Intent: Input into the Programme for Government
Details: 03.04.2020 Dissemination of the British Irish Chamber of Commerce Submission to the Programme for Government Talks
Intent: Input into the Programme for Government
Details: 03.04.2020 Dissemination of the FBN Submission to the Programme for Government Talks
Intent: Seeking a meeting with the Minister for Foreign Affairs on behalf of Fiona Dawson Global President, Food, Drinks, and Multisales at Mars Food in relation to Brexit.
Details: Meeting with An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs regarding Brexit planning
Intent: To highlight that Irish farmers’ interests lie in maintaining full access and frictionless trade both North/South and East/West between Ireland and Britain, while retaining the full value of the UK market::To highlight that on the Withdrawal Agreement - with up to 90% agreed, including the financial settlement, citizens’ rights and a “stand still” transition period that will run from 29th March 2019 until end December 2020 (or possibly to end December 2021) - the outstanding issues are the most difficult and they are crucial for the future prospects of Irish farmers and our food industry. Those issues are the Irish border and the future EU-UK trading relationship.::On the Back-Stop - to relay the IFA position that a guarantee that cross-border trade would continue, as it does today, with no physical infrastructure and no related checks or controls is vital. That is the backstop commitment. There can be no back-sliding on the backstop and no time limit.::On the future EU-UK relati
Details: IFA National Council - Tanaiste's Address on Brexit
Intent: To demonstrate the challenges facing farmers in the farming low-income sector::To make the case for an increased CAP Budget
Details: Farm Incomes - Ploughing Championships 2018
Intent: To highlight that there is massive concern among all farmers and especially livestock farmers about prices and exports to our most important export market in the UK.::To highlight that Government needs to come forward with a comprehensive programme of supports that will address the real issues around market supports and cattle prices::To outline the problems with currency volatility and that the Euro and sterling exchange rate has already hit cattle prices this year and we are down 20c/kg or over €70 per head on this time last year, when prices had already been hit. If the UK crashes out next March, we are facing a far more serious situation and the potential wipeout of beef production in this country
Details: Brexit - 100 Days
Intent: That the concerns of farmers and the agri-food sector are given priority in the Article 50 negotiations on the UK's withdrawal from the EU.::To ensure that the concerns of the farming and food industry are taken on board in the Government's preparedness in all scenarios in Brexit
Details: Government's Brexit Stakeholder Forum
Intent: Enable the organization to communicate effectively to the public about Brexit and to feedback public responses to the Tanaiste
Details: Participation at Brexit Stakeholder Forum
Intent: Discussion on key policy issues relating to universities and enhanced funding for universities in budget 2019.
Details: Pre-Budget information briefing
Intent: Advance all-island business priorities and challenges in the context of Brexit negotiations::Communicate the importance of Ireland and the UK remaining closely aligned post Brexit::Ensure that Government policy reflects the needs of the all island economy::Ensure there is a role for enterprise within the All island economic structures post Brexit
Details: Irish business priorities for Brexit and the all island economy
