Intent: To have lands at Ballyvelly, Tralee, Co. Kerry be rezoned as residential as part of Variation of Kerry County Development Plan
Details: Lands at Ballyvelly, Tralee, Co. Kerry to be rezoned as residential
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 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
Details: Bovine TB - Spring Lobbying 2025
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.
Details: Mercosur - IFA Spring Lobbying 2025
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,
Details: ACRES - Spring Lobbying 2025
Intent: To highlight potential lands for housing development at Lands at Ballyveely, Tralee, Co. Kerry for the development of affordable housing
Details: To highlight potential lands for housing development at Lands at Ballyveely, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Intent: To propose that if any percentage of the farm is dedicated to forestry, it should be defined as agricultural land and the CAT Agricultural Relief applied to the whole farm.::To propose that farm forestry is treated similarly to the Consanguinity and Young Trained Farmers Stamp Duty Reliefs as it is with CAT Agricultural Relief, where it is defined as agricultural land.::To propose that, where a non-farmer buys forestry, the standard commercial rate of stamp duty should apply to the full value of land and timber. This is required to ensure forestry remains primarily in the hands of genuine farmers.::That the proposed Payment Ecosystem Service (PES) payment under the new programme will require farmers to erode further productive areas to qualify for the payment. This is unacceptable and needs to be amended before it is introduced. Farmers should be paid to manage the land they are required to provide as areas for biodiversity enhancement, broadleaves and environmental requirements.::They
Details: Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Farm Forestry
Intent: To propose the retention of Flat rate addition scheme (FRA) for all agricultural sectors.::To propose the implementation of 0% VAT rate on non-oral animal medicines and vaccines as early as possible (1st January)::To propose the inclusion of Additional milking points, Automatic calf feeders and plastic water troughs as eligible for VAT reclaim via VAT 58 process.::To propose accelerated capital allowances for animal health monitoring systems, auto calf feeders and hoof-care equipment::To propose Zero VAT / Accelerated capital allowances for investments to improve on-farm efficiency and/or support transition to net zero emissions.::To propose accelerated Capital Allowance [ACA] Scheme farm safety equipment [50% write off over two years] extended to end Dec 2026 - Budget 2024).::To propose temporary reduction in the VAT rate for select agri related products/ services currently at standard rate or 13.5% rate.::To highlight that Vat is currently charge on Carbon Tax. This is double taxatio
Details: VAT & Taxation on Farm Inputs
Intent: That the Designated Public Official (DPO) would express his / her support for the KDYS/Youth Work Ireland nominees to Kerry ETB Board of Directors
Details: Seeking support for two Nominees for the Kerry ETB Board of Directors
