Intent: Present the views of young farmers on generational renewal supports ::Advocate for start up aid for young farmers ::The introduction of a young farmer starter support package
Details: Common Agricultural Policy Consultative Committee - CAP post 2027 views of young farmers
Mentioned to the official following Minister Heydon address to the Envi Committee of the European Parliament about the work ICOS is involved in regarding the bioeconomy, - Informal communication
Intent: Share the views of the EU food and drink industry in advance of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council but also to address not only the immediate effects of the Middle East crisis on agriculture, but also to consider the impact on as well as the strength of the wider agri-food chain.
Details: Competitiveness of the EU food and drink industry as a pillar of a resilient agri-food system
Intent: To highlight IFA CAP post -2027 key priorities.::Increased Budget::The proposed €293.7bn ring-fenced for CAP is a drastic cut in both real terms and nominal terms compared with the current CAP 2023-2027 budget (and that assumes forecast Member State contributions materialise). For Ireland, it's potentially a cut of c.2.5bn (-24%) in the next CAP. A minimum ring-fenced CAP budget of €500bn is needed to account for inflation and better manage current and future farming challenges. Farmers cannot do more with less. The Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) /CAP::Farmers cannot do more with less. The Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) /CAP cannot create more unviable farmers or rural areas.::Reward Active Farmers::• All active farmers must be supported in the next CAP.::• Agricultural activity must be the decisive criterion, not age, means, farm type/size or full-time/part-time status.::• All measures in the next CAP must increase/strengthen farm incomes and must be measured against tha
Details: Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Post-2027
Intent: A strong and ambitious national nature restoration that will be funded properly::Raise awareness of the launch of the BirdWatch Ireland restoration plan for threatened bird species
Intent: To ensure Coillte’s perspectives particularly in relation to maintenance obligations and associated safety concerns, and existing arrangements are considered in the context of the drafting of this Bill
Details: Correspondence / engagements with Ministers and officials in respect of the Draft Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2025.