Intent: Simplification to some of the requirements of the scheme::Flexibility for farmers in relation to the stock bull requirement in the programme
Details: Beef Data Genomics Scheme
Intent: Ensure understanding of the policy priorities of the food and drink sector; namely, Brexit response, competitiveness, export and domestic markets, European single market, safety and sustainability
Details: Food Drink Ireland Policy Priorities 2019
Intent: Call for a rejection of the proposed negotiating mandate
Details: Ireland's position on the Paris Agreement & EU US TTIP negotiating mandate at EU Trade Minister's meeting 21st February 2019 - Call for a rejection of the proposed negotiating mandate
Intent: Communicate the Brexit challenge and the mitigation measures required by the Irish agrifood sector
Details: Food Drink Ireland Business Monitor Q4 - April 2019
Intent: The FPS and its members feel strongly that oil and - more long-term – a liquid efuel and/or bio fuel, can be part of the phased solution and the association has been working closely with the European Confederation of Fuel Distributors (ECFD), boiler manufacturers and other trade associations to promote the development of a liquid bio fuel. The FPS believes the Government should look at a tiered approach to achieving the 2050 carbon reduction ,setting a pathway for home heating carbon reduction
Details: Responding to the first draft of Ireland's National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). the trade association for the oil and fuel sector in Ireland and the UK, The Federation of Petroleum Suppliers (FPS) wrote to the Irish Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment Richard Bruton. , ...
Intent: Seeking full & effective implementation of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017
Details: Seeking full & effective implementation of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017
Intent: An end to unauthorised State aid paid by DAFM to Horse Sport Ireland Company Limited by Guarantee. End to anti-competitive practices by Horse Sport Ireland.
Details: State aid; incorrect granting of derogations for discriminatory competitions by DAFM.
Intent: Delivery of the recommendations of the report mentioned above
Details: Impress the importance of the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent Aquaculture Licencing Review Group report of May 2017
Intent: Communicate food industry priorities for Budget 2019 (Brexit contingency measures, skills and labour shortages, innovation supports, sustainable agri-food solutions, workplace wellbeing supports
Details: Food Drink Ireland Budget 2019 Submission
Intent: For Budget 2019, key issues included: Adjustment to the VRT and Road Tax Bands for 2019 for WLTP tested cars; no negative taxation changes for diesel vehicles; extension of current VRT reliefs; increased investment in the EV Charging Infrastructure; measures that ensure Ireland does not become a dumping ground for old polluting vehicles; development of policy for treatment of used imports post-BREXIT.
Details: Budget Submission 2019 - SIMI prepares an annual Submission for the Budget. The Submission was issued to the Minister, but in addition the Society held 2 lobbying days inviting all TDs and Senators to Buswells Hotel to outline the contents of the Submission.
