Relevant Matter
Public policy or programme
Public Policy Area
EU Affairs
Period
1 Jan, 2024 to 30 Apr, 2024
Specific Details
IFA Manifesto for European Parliament Elections 2024 - Carbon Removals Framework
Intended results
To highlight that the Framework needs to ensure that the definition for additionality does not create an unfair penalty for farmers who had been innovative and forward-thinking enough to adopt beneficial practices in advance of the Framework being introduced. Acknowledgement of the work already done by farmers to reduce emissions and existing carbon reservoirs is important and should be certified.
To emphasise that the requirements of carbon farming schemes should be closely aligned with the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and should not require farmers to make significant and annual financial investments before any remuneration can be received. As farmers uptake carbon mitigation measures, they should be appropriately compensated for their efforts.
To propose that the definition of additionality must recognise the early efforts of farmers already engaged in carbon removal activities and existing carbon reservoirs on farms.
To propose that It must be designed to benefit farmers rather than agribusinesses, large corporations and/or offset buyers. There must be transparency in relation to the pricing structures and traceability to ensure that farmers are being fairly paid to undertake the measures versus the carbon price paid for the credit generated.
To propose that farmers should be eligible for a carbon payment even if the measure is supported under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), particularly considering the carbon sequestered goes beyond the lifespan of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).programme.
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?
No
Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client?
No
Mass communications
Submission All Senators
Letter All Senators
Submission All TDs
Letter All TDs
Submission All MEPs
Letter All MEPs
Lobbying activity
The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.
Informal communication (6-10)
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)
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)
Malcolm Noonan
Minister of State (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage)