attention to key concerns:• Delays in farm payments• The nitrates derogation• Rising costs of doing business• Mercosur trade deal• More supports for women in agriculture
Details: National Ploughing Championships 2024
Officials: Amii McKeever, Charlie McConalogue, Richard O'Donoghue, Ciaran Mullooly, Patrick O'Donovan, Simon Harris, Maria Walsh, Martin Heydon, ...
Methods: ICSA stand at the National Ploughing Championships 2024 - Event / Reception, ICSA stand at the National Ploughing Championships 2024 - Informal communication
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-01-21
Intent: To invite the Taoiseach to the IFA 70th AGM Dinner::To invite the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to the 70th IFA AGM and Dinner::To invite the Ministers for State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to the 70th IFA AGM and Dinner
Details: IFA 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Officials: Simon Harris, Charlie McConalogue, Martin Heydon, Pippa Hackett, Jack O’Donnell, Amii McKeever, Brendan Gleeson
Methods: Email, Informal communication
The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
2025-01-21
Intent: To highlight that the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine(DAFM) and Irish farmers must ensure that we are acting responsibly and with vigilance to protect our animals and the island of Ireland from the introduction of this disease.
Details: Bluetongue
Officials: Amii McKeever, Charlie McConalogue, Diarmuid Lynch, Micheál Martin, Paul Savage
Methods: Meeting, Informal communication
Ibec
Current/Former DPOWhat is lobbying? (FAQ)2025-01-21
Intent: Ensure a better Department understanding of the actions being taken by industry in relation to beef sustainability agenda
Details: Launch of Beef Sustainability Charter
Officials: Charlie McConalogue, Bill Callanan, Amii McKeever, Maria Dunne
Methods: Meeting, Submission, Social Media
Ibec
2025-01-21
Intent: Highlight practical operational issues arising from the planning for implementation of new alcohol labelling requirements
Details: Department of Health engagement on regulation
Officials: Stephen Donnelly, Stephen Donnelly, Charlie McConalogue, Charlie McConalogue, Brendan Gleeson, Robert Watt, Amii McKeever
Methods: Phone call, Email, Letter