IFA REPORT ON BUDGET 2019
Budget Report 2019 The macroeconomic outlook for 2019 is generally positive, Ireland is expected to achieve GDP growth of 4%, down slightly on previous years. Levels of employment are increasing and Government debt as a % of GDP is falling, it is expected to reach 63.5% in 2019, down from highs of 120% in 2012/20131. […]
BUDGET 2019 IS SOME ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF INCOME DIFFICULTIES IN FARMING, BUT MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE
In what has been a very challenging year for farmers, IFA President Joe Healy said today’s Budget was some acknowledgment of the income difficulties in agriculture, but the upcoming major issues of Brexit and CAP will require much more Government commitment and support for farming.
IFA COMMENT ON FBD
“IFA has welcomed the announcement that FBD is to buy back the €70m convertible bond from Fairfax.
STRONG BUDGET NEEDED TO HELP FARMERS WEATHER THE PERFECT STORM OF IMMEDIATE THREATS & LONG-TERM CHALLENGES
Launching the IFA pre-Budget Submission – Supporting Farmers Through Unprecedented Challenges – in Dublin today (Wed), IFA President Joe Healy said a strong Budget ’19 that supports farmers is imperative given the immediate threats to, & long-term challenges, for the sector.
CHEQUERS OUTCOME SHOWS SOME MOVEMENT BY UK GOVERNMENT BUT ALSO UNACCEPTABLE DOUBLE-THINK
Commenting on the outcome of the Chequers meeting, IFA President Joe Healy said, “While there are some signs of movement by the British government on agriculture and food issues, the UK statement falls far short of the commitments and clarity required by Irish and EU farmers.
National Budget Issues
IFA engages with Government on an ongoing basis to secure funding and taxation support for farming and the agriculture sector .
Brexit and Trade
We work in Europe and at home to ensure Irish agriculture is safeguarded in the EU-UK Brexit negotiations and in ongoing EU trade negotiations.
CAP Reform
IFA engages with all European political institutions & organisations to ensure strong representation of Irish farmers’ interests in the CAP
Budget Reports
IFA provides a summary of the main Budget decisions affecting agriculture and farm families each year, including changes in expenditure taxation and social welfare measures.
Farm Income Review
IFA’s annual Farm Income Review presents economic and statistical analysis on farm incomes for the year in question and over a number of recent years.
Value of Agriculture
IFA compiles and commissions analysis of the value of agriculture to the Irish economy, including information on farm structures, incomes, and value of output and exports.
Recent Submissions
IFA responds develops policy in a range of areas to ensure Irish farmers’ interests are considered in national consultation processes and in the development of Government policy.
