Relevant Matter
Public policy or programme
Public Policy Area
EU Affairs
Period
1 Jan, 2024 to 30 Apr, 2024
Specific Details
EU Enlargement - IFA Manifesto for European Parliament Elections 2024
Intended results
To highlight that there are currently 9 countries looking to join the European Union which, if achieved would have a major impact on the EU food market and agricultural policy, this must be managed carefully.
To highlight that EU enlargement could cause a potential financial impact (over a 7 year period) of €256.8bn and potentially cut farm subsidies by c.20%.
That a full impact assessment (financial, trade etc) of the fitness of the CAP and the broader EU Single Market must be undertaken in advance of future EU accession, with innovative solutions regarding EU budgets and policies implemented in advance, where required.
Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity
Francie Gorman IFA President, Damian McDonald IFA Director General, Tadhg Buckley IFA Director of Policy and Chief Economist, Elaine Farrell IFA Director of Governance & Oireachtas Engagement
Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?)
No
Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign?
Yes
What is the directive you gave to the grassroots campaigners?
To seek support from Government and Candidates for IFA 'Key Asks' in our European Parliament Elections Manifesto 2024.
Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client?
No
Mass communications
Submission All Senators
Submission All TDs
Submission All MEPs
Lobbying activity
The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.
Informal communication (11-20)
Designated public officials lobbied
The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them.
As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.
Darragh O'Brien
Minister (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)
James Browne
Minister of State (Department of Justice)
Joe O'Brien
Minister of State (Department of Social Protection)
Malcolm Noonan
Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)
Michael McGrath
Minister (Department of Finance)
Micheál Martin
Tánaiste and Minister (Department of Foreign Affairs)
Roderic O'Gorman
Minister (Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth)