Micheál Martin’s election as Taoiseach has been marked by congratulations, as well as policy prescriptions from a range of interest groups. The Irish Farmer’s Association (IFA), one of the most significant lobby groups in the country, said in a statement that Mr Martin should concentrate on the budget for the Common Agricultural Policy and Brexit. “We will be seeking an early meeting with the Taoiseach and the Minister for Agriculture to put forward IFA’s policy priorities. The IFA is seeking an increased CAP budget and the maximum permissible level of national co-financing to the European spending pot. “The programme for government contains no specifics on the CAP Budget or the Government contribution to Pillar II funding.

Source: The Irish Times June 27, 2020 15:56 UTC