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.
Details: Tender for Studbook Services
Intent: Highlight the impact of US tariffs and trade uncertainty on the export focussed Irish drinks manufacturing sector and the need for Government actions to support the sector including removal of tariffs, market diversification supports and deferral of impending alcohol labelling legislation
Details: US tariffs and trade uncertainty
Intent: Discussion on EU-US trade deal, discussion on continued supports for the sector
Details: EU-US Deal and impact on exporters
Intent: Ensure understanding of business position on progress and developments with regards to tariff & trade developments within the dairy sector
Details: Tariff & Trade priorities for the dairy industry
Intent: To maximise export opportunities for Irish beef in terms of quota access to USA
Details: Market Access and US tariffs
Intent: To highlight the consequences of proposed EU-US Trade Tariffs on the Irish Whiskey Sector
Details: To engage with Key Stakeholders regarding proposed EU-US Trade Tariffs
Intent: To accept an invitation from the CAP Post 2027 Stakeholder Consultative Committee to take engage with other stakeholders on the Committee on the developments and future direction of the Post 2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).::To accept an invitation to the inaugural meeting on the 17th July 2025.::To nominate two IFA representatives.::That, at a high level though it was very disappointing from farmer perspective that when MFF went up €0.6Trillion farmers are €87bn worse off. Its very hard to understand, and just shows that the Commission is keen to dismantle CAP which has served Ireland and EU well across multiple platforms in terms of supporting on-farm viability; environmental action and supporting rural areas and thousands of jobs.::To highlight that the IFA position has been, and is, for a fully funded, dedicated CAP in current 2 Pillar format that puts farmers and food production at its core.
Details: Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Post 2027 Stakeholder Consultative Committee
Intent: To meet with the the Government Trade Forum to discuss IFA's perspectives on priority actions for the Forum.::To take part in discussions regarding latest developments with US tariff policy and the list of potential EU counter measures.::To highlight that the EU needs to undertake further internal preparations in case negotiations with the US are unsuccessful.::To share views with other Members of the Forum and Government officials on::Impacts on Irish Farming of ongoing uncertainty in the current trade and investment climate::Opportunities and challenges across the farming sector::Relevant developments in the US-China and US UK trade relationships and what it means for the Irish farming sector::Competitiveness and the Irish economy::Importance of investment in skills, innovation, in-house training, research and development
Details: Government Trade Forum
Intent: Discuss AmCham's views on how to strengthen and enhance the two way US Ireland trade and investment relationship
Details: Provide AmCham views on the US-Ireland trade and investment relationship
Intent: Communicate the impact of US tariffs on the wider Irish drinks industry and need for co-ordination between Ireland / EU
Details: Impact of tariffs on wider industry
