Intent: To advocate for local economic and community development in the West Cork region.
Details: West Cork Local Community Development Committee 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.
Details: GAEC-2 - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
Intent: That the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine should immediately pay all ACRES participants who have not received payment from national funds.::To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine; regarding the current number of farmers still awaiting ACRES payment; what plans are in place to clear the backlog.
Details: ACRES - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
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.::To seek clarification on several critical matters. During a meeting with the Minister for Agriculture, Food, & the Marine, IFA were informed that the European Commission has requested the Irish Government to demonstrate more detailed compliance with the Habitats Directive as part of Ireland's application for the renewal of the nitrates derogation beyond 2025::To request that, in the interest of transparency, it is vital that the formal written communication from the Commission outlining this request is made available to stakeholders as a matter of urgency.::To demonstrate serious concerns that the requirement to prepare an Appropriate Assessment (AA) plan at catchment and/or sub-catchment level introduces significant additional legal and administrative burdens on Irish farmers. This ap
Details: Nitrates Derogation - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
Intent: To provide information on a proposed Battery Storage Project in Bandon, Co Cork
Details: Proposed Battery Storage Project in Bandon, Co Cork
Intent: To thank IFA members for all of their assistance in the aftermath of Storm Eowyn.
Details: Letter of thanks from Cork County Council
Intent: To advocate for balanced development in terms of community, economic and infrastructural development at a meeting of the West Cork LCDC and LAG groups.
Details: West Cork LCDC/LAG Meeting
Intent: To advocate for balanced regional economic development in the West Cork region at a meeting of the West Cork LCDC and LAG groups.
Details: West Cork LCDC/LAG Meeting
Intent: Candidate Richie Molloy put forward for administrative panel
Details: Seanad Elections 2025
Intent: A better understanding of the EU's role in tackling the housing and homelessness crisis in Ireland.
Details: Invite to morning roundtable discussion with some of Ireland's newly elected MEPs to explore the EU's role in tackling the housing and homelessness crisis in Ireland.
