Intent: A review of perceived and actual bias in competition for Studbook Services caused by the appointment of two conflicted and two highly conflicted individuals to the Evaluation Committee.
A memorandum was submitted by email alleging bias in the public procurement process that awarded Lot 1 (Irish Sport Horse Studbook and Irish Sport Pony Studbook) to Horse Sport Ireland. - Email
Meeting with Minister Heydon with regards to Fishery Issues. - MeetingMeeting with the EU Commissioner and Minister Dooley at Castletownbere, Co. Cork with regards to EU Fishing, Common Fishery Policy and Brexit - MeetingMeeting with various Irish MEPs in Brussels with regard to Irish Fishery Issues - Meeting
Hosted An Taoiseach Micheal Martin TD, and Minister Martin Heydon at GIY's showgarden at Bloom in the Park 29/05Hosted Minister Michael Healy Rae at Grow at School school 20/06 - Event / ReceptionPre-budget submission sent to Ministers Paschal O'Donohoe and Helen McEntee and Department of Education - Email
Intent: The message from rural Ireland is clear: those delivering the work—Agricultural and Forestry Contractors—must be part of the solution. Their inclusion in Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan for 2028 and beyond will drive climate progress, strengthen rural economies, and ensure a fairer future. FCI would welcome the opportunity to meet and discuss how this can be structured effectively.
Details: Inclusion of Agricultural and Forestry Contractors under TAMS and the 2028 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
The message from rural Ireland is clear: those delivering the work—Agricultural and Forestry Contractors—must be part of the solution. Their inclusion in Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan for 2028 and beyond will drive climate progress, strengthen rural economies, and ensure a fairer future. FCI would welcome the opportunity to meet and discuss how this can be structured effectively. - Email