Intent: To stress that the aquaculture sector fully supports robust environmental assessment, compliance with national & EU legislation, and the protection of our marine environment. What we are seeking is a licensing process that is timely, coherent, properly resourced, and legally robust.::To emphasise that it is now critical that a single piece of legislation is brought forward to implement and underpin appropriate aquaculture policy and bring together all the existing primary, secondary and amended legislation in one single provision.::To seek modernisation of the licensing system with 20-year licences. There needs to be clear timelines & certainty for Licence determinations.::To stress that the correct resources, staffing & expertise for appropriate assessment and environmental assessment work is required.::To seek improved access to funding despite licensing delays.::To examine the validity of a Plan-led approach – a Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) for the Irish Aquaculture sector m
Intent: To propose targeted sectoral support sucklers (€300/cow), sheep (€30/ewe), tillage (€250/ha for Tillage Survival Scheme in 2024; €400/ha in 2025 [€250/ha in 2026-2028] for additional [and retained] cereal crops grown), calf rearing (€100/dairy beef calf); beef sustainability (€100 per dairy and suckling yearling) . Further detail within this submission.::To propose support for Generational Renewal Strong measures to support committed young farmers & new entrants across all schemes.::- Report and recommendation DAFM Commission on Generational Renewal due in July 2025.
Details: IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes
Intent: To propose that the Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine establishes a support mechanism for the Irish Aquaculture sector to address current biological, economic and market challenges.::To propose that adequate funding and resources be made available to ensure tertiary treatment is rolled out for all coastal Wastewater Treatment plants (WWTPS) - specifically WWTPS adjacent to bays and harbours where shellfish production is carried out to sustain food safety, rural jobs and enterprise.::Further, funding and resources must be allocated to the relevant bodies to establish pollution reduction programmes where required, in compliance with the EU Water Framework Directive (formerly EU Shellfish Waters Directive).
Intent: To propose that full consideration is given to the IFA submission proposing that 15% of all prize money in horse competitions and racing go directly to horse breeders.::To propose that DAFM takes control of administering a complete Horse Identification & Movement system (HIMs) database to identify all horses.::To propose that Government funding for Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) and Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) needs to increase in line with inflation.::To propose the establishment of licenced horse processing facility within the count, led and funded by DAFM.
Details: Measures to Support Farm Enterprises - Equine
Intent: To propose an increase of €1m additional funds for the Bord Bia's Marketing Assistance Programme (MAP) Grant Scheme to continue providing financial support for a range of marketing activities for Irish food and drink producers.
Intent: To highlight the following priorities for Budget 2026::Measures to Support Farm Sectors::• Tillage Survival Package - €250/ha for all cereal & oilseed rape grown for harvest 2025.::• Tillage expansion and sustainability scheme must be delivered – 2025-2030::• Increased national support for current schemes::» Total supports of €300/cow on all suckler cows::» €30/ewe to all breeding ewes & €40/ewe for Hill ewes::» Beef Calf from Dairy herds Scheme - €100/calf::» Beef Sustainability Scheme - €100/head for cattle aged 1-2yrs::• Horticulture scheme to alleviate cost of production including labour – increase in Hort Grant scheme::• Sector Specific supports for Mushrooms & Potatoes farmers (seed)::• Pigs & Poultry - additional TAMS grant supports and animal health measures & education support::• Funding to support forestry replanting following windblow event & Establishment of Forestry Development Agency::Tax Reliefs due to expire end 2025 must be retained.::• Accelerated Capital Allowance (A
Intent: To propose funding for the ANCs is increased by an additional €50 million, bringing the total budget for the scheme to €300 million::To propose that the eligible area for an improved ANC scheme should be increased from the maximum current 34Ha to 45Ha
Details: IFA Budget 2026 Submission - Farm Schemes - Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs)
Intent: To propose::• Increased resources should be allocated to swiftly resolve the backlog in application approvals and the issuing of payments.::• Alongside unutilised allocated TAMS funding from previous years, adequate funding is required to optimise necessary on-farm investment and avoid use of rank & selection procedures.::• Investment ceilings should be revised upwards, and costings should be updated at least annually to keep up with current inflation levels.::• Investment ceilings should be revised upwards, and costings should be updated at least annually to keep up with current inflation levels.::• Removal of current cow number restrictions in the Diary Equipment Scheme.::• Additional items, including grant aid for dribble bars, rubber mats, ATV/UTV's and quad gates, should be added.::• TAMS should be made available for all sectors, with a baseline rate of 70% grant aid for young farmers and organic farmers (50% for all others) and 60% grant rates for Hill farmers, LESS, Farm Safety,
Intent: To propose::• A Forgotten Farmer scheme be introduced, with all farmers meeting the above parameters eligible to apply for a one-off payment equivalent to what they would have received under the Installation Aid scheme, together with the following and/or equivalent schemes::- Complementary Income Support for Young Farmers::- National Reserve::- TAMS/Young Farmers' Capital Investment Scheme (Access to increased level of 60% grant aid)
