Sean Keevy

Intent: To discuss a review process for the scheme::To establish what payments have been made to date::That there would be a reduction in the administrative burden::That veterinary fees would be abolished::That there would be a replacement of the veterinary plan by the use of faecal sampling::That there would be flexibility in the timing of meetings to include weekends and later than 8pm::That there would be a relaxation of the 60% final meeting attendance rule::Increase in the number of events from 1 to 2 and a corresponding reduction in meetings::To improve the standard of facilitators, there is a need for continuous professional development::Reopening of the KT for new groups and increasing the max number in a KT Group from 18 in certain instances up to a max of 25::Where farmers drop out of a KT, they should be allowed to be replaced::Payments of KT must be made within two months of the end of the contract year

Details: Knowledge Transfer (KT) Programme

Intent: That farmers whose lands were burnt through no fault of their own, would have due process when receiving their 2017 Basic Payment

Details: 2017 Basic Payment Scheme

Intent: To secure a fodder scheme for farmers who lost fodder to extreme weather conditions in 2016::To establish what the Teagasc analysis showed and what the plan to implement recommendations is

Details: Fodder Scheme for the Northwest

Intent: To establish the State of play on the Review at EU level::To secure the Commitment in the Programme for Government of additional €25m in Budget 2018::To establish the plan for full restoration of €50m cut in Budget 2018

Details: Areas of Natural Constraints (ANCs) Review

Intent: To secure a support scheme for farmers who lost tillage crops in 2016

Details: Tillage Scheme for 2016 Crop Losses