IFJ debate: McConalogue, Carthy and Creed on TB, Mercosur and burgers
Charlie McConalogue, Matt Carthy and Michael Creed are put through their paces on Mercosur, off-farm income and plant-based burgers in a quick fire round.
Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy; Fine Gael TD and Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed; and Fianna Fáil spokesperson for agriculture Charlie McConalogue TD at the Irish Farmers Journal election debate live from Tullamore Farm, moderated by Irish Farmers Journal editor Justin McCarthy (right). \ Philip Doyle
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Leasing out entitlements, off-farm income, Mercosur and plant-based burgers were all part of the Irish Farmers Journal quick-fire round at the live debate at Tullamore Farm on Monday night.
1. Should off-farm income be taken into account when determining payments under the next CAP?
Matt Carthy: No.
Michael Creed: No.
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Charlie McConalogue: No.
2. Will your party ever support a mandatory reduction in the national livestock herd?
Matt Carthy: No.
Michael Creed: No.
Charlie McConalogue: No.
3. Will you veto the Mercosur trade deal?
Matt Carthy: Yes.
Michael Creed: Yes.
Charlie McConalogue: Yes.
4. Is TB a gravy train for vets?
Matt Carthy: No.
Michael Creed: No.
Charlie McConalogue: No.
5. Should there be compulsory retirement for farmers aged over 75?
Matt Carthy: No.
Michael Creed: No.
Charlie McConalogue: No.
6. Should farmers be allowed to lease out their entitlements long term?
Matt Carthy: No.
Michael Creed: Yes.
Charlie McConalogue: Yes.
7. Would you support a rebate for agri contracts from the agri diesel carbon tax?
Matt Carthy: Yes.
Michael Creed: No.
Charlie McConalogue: Yes.
8. Would you support a carbon tax on food?
Matt Carthy: No.
Michael Creed: No.
Charlie McConalogue: No.
9. Have farmers benefited from the increased number of farming groups?
Matt Carthy: Yes.
Michael Creed: No.
Charlie McConalogue: Yes.
10. Have you ever eaten a plant-based burger?
Matt Carthy: No.
Michael Creed: No.
Charlie McConalogue: No.
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Leasing out entitlements, off-farm income, Mercosur and plant-based burgers were all part of the Irish Farmers Journal quick-fire round at the live debate at Tullamore Farm on Monday night.
1. Should off-farm income be taken into account when determining payments under the next CAP?
Matt Carthy: No.
Michael Creed: No.
Charlie McConalogue: No.
2. Will your party ever support a mandatory reduction in the national livestock herd?
Matt Carthy: No.
Michael Creed: No.
Charlie McConalogue: No.
3. Will you veto the Mercosur trade deal?
Matt Carthy: Yes.
Michael Creed: Yes.
Charlie McConalogue: Yes.
4. Is TB a gravy train for vets?
Matt Carthy: No.
Michael Creed: No.
Charlie McConalogue: No.
5. Should there be compulsory retirement for farmers aged over 75?
Matt Carthy: No.
Michael Creed: No.
Charlie McConalogue: No.
6. Should farmers be allowed to lease out their entitlements long term?
Matt Carthy: No.
Michael Creed: Yes.
Charlie McConalogue: Yes.
7. Would you support a rebate for agri contracts from the agri diesel carbon tax?
Matt Carthy: Yes.
Michael Creed: No.
Charlie McConalogue: Yes.
8. Would you support a carbon tax on food?
Matt Carthy: No.
Michael Creed: No.
Charlie McConalogue: No.
9. Have farmers benefited from the increased number of farming groups?
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