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UCD Students' Union Company Limited by Guarantee
Justice and Equality
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Uplift
· 2 returns
Environment · Justice and Equality
- Uplift members emailed the Minister of Agriculture Food and the Marine Charlie McGonologue asking him to address the damage being caused by supertrawlers oceans and sea life, particularly Article 50 to allow for CCTV on vessels “identified as posing a high risk of non-compliance with the landing obligation” and asking him to support the proposed changes that will enhance regulation of large fishing vessels who are currently managing to evade scrutiny and oversight.
- Uplift members emailed the Taoiseach, the Tánaiste & the Minister of Agriculture, Food and the Marine asking them to make sure employers in the meat industry are held to account & are pressured to improve the working conditions & health and safety of people who work for them.
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Society of the Irish Motor Industry
Budgetary matters
- Key issues for SIMI in Budget 2021 include taxation policy in relation to motor vehicles, particularly VRT, Road Tax and BIK. In this context SIMI would like to see a reduction in VRT with a particular focus on lower emitting cars and the extension of reliefs and grants for Electric Vehicles and PHEVs.
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Veterinary Ireland
· 3 returns
Agriculture
- Communications with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on the welfare of animals.
- Communications with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine on the welfare of animals (Fur Farming)
- Correspondence with Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, to arrange a meeting with the Minister to discuss matters relating to the veterinary profession, including animal health and animal welfare.
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Ornua Co-operative Limited
Agriculture
- Business introductionary briefing with Minister McConalogue
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Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development and Industry
- Meeting with Minister Charlie McConalogue to express concern of the business community in Donegal in terms of the restrictions being implemented in Donegal. This meeting included members of the business community specifically retail and hospitality. Appealing to the minister to give clarity to businesses
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Foróige, National Youth Development Organisation
Children and Youth Affairs
- Pre-Budget campaign to make the case for increased funding for the youth work sector in Budget 2020.
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Veon Limited
· 2 returns
Agriculture
- Raise awareness of the negative effect of recent amendment to the Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2020.
- To identify the severity of the crisis enveloping the forestry sector and the urgent need for a resolution to this.
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Irish Wildbird Conservancy
· 2 returns
Environment
- The implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy and the conservation of marine biodiversity
- Advocating for a forestry model in Ireland that can deliver psoitive outcomes for biodiversity, water quality, climate and communities.
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Licensed Vintners Association
Trade
- Developing a policy to allow Dublin pubs to survive the Covid-19 Crisis
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Sustainable Water Network (SWAN)
Marine
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Environmental Pillar
Agriculture
- Raised awareness of the need to ensure that the Agri-Food Strategy 2030 is sustainable, with specific targets around climate action, biodiversity and environmental protection.
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Brown O'Connor Communications
Taxation
- Remote working issues for cross-border workers
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The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association
· 2 returns
Agriculture
- INHFA President Colm O'Donnell and INHFA delegates had a meeting with Minister Charlie McConalogue and Minister Pippa Hackett to outline the INHFA Budget Submission proposals.
- Minister McConalogue participated in the INHFA AGM held virtually in November 2020 where a number of questions/concerns regarding the future of farming and what his vision is for the future of rural Ireland.
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Inclusion Ireland
Budgetary matters
- Provision of pre-Budget submission document
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Irish fish Producers Organisation Ltd
Marine
- Penalty Points for Fishermen
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Irish Wildlife Trust CLG.
Environment
- Communication regarding High Court ruling on trawling within 6mn of the coast
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Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
· 3 returns
Heritage · Agriculture
- Calling for refusal to issue licenses for hare coursing for 2020/2021 season
- Request for meeting to discuss animal welfare issues and the animal welfare commitments included in the Programme for Government
- Request for Minister for Agriculture to raise the issue of fur farming at AGRI meeting at EU in January 2021
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Irish Congress of Trade Unions
· 2 returns
Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Issue of serious concerns to Congress and their members it being the Forestry licensing crisis which is putting the jobs of members at very significant risk
- EU Canada Trade Agreement
-
Irish Deer Commission
· 2 returns
Heritage
- Deer Management an essential service under Covid-19 restrictions
- Deer Management an essential service under Covid-19 restrictions
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The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society Ltd
· 2 returns
Agriculture
- Level 5 Restrictions and Livestock Marts
- Level 5 Restrictions and Livestock Marts
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Event Industry Ireland
Budgetary matters
- Seeking public monies and changes to existing Covid-19 Government supports
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Trócaire
Foreign Affairs
- Investment in Official Development Assistance
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Vulcan Consulting Limited
Agriculture
- Forestry policy and programmes
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The Irish Farmers' Association - IFA
· 35 returns
Marine · EU Affairs · Agriculture · Environment · Trade · Health · Finance
- Aquaculture - National Marine Planning Framework
- Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) Consultative Committee
- Brexit - Consultative Agriculture Committee of Stakeholders
- Preparing for the End of the Transition Period - Brexit Readiness Action Plan (September 2020)
- TB Forum
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Licensing of Dairy Farms
- Ireland's Forestry Sector - State of Emergency
- Mercosur Trade Deal
- €5bn Brexit Contingency Fund
- COVID-19: €50m Beef Finishers Payment (BFP) Scheme.
- Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme - Sucklers (BEEP-S)
- Sheep Welfare Scheme
- Beef Data Genomics Programme - BDGP
- Agri-Food Strategy 2030
- Beef Taskforce Stakeholder Group
- Development of New Suckler Brand
- Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020
- Areas of Natural Constraint (ANCs)
- Nursing Home Support Scheme - A Fair Deal
- Review of the Agriculture Appeals Act 2001
- Sheep Welfare Scheme Reference Years
- Sheep Meat Exports to Mainland Europe - COVID-19 Border Closures
- Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) 2021 - 2027
- COVID-19 Aquaculture Support Scheme
- Forestry Felling Licenses
- Live Exports
- Poultry Disease Compensation Fund
- Nitrates Regulation
- Tillage Sector Crisis
- Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) Status for 'Irish grass-fed beef'
- Bovine TB Herd History Risk Statement and Report Letters
- COVID-19 - Operation of Marts Under Restrictions
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Taxation Measures to Support Growth & Restructuring
- IFA 2021 Budget Submission - Expenditure Measures to Support Farm Enterprises
- IFA 3-Step Brexit Emergency Plan
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The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) Ltd
· 2 returns
Agriculture
- Farm & Forestry Contractors in Agricultural Policy
- Nitrates Action Programme and Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland
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Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
· 5 returns
Agriculture · EU Affairs
- Meetings of the Beef Taskforce.
- Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine Brexit Stakeholder Meeting.
- Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine CAP Consultative Committee.
- ICMSA Annual General Meeting attended by the Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine, Charlie McConalogue.
- TB Forum meetings.
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Horse Sport Ireland
· 5 returns
Agriculture
- Horse Sport Ireland Budget Submission 2021
- Horse Sport Ireland Budget Submission 2021
- Discussion regarding impact of COVID 19 on the sport horse and equestrian industry
- Virtual meeting with Minister MacConalogue and Minister Hayden to discuss and present Horse Sport Ireland Budget 2021 submission
- Irish Sport Industry and COVID 19 restrictions
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Garda Representative Association
Justice and Equality
- The requirement for a statutory instrument to hold the GRA Annual delegate conference. Wages being paid to trainee gardai while on pkacement at garda stations.
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Cunningham Devlin Communications
Agriculture
- Representations to government concerning a proposed sustainable, low carbon food production project in the midlands which would capture waste heat and sequester CO2.
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Liquid Gas Ireland
Energy and Natural Resources
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Irish Cancer Society
Health
- Advocacy Champions Introductory meetings
-
Irish Environmental Network
Environment
- Raised concerns with regard to Ireland's commitments under the Aarhus Convention and access to justice in connection with forestry licencing appeals procedures.
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Hume Brophy
Agriculture
- Animal Health & Welfare (Amendment) Bill
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Pender & Associates Ltd
· 2 returns
Energy and Natural Resources · Agriculture
- Engagement on Liquid Gas Ireland Vision 2040: A Greener Deal for rural Ireland
- Request to attend a photocall to announce commercial agreement
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KILLYBEGS FISHERMEN'S ORGANISATION LTD
· 4 returns
Marine
- The re-introduction of Penalty Points
- Ensuring Ireland's fishing opportunities are not diminished as a result of Brexit
- The implications of Brexit for the Irish Fishing industry
- The weighing of pelagic fish on the pier by the Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA)
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FleishmanHillard, Ireland
Agriculture
- The provision of the ITBA pre-2021 budget submission
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Hanover Media Strategy Limited
Transport
- Cost of Motor Insurance Policies in Ireland
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Ibec
· 21 returns
Food · Agriculture · Economic Development and Industry · Trade
- Irish whiskey verification and labelling approval
- Food industry priorities
- Consultative committee on Brexit issues pertaining to the agri-food sector
- Provision of state backed Export Credit Insurance
- Food Drink Ireland Budget 2021 Submission
- Food Drink Ireland "Adjusting to Brexit" report
- Brexit, Covid-19 and 2030 strategy
- Forestry licensing
- Economic recovery and future growth of the North-West
- Brexit Adjustment Reserve proposals
- Future EU policy on exports from this State containing Northern Irish input
- Support for spring barley sector
- Business and investment priorities for the North West Region
- Irish meat industry - Brexit preparedness, COVID-19 response and industry development
- Irish meat industry - Brexit preparedness, COVID-19 response and industry development
- Brexit
- EU-US Tariffs on Spirits
- Drinks Ireland's COVID-19 Policy Priorities
- Reopening of the hospitality and tourism sector
- Impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on perishable products, e.g. beer
- Agriculture, food, and the marine priorities - Ibec's "Reboot & Reimagine" and "Ibec Budget 2021" Campaigns
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Migrant Rights Centre Ireland
Agriculture
- Creation of a Joint Sub-Committee to oversee reform of the meat processing sector
-
Irish Exporters Association
Trade
- Workers will need training in the issues arising from Brexit including customs
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Q4PR
Economic Development and Industry
- Discussion of proposals to assist the hospitality industry
-
Technological Universities Association
Education and Training
- Submission on Budget 2021
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Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development and Industry
- Communication with members of Government regarding Budget 2021
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Horse Racing Ireland
Agriculture
- Briefing meeting with new Minister McConalogue
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The Environmental Forum
Marine
- High Court Judicial review on restrictions to trawling within 6nm limit
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American Chamber of Commerce Ireland
Economic Development and Industry
- North West leadership discussion
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Instinctif Partners Public Affairs Ireland
Community
- A letter which provides an introduction to Dogs Trust and details two main policy issues relevant to the Minister - online sale of dogs and greyhound welfare
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Coillte CGA
· 2 returns
Agriculture
- Joint letter from Coillte, Forsa and SIPTU to the Ministers of Agriculture and Forestry seeking additional resourcing for the Forestry Appeals Commission (FAC) so that appeals against felling licences could be held in a timely manner and that the backlog could be cleared.
- Engagement on Forestry Licencing Crisis, FAC Hearing Delays, Critical Timber Supply Shortage, Road Permit Delays and Legislative Reform
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Macra na Feirme
· 16 returns
EU Affairs · Budgetary matters · Agriculture · Finance · Education and Training
- Ahead of CAP Trilogues
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - Transport
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - Farm Income & Tax
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - Capital Taxes
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - VAT Review
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - Farmer Health, Safety & Wellbeing
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - Sustainability Measures
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - Rural Infrastructure
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - Youth Unemployment & Education
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - Energy Generation
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - Youth Work Funding
- Macra na Feirme 2021 Budget - Health
- Young Farmer priority policies
- Fund for young farmer development supports
- Equality of access to funds for Ag college students
- Farmer CPD in Agriculture
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Irish Bioenergy Association
Energy and Natural Resources
- Irish Bioenergy Association (irBEA) Pre Budget Submission
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Glanbia plc
Agriculture
- Brexit mitigation project - Kilkenny Cheese Limited
-
Neville International
Agriculture
- Supporting the works of Renewable Gas Forum Irish Green Gas Ltd on decarbonising agriculture and agri foods/drinks industries along with manufacturing processing sectors with AD Biomethane being the fundamental enabler. These measures are aligned with European Green Deal Farm to Fork and Industrial Waste Strategies.
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Irish Egg Marketing Ltd
Agriculture
- Irish Egg Marketing Ltd, as part of a poultry industry body met with the Minister for Agriculture by teleconference to present a copy of the The Economic Importance of the Poultry (Meat and Egg) Sector in Ireland.
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INDEPENDENT LICENSED MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION CLG
Agriculture
-
Irish Hotels Federation
Tourism
- Measures and economic supports required to support Ireland's tourism and hospitality sector and mitigate the challenges due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis
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Irish Ferries Limited
Marine
- Maritime Connectivity and Brexit
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Inishowen Development Partnership
Community
- Building Premises for Communities and Meeting re funding for LDCs ( LEADER)